Azerbaijan-Iran normalization on the horizon The two countries, whose relations have long been strained, are now working together on a transit corridor and discussing normalizing their relations. Heydar Isayev Oct 10, 2023
Azerbaijan, Turkey start construction of Nakhchivan gas pipeline The long-planned pipeline will be able to supply Azerbaijani gas via Turkey to Nakhchivan, ending the exclave's dependence on Iran. David O'Byrne Oct 6, 2023
Turkmenistan: What Serdar does in the shadows Russian diplomacy and Turkmenistan's evolving foreign relations amidst president Berdymukhamedov’s growing influence. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 27, 2023
Georgia: Chronicle of coup foretold National security services claim a coup is being plotted against the Georgian government from Ukraine. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 18, 2023
Interest surges in Turkmen gas Ashgabat's announcement that it is open to developing a Trans-Caspian gas pipeline has sparked strong interest from potential importers. David O'Byrne Sep 18, 2023
Perspectives: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan building up for another potential round of fighting An unusual constellation of outside players taking shape. Svenja Petersen Aug 28, 2023
Canada deepens engagement with Armenia as it ponders lifting embargo on Turkey Ottawa strives to maintain a delicate diplomatic balance. Fin DePencier Aug 24, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: President pushes back on US accusations of sanctions-busting behavior Amid denials there is a hint of Kyrgyz willingness to step up export controls. Justin Burke Aug 16, 2023
Perspectives: “We have common traumas, but no common memory” Decolonization activism is on the rise in what Russia considers its traditional backyard Barbara von Ow-Freytag Aug 16, 2023
Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe. David O'Byrne Aug 15, 2023
Turkmenistan: Net loss Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 1, 2023
Officials, experts seek to calm Georgians' Black Sea safety fears Environmental authorities have intensified water monitoring amid concerns about the wider effects of the Kakhovka dam collapse. Nini Gabritchidze Jul 17, 2023
Russia: Video undermines Putin's authority Wagner group chief channeling spirit of Pugachev, starting a rebellion in the regions. Jun 24, 2023
Turkmenistan-Iran-Azerbaijan gas swaps surge Iran is increasing pipeline capacity to boost swaps further as Azerbaijan warns it won't help fund any pipelines to transit Turkmen gas to Europe. David O'Byrne Jun 20, 2023
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