In addition to the risk of the Ukraine War spreading to Georgian territory, the planned Russian naval base in Abkhazia could threaten Georgia's status as a global east-west connectivity hub.
Ankara is positioning itself as a conduit for Turkmen dealings with the world. But Ashgabat has its own ideas on this front. This and more in this week’s Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Turkmen officials deny women's rights are trampled, but evidence suggests otherwise. Iran is making overtures. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.