Georgians grudgingly accept growing Russian presence Georgians and Russians have not had such close contact, and on such a scale, since the breakup of Soviet Union. Now they are figuring each other out again. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 1, 2022
More NATO aid for Georgia, but no progress on membership At the alliance’s summit in Madrid enlargement was a top agenda item, but Georgia’s accession prospects remain unclear. Nini Gabritchidze Jul 1, 2022
Tajikistan: As dust settles on Pamir conflict, Chinese roadworks begin A better-connected GBAO would benefit Dushanbe and Beijing, but could change the face of a unique region. Jun 29, 2022
What was Putin doing in Tajikistan? The visit came shortly after the top U.S. general in the region dropped by. Jun 29, 2022
U.S. slaps secondary sanctions on Uzbekistan firm It is the first time Washington has punished a Central Asian company for colluding to dodge Russia sanctions. Joanna Lillis Jun 29, 2022
Kazakh-language film content makes progress against Russian headwinds One explanation for the continued dominance of Russian lies in Kazakhstan’s rural-urban divide. Almaz Kumenov Jun 23, 2022
Kazakhstan-Russia frictions over Ukraine war go public Shortly after Tokayev publicly dismissed Putin’s claims on Ukraine, Russian attack dogs again challenged Kazakh sovereignty. Joanna Lillis Jun 20, 2022
Turkmenistan: Masks off Uniting in paranoia with Russia, warming to Iran, and opening for business. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 14, 2022
Tajikistan ends cold war with Iran as it seeks new trade, security partners Dushanbe regularly used to accuse Tehran of supporting militant activity, but no longer. Jun 3, 2022
Armenia limits bioweapons cooperation with U.S. amid Russian pressure Russia had again been complaining about U.S.-funded labs in Armenia. Now Yerevan is cutting off some biosecurity cooperation with the Americans. Ani Mejlumyan Jun 3, 2022
Tajikistan: Respected activist faces prison over alleged plotting with U.S. government When Tajik activists get into trouble, their Western partners “stand by mutely.” Jun 3, 2022
Perspectives | Islamic State uses Tajikistan’s dictator in recruitment drive Tajik militants fighting with Islamic State in Afghanistan are spotlighting the brutal, 30-year reign of Emomali Rahmon to attract new followers. Lucas Webber Jun 2, 2022
As Kyrgyzstan officials convey mixed messages on food security, farmers struggle on Bad weather and a Russian export ban have set Kyrgyzstan up for another lean year. Bakyt Ibraimov May 26, 2022
EU emerges as major player in Armenia-Azerbaijan negotiations The last two meetings between the two countries’ leaders have been in Brussels. Moscow has noticed. Heydar Isayev, Joshua Kucera, Ani Mejlumyan May 25, 2022
Explainer | Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored. Bruce Pannier May 23, 2022