New York’s post-Soviet gay community discusses imported homophobia Homophobia often follows gay and transgender immigrants from the former Soviet Union to Brooklyn. Sharon Lurye Dec 26, 2018
Pashinyan-Lukashenko spat intensifies, threatening CSTO schism The dispute between Armenia and Belarus – along with its other post-Soviet allies – risks leaving Yerevan geopolitically exposed. Joshua Kucera Nov 21, 2018
Turkmenistan threatens Belarusian company with international arbitration A Belarusian-built potash plant is producing way less than it should. Nov 6, 2018
After Bolton takes aim at Russia and Iran, is Armenia the collateral damage? The senior American official made a number of controversial statements in Yerevan that vexed both his hosts and the Kremlin. Joshua Kucera Oct 30, 2018
Francophile leaders dance in Armenia Some questioned Armenia's status as a Francophone country, but Armenians emphasized their historic connection to the French-speaking world. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 12, 2018
Belarus: Eco-protestors target proposed shipping route through Ukraine and Poland The EU and multilateral lenders are studying the project. Tom Allan Sep 5, 2018
Armenian police arrest Turkish-American lobbyist The lobbyist had arranged controversial junkets for members of Congress to Azerbaijan; it's unclear why he was hiding in Armenia. Grigor Atanesian Aug 31, 2018
American congressman visits Azerbaijan; was energy security or collusion on the agenda? One of the U.S.'s most notorious lawmakers got tongues wagging on his trip to the Caucasus. Joshua Kucera Aug 13, 2018
New York theater fills Russian community’s hunger for drama The Russian-language theater was packed during a recent performance. Sharon Lurye Jul 10, 2018
Russian-speaking LGBT activists paint a rainbow in New York Hostility follows many Russian-speaking LGBT asylum seekers to New York. Isobel Cockerell, Madis Kabash Jun 8, 2018
Perspectives | Russian expert says arms control deserves greater attention The current situation bears resemblance to the 1950s, when both the U.S. and the USSR were engaged in an arms race with few ways to prevent misunderstandings. William Persing May 25, 2018
Uzbekistan aglow after president’s successful US visit But Tashkent will have to do its own legwork in new strategic partnership. Chris Rickleton May 18, 2018
Azerbaijan reaches deal with Belarus over missile purchases - report The deal had, according to earlier reports, been blocked by Armenia. Joshua Kucera Apr 18, 2018
Perspectives | Washington joins Azerbaijan to undercut a transparency initiative Resource-rich countries still call the shots. Rebeka Foley Apr 10, 2018
Washington experts take rare look at Armenia The conclusion: Washington has increasingly shrinking leverage in the region. Grigor Atanesian Apr 3, 2018