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
Tajikistan: Prosecutors seek life sentence for ISIS attack ringleader Another 14 people in the dock face jail sentences of one to 18 years. Nov 20, 2018
Tajikistan: Internet censorship surges amid unrest and tax-break reports One newspaper annoyed the authorities with its report on how the ruling family has allegedly exploited tax breaks. Nov 10, 2018
Tajikistan: Rally in Pamirs ups the ante in confrontation with government The authorities do not tolerate public shows of discontent, making this a notable event. Nov 6, 2018
Tajikistan: Shots fired in Khorog, rallies planned Pamiri leaders have travelled outside their region for the first time in five years, possibly for talks. Nov 5, 2018
Tajikistan: Government talks tough on Pamirs, escalating tensions Authorities have named the five figures they say run the underworld in GBAO. Oct 22, 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
Tajikistan: Pamir gun amnesty masks underlying unease At least 100 firearms have been handed over by residents after the president railed against lawlessness in the region Oct 9, 2018
Tajikistan: What is going on in the Pamirs? The region has a storied past of resistance to Dushanbe, most recently during bloody clashes in 2012. Sep 20, 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
Tajikistan fights Islamic State, Interior Minister stages play His play tells the story of young man who goes to Syria to join Islamic State. Aug 9, 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
Tajikistan: A mystery Islamic State conversion for a hopeless young man The government is trying to blame the exiled opposition for a deadly car attack that killed four foreign cyclists this week. Jul 31, 2018