Pashinyan grapples with political prisoner controversy The new prime minister came to power promising to release the country's political prisoners, but one such prisoner said he's not following through. Ani Mejlumyan Sep 4, 2018
Georgians propose naming Tbilisi street after John McCain In the eyes of many Georgians, McCain stood for the America of old, the 'tear-down-this-wall' America. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 3, 2018
Armenia’s new government takes aim at vote-buying Efforts to reform the voting system are meeting resistance, though, from the old forces who benefit from the status quo. Bradley Jardine Aug 31, 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
Now Healthcare Is a Weapon in Ukraine’s War Russian-backed separatists are using medical treatment to try to win support for their cause Lily Hyde Aug 22, 2018
Turkish lira casts pall over Caucasus and Central Asia In the Caucasus and Central Asia, the lira’s rot could spread Maximilian Hess Aug 21, 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
Nine Armenian teenagers wounded in anti-LGBT attack The assault highlighted the precarious position of Armenia's LGBT activists, who supported the recent uprising but did so quietly so as to not offend the socially conservative majority. Bradley Jardine Aug 6, 2018
Armenia's uprising spreads to its church Inspired by recent regime change, Armenian church hardliners try to force out their unpopular leader. Grigor Atanesian Jul 20, 2018
On trial in Georgia: the right to compare a person to a reproductive organ Georgia’s most prominent #MeToo case gets litigious. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 11, 2018
Azerbaijan suffers blackout, and political blame game begins “This accident shows that we are not ready for an emergency.” Durna Safarova Jul 5, 2018
Georgian government shells out on ACs to cool public anger Education authorities were shamed into providing air conditioning for university admissions test centers Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 3, 2018
With new railway, Turkey seeks to isolate Armenia and integrate Azerbaijan Kars sees itself as the hub for one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects Bradley Jardine Jun 29, 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