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
Feminist song draws supporters and death threats in Kyrgyzstan Pleas for civility and respect from Zere Asylbek, a songwriter in Bishkek, have been drowned by rage over her clothing. Bermet Talant Sep 18, 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
Perspectives | Kyrgyz pop stars succor Kyrgyzness Kyrgyzstan’s radio waves are a stage for twisting and pulling at the notion of national identity. Colleen Wood Sep 13, 2018
Kyrgyzstan hosts third Nomad Games, and passes the torch Kyrgyzstan is turning over the biennial event to other Turkic countries. Nicholas Muller, Chris Rickleton Sep 7, 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
Kyrgyzstan frets over terror plots Border officials say the build-up of militants in north Afghanistan is a source of concern. Jul 25, 2018