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The Circassian Genocide Memorial in Anaklia, Georgia (photo copyright: Sarah Slye)

Perspectives: Commemorating the Circassian Genocide in Georgia

There is a monument on Georgia's Black Sea coast honoring the indigenous Caucasians who were displaced or lost their lives at the hands of the Russian Empire in the 19th century.
Sarah Slye Jun 9, 2023
Russian leader Vladimir Putin. (Photo: kremlin.ru)

Central Asia: SCO summit going virtual

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 7, 2023
Safarli's family staged a protest outside the Iranian embassy in Baku on March 17 (Meydan TV screengrab)

Azerbaijani student charged with espionage in Iran

The Azerbaijani government has once again urged its citizens not to travel to Iran and is trying to secure contact with the student.
Heydar Isayev Jun 7, 2023
Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov. (Photo: Supreme Court press service)

Uzbekistan: Leading Karakalpak activist loses appeal

Local media and the diplomatic community took little to no interest in the case.
Jun 6, 2023
Obali lives in Chicago and was reportedly attacked in Santa Clara, California (Gunaz.tv)

Dissident Iranian-Azerbaijani TV chief speaks out after beating in U.S.

Ahmad Obali, a prominent proponent of Azerbaijani nationalism in Iran and virulent critic of the Islamic Republic, refused to speak about who might have attacked him.
Heydar Isayev Jun 6, 2023
Turkmen National Leader (not president) Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov meeting in Tehran with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. (Photo: Turkmenistan government website)

Turkmenistan: Plugging the leaks

Ashgabat wants Americans to fix the leaks, Iranians to buy fuel, and China to pay for pipelines. This and more in the latest edition of the Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 6, 2023
You're in the army now: Tajik soldiers on parade. (Photo: Tajik presidential press service)

EurasiaChat: Tajikistan's press-gang style

Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains.
EurasiaChat, Peter Leonard, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jun 5, 2023
Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov addressing the court at an appeal hearing. (Photo: Supreme Court press service)

Uzbekistan: Appeal case of Karakalpakstan protesters nears verdict

Supporters of the most high-profile defendant, Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, say the appeal was rushed and marred by violations.
Jun 4, 2023
A presentation during a Kyrgyz delegation’s visit to China in May. (Photo: gov.kg)

Central Asia: China keeping rail deals on track

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 1, 2023
Russia is exploring desperate ranks to replenish its armed forces. (Photo: State Duma website)

Tajikistan: Dual citizenship-holders fear Russian army call-up

Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment.
Jun 1, 2023
Opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba (R) railed against the "anti-national" de facto government (Facebook; Adgur Ardzinba)

Abkhazia faces protests as discontent mounts

The de facto authorities fortified government buildings in an apparent attempt to prevent a revolution like the ones that overthrew previous governments in 2020 and 2014.
May 31, 2023
A ceremony in honor of the heads of state participating in the China-Central Asia summit. (Photo: akorda.kz)

Central Asia: Summiteers seal many deals, reveal scant details

An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 25, 2023
Russia had banned direct flights with Georgia since 2019 (Giorgi Lomsadze)

Despite popular outrage, eased travel with Russia is a boon for some Georgians

Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.
Giorgi Lomsadze May 24, 2023
Protests were held in Tbilisi against the resumption of flights with Russia on May 19 (Nini Gabritchidze)

Wedding visit by Lavrov's daughter riles Georgians

News of Yekaterina Vinokurova's arrival broke as the country was already experiencing turmoil over the re-establishment of direct flights with Russia.
Nini Gabritchidze May 22, 2023
Wowing the presidents in Xian: Chinese hosts pulled out the stops with their opening show for the inaugural Central Asia-China heads of state summit. (Photo: Kazakhstan presidential administration)

EurasiaChat: China, Islam... and love in Philadelphia

Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality.
EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard May 22, 2023

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