Lavrov promises no “foreign soldiers” in Armenia. He wasn’t talking about Russians The Russian foreign minister made the comments while expressing concerns about U.S.-funded biological laboratories in Armenia. Joshua Kucera Dec 18, 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
Moscow stirs fear of American germs Russian military officials renewed their scare campaign about a U.S. research lab in Georgia, this time bringing Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan into it, as well. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 12, 2018
Turkmenistan calling: Is anybody out there? Anybody? Berdymukhamedov returns from New York to old habits, dressing up in fatigues while breadlines grow. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 9, 2018
Georgia: A solitary peacekeeping mission on the edge of Europe The head of the European Union’s peacekeeping mission in Georgia describes efforts to foster “managed stability” Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 18, 2018
Friends ignore South Ossetia’s big day It was mostly a C-list crowd who showed up for celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of Russia's recognition of the breakaway territory. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 27, 2018
Report: Tajikistan mounts air assault on Afghan territory following border skirmish Strike confirms willingness to engage in cross-border operations to secure southern front. Aug 27, 2018
Tajikistan struck by mortar fire, possibly from Afghanistan Local police say at least two people were killed. Aug 26, 2018
Taliban holds talks in Uzbekistan Discussions reportedly focused on railroads and power lines. Aug 13, 2018
On anniversary of war, Georgians curse Putin The protesters used props and imagery to depict the devastations of the 2008 war and its continued impact on Georgia. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2018
For Armenians, they're not occupied territories – they're the homeland As Armenian settlement in the sensitive territories grows, it becomes more difficult to imagine peace with Azerbaijan. Some say that's the point. Joshua Kucera Aug 6, 2018
Armenian investigators charge head of Russia-led security bloc with "subverting public order" Armenian officials emphasized the case was only about internal affairs, but the response from Russia was not enthusiastic. Joshua Kucera Jul 30, 2018
Unannounced Russian military exercises in Armenia panic residents The Russian base in Armenia has long been a source of resentment, and the incident comes at a sensitive time for the new Armenian government. Joshua Kucera Jul 18, 2018
Did a Russian spy supply boots and bags to the Georgian army? The defense ministry is facing uncomfortable questions about the rigorousness of their background checks. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 6, 2018
Karabakh villagers wary of returning to showcase village on frontline “So what if there's a new school if your life is in danger?” Joshua Kucera Jun 18, 2018