China gets Central Asia’s votes, Russia gets its silence Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan opposed discussion of Xinjiang at the UN Human Rights Council. Artyem Sochnev Oct 14, 2022
China warns against meddling in Kazakhstan ahead of Putin meeting It sounded like Xi Jinping was warning Putin against any adventures in Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Sep 14, 2022
Georgia: The bishop, the art school and the conflict zone With an art school and international animation festival, a Georgian Orthodox bishop is trying to revive a village on the de facto border with South Ossetia. Clément Girardot Sep 6, 2021
Kazakhstan wheat redirected away from Afghanistan Iran and Georgia considered as alternatives. Almaz Kumenov Aug 26, 2021
Kazakhstan draws on current crises in designing national security strategy The documents focuses on viruses, droughts, water shortages and food deficits as potential crisis flashpoints. Almaz Kumenov Jun 23, 2021
War in the Caucasus hits close to home for Turkey’s Armenians Some are speaking out against the conflict despite fears the government’s strong support for Azerbaijan could fuel nationalist reprisals. Ayla Jean Yackley Oct 21, 2020
Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict poses threat to regional energy corridor While it would be wrong to start pointing fingers and formulating conspiracy theories, clearly the risks are many and real. David O'Byrne Oct 9, 2020
Kazakhstan resorts to snap military draft as coronavirus spreads Supporters of the move think it will provide a useful outlet for the momentarily unemployed. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2020
