Amid war, bitter exchanges continue to spoil Tbilisi-Kyiv relations What started out as Ukraine’s dissatisfaction with Georgia’s cautious stance on sanctions has grown into a major controversy filled with mutual accusations, insults, and conspiracy theories. Nini Gabritchidze May 4, 2022
Uzbekistan denies Russian claim it violated Afghanistan’s airspace Tashkent has also announced it will not return Afghan aircraft flown by pilots fleeing the Taliban last summer. Joanna Lillis May 2, 2022
Armenian labor migrants reassess work in collapsing Russian economy Remittances from migrants in Russia amount to about 5 percent of Armenia’s GDP. Sanctions are putting that at risk. Ani Mejlumyan Apr 29, 2022
Kazakhstan pushes back at threats of prominent Russian propagandist Tigran Keosayan warned Kazakhstan might meet Ukraine's fate for cancelling Victory Day parades. Almaz Kumenov Apr 28, 2022
Georgians come to the aid of Ukrainian refugees While the government is helping many arrivals from Ukraine, much of the help in finding housing and jobs comes from ordinary Georgians. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 27, 2022
Perspectives | ISKP’s Uzbekistan-directed attack bolsters rhetoric with deeds The militant group may be plotting to undermine faith in the Taliban's ability to secure the country's borders. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Apr 25, 2022
Perspectives | Beyond Minsk? The remaking of the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process The 2020 war, and now Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have significantly shifted the landscape for the negotiations. Laurence Broers Apr 20, 2022
Uzbekistan pours scorn on claims of ISKP attack The militant movement claims to have fired rockets from Afghanistan at a military unit near Termez. Apr 19, 2022
Officials in Karabakh break with Armenia over negotiations As the Armenian government moves toward significant concessions, some in Karabakh are exploring a radical solution: joining Russia. Ani Mejlumyan Apr 15, 2022
Perspectives | Turkey and Central Asia: Ukraine war will strengthen ties Arms sales and Erdogan’s tough-guy appeal have been part of the mix. Bruce Pannier Apr 15, 2022
Kazakhstan bolsters defenses amid Russian invasion of Ukraine In its current state, Kazakhstan’s army is in little condition to discourage saber-rattling from the north. Almaz Kumenov Apr 14, 2022
Uzbekistan hails Taliban ban on poppy cultivation in Afghanistan Uzbekistan is eager for a success story on its southern border that could facilitate new trade routes. Joanna Lillis Apr 11, 2022
Kazakhstan: Survey finds solid support for Russia, but mostly among Russian speakers Evidence suggests that local media struggle to compete with the appeal of aggressive Russian news coverage. Almaz Kumenov Apr 8, 2022
Perspectives | “The most bitter cigarette.” How Europe’s gas dependence is a hazard for democracy The experience of the Southern Gas Corridor from Azerbaijan illustrates the risks as Europe tries to find alternatives to Russian energy. Mike Runey Apr 8, 2022
Russians flock to Central Asia to open sanctions-busting bank accounts Some 10,000 Russian citizens have received personal identification numbers in Kazakhstan since Russia invaded Ukraine. Joanna Lillis Apr 8, 2022