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
Could cryptocurrency leave Abkhazia in the dark? The de facto authorities are trying to regulate currency mining so that it doesn’t break the territory’s rickety power system this winter. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 12, 2018
Putin charms Uzbekistan with big deals, huge delegation Some $27 billion worth of commercial deals were signed during his visit to Tashkent. Oct 22, 2018
Events | Moscow not worried about trade disparity with China – Russian scholar A leading Russian expert on China says their unequal relationship is nothing to worry about, for now. Oct 16, 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
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
Anti-Russia sanctions torpedo Kazakhstan’s currency Demand for dollars has been strong over the whole summer. Almaz Kumenov Aug 16, 2018
Taliban holds talks in Uzbekistan Discussions reportedly focused on railroads and power lines. Aug 13, 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
Armenian investigators charge head of Russia-led security bloc with "subverting public order" Armenian officials emphasized the case was only about internal affairs, but the response from Russia was not enthusiastic. Joshua Kucera Jul 30, 2018
Unannounced Russian military exercises in Armenia panic residents The Russian base in Armenia has long been a source of resentment, and the incident comes at a sensitive time for the new Armenian government. Joshua Kucera Jul 18, 2018
Did a Russian spy supply boots and bags to the Georgian army? The defense ministry is facing uncomfortable questions about the rigorousness of their background checks. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 6, 2018
Russia extends blockade on Ukraine goods headed to Central Asia The restrictions have been in place since 2016 and were in response to Kiev's trade dealings with the EU. Jul 2, 2018
Perspectives | Russia’s grassroots environmentalists form civil society’s vanguard Ecological activism bridges cross sections of society that otherwise rarely interact. Barbara von Ow-Freytag Jun 13, 2018