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Moscow curries favor, neighbors seek more gas, and Turkmenistan’s colossal methane pollution could power Afghanistan at little cost many times over. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

A leadership election in Georgia's biggest opposition party has shown that informal rule may be a more widespread problem in the country than previously thought.

The authorities have sought to cast the trial as a model of transparency, but doubts linger as to its fairness.

Authorities say that Telegram channels are at the heart of an investigation into extortion, but have offered few details.

The problem is linked to the lack of systemic support for low-income families and the government’s refusal to ease hurdles to registering a non-profit.

This time, the two countries are rowing over the provision of arms and the possible resumption of air travel between Russia and Georgia.

The two countries hope improved ties will massively boost bilateral trade to $2 billion annually.

Already battling double-digit food inflation, a deep freeze threatens to destroy winter crops across Central Asia.

Moscow is driving forward its energy ambitions in Central Asia as it seeks new markets for gas that Europe now shuns.

Almost 17,500 government employees are being laid off.

Three years ago, Moscow's unilateral flight ban was intended to shock Georgia. Now many Georgians dread the resumption of air connections.

This latest winter energy crisis is undermining public confidence in the administration of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Brussels notes some "progress" toward addressing its conditions for membership candidate status. But no one knows how much will be enough.

Statistics show Georgia’s South Caucasus neighbors among its top trading partners. But how diverse is this trade?