Saving Georgia’s wooden mosques The unique Islamic structures stand on the fringes of Georgian culture. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 15, 2022
“Brotherly” Azerbaijan and Turkey build lucrative Karabakh business ties A new $100 million project run by members of both presidents’ families highlights the tight relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan. Ulkar Natiqqizi Oct 24, 2022
Azerbaijan opens its second international airport in Karabakh The inauguration of a new airport in Zangilan, bordering Armenia, comes as Azerbaijan is pushing ever harder for its “Zangezur corridor.” Heydar Isayev Oct 21, 2022
Turkmenistan: Gas-washing Women pay for the president’s conservative obsessions; Turkmenistan’s paranoia undermines its wish to be a transport hub; and the EU offers the methane polluter a chance to green its image. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 18, 2022
Azerbaijan opens new gas pipeline to Bulgaria The new route could allow more Caspian gas to be exported to Europe, but can Azerbaijan produce enough to make a difference? David O'Byrne Oct 11, 2022
Ukraine war leads to traffic jams in Georgia International transport routes through Ukraine and Russia have been disrupted, and Georgia has become a popular alternative. Nini Gabritchidze Oct 6, 2022
Turkmenistan: The Turkish gambit Exiles mourn Turkish visa regime while Berdymukhamedov Sr. sniffs around Abe's funeral for business. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 4, 2022
Georgian village welcomes reopening of crossing points with South Ossetia South Ossetia has opened up a bit. Residents on the de facto boundary with Georgia hope it lasts. Clément Girardot, Photos by Julien Pebrel Sep 28, 2022
Kazakhstan closes sanctions-dodging loopholes for Russia, Belarus Kazakhstan’s largest bank has also suspended use of a popular Russian payment card. Joanna Lillis Sep 22, 2022
Turkmenistan: Thank you for your service deferral Closing an exit route. Plus: solicitous Russians and electricity exports. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 6, 2022
Armenian border residents wary of opening up to Turkey Some are worried about physical security, others about whether their agricultural produce can compete with Turkish imports. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Aug 18, 2022
Caspian cul-de-sac: How Europe failed to diversify its gas supply An energy watcher recalls how Europe’s fixation with market powers drove it into the arms of a Russian monopolist. David O'Byrne Aug 17, 2022
Uzbekistan confirms plan to sign deal on new railroad from China Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia. Joanna Lillis Aug 3, 2022
Azerbaijan and EU agree to strategic energy partnership The memorandum is a win for Baku while committing it to do little. David O'Byrne Jul 18, 2022
Washington flags Central Asian states over potential sanctions-dodging The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts. Joanna Lillis Jul 12, 2022