Karabakh authorities demand villagers quickly evacuate ahead of handover to Azerbaijan The order to leave within 20 days was a sharp U-turn from earlier messages saying that there was still a year and a half to find a solution. Ani Mejlumyan Aug 10, 2022
As tourists flow in, anti-Russian sentiment again spikes in Georgia Online battles between patriotic Russians and Georgians have raged, while some opposition figures are calling for a visa regime for Russians. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 9, 2022
Azerbaijani border guards arrested for drug smuggling in Karabakh It was the latest in a string of arrests of people accused of smuggling in the territories Azerbaijan recaptured from Armenia in the 2020 war. Ulkar Natiqqizi Aug 5, 2022
In renewed fighting, Azerbaijan captures additional territory in Karabakh The escalation came as Azerbaijan has been trying to push Armenia to speed up the construction of a new road connecting Armenia to Karabakh. Heydar Isayev, Joshua Kucera, Ani Mejlumyan Aug 4, 2022
Turkmenistan: It’s good to talk Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 2, 2022
Uzbekistan: Authorities close consultation on constitutional reform The feedback process was extended following last month's unrest in Karakalpakstan. Aug 1, 2022
As Georgia imagines its European future, it looks at its past The country’s pro-Europe elite sees a millennia-old history of belonging to Europe. Will it matter for Georgia’s EU aspirations? Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 1, 2022
Handover of Abkhazian dacha spurs worries about Russian control Land ownership is a sensitive issue in Abkhazia. The deal also sparked controversy in Georgia proper, where critics accused the government of closing its eyes to Russian expansion. Jul 29, 2022
Perspectives | The limits of reform in Uzbekistan Corruption by judges handling urban development conflicts highlights Tashkent’s inability to reform by fiat. Margaret Hanson Jul 27, 2022
Birth and marriage rates increase in Nagorno-Karabakh The increases have reversed a demographic decline that the territory has seen since the pandemic and war with Azerbaijan. Lilit Shahverdyan Jul 25, 2022
Uzbekistan: Karimova wins asset seizure reprieve in Switzerland The ruling may give Karimova access to $303 million in frozen funds. Jul 25, 2022
Central Asian alliance drifts for now as leaders lack common vision The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region. Peter Leonard Jul 22, 2022
Central Asia leaders' meeting fizzles as Tajiks, Turkmens refuse to sign treaty The gathering had been intended to create regional solidarity in the face of overbearing pressure from China, Russia. Jul 21, 2022
Amid firings and arrests over Karakalpakstan unrest, Uzbekistan begins PR counteroffensive Tashkent is working to sell its version of the deadly unrest this month to U.S. lawmakers. Jul 11, 2022
Central Asia’s deadly protests have much in common Government explanations are hard to believe, and do not hide the poverty and abuse fueling unrest. Bruce Pannier Jul 11, 2022
