Georgia video | Creeping borders Residents call the moving border a “creeping occupation” because the Russian military has pushed deeper into Georgian territory since the war. Tako Robakidze Aug 8, 2019
South Ossetia: Two big wins in one day The self-declared republic won a soccer championship among fellow unrecognized territories, and the ruling party cemented its hold on power. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 10, 2019
CSTO to remain headless another year – report As Armenia and the other CSTO member states appear increasingly at loggerheads about who should lead the group, Russia has resigned itself to letting no one have the position. Joshua Kucera Feb 22, 2019
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
Turkmenistan threatens Belarusian company with international arbitration A Belarusian-built potash plant is producing way less than it should. Nov 6, 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
Belarus: Eco-protestors target proposed shipping route through Ukraine and Poland The EU and multilateral lenders are studying the project. Tom Allan Sep 5, 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
On tenth anniversary of Russian recognition, South Ossetians unsure what to celebrate The de facto republic is holding a grand event to mark the occasion, but it remains unclear which foreign dignitaries will attend. Irina Kelekhsayeva Aug 24, 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
Georgia, South Ossetia exchange Magnitsky-like lists The lists would sanction individuals whom the respective sides say committed crimes against them. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 29, 2018
Syria formally recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia In retaliation, Georgia cut diplomatic ties with Syria. Giorgi Lomsadze May 29, 2018
Report details increasing trade between Georgia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia Political disputes still continue to hinder efforts to formalize the trade, however, the International Crisis Group found. Joshua Kucera May 24, 2018
Azerbaijan reaches deal with Belarus over missile purchases - report The deal had, according to earlier reports, been blocked by Armenia. Joshua Kucera Apr 18, 2018
Georgia aims at "better future" with breakaway Abkhazia and South Ossetia Under the ambitious plan, Tbilisi would work directly with locals in the breakaway regions. Joshua Kucera Apr 5, 2018