Real GDP growth rates across Caucasus and Central Asia expected to dip – World Bank Decline will be felt more in Caucasus than in Central Asia. Jan 23, 2025
Trump Administration’s arrival doesn’t mean automatic reset for US-Azerbaijani relations Baku reveals ban on USAID activity in country. Jan 23, 2025
Georgia: Rights group documents Georgian Dream’s authoritarian turn Government relies on police brutality to maintain grip on power. Jan 22, 2025
Water level is rising in Kazakhstan’s portion of Aral Sea Kazakh officials aim to revive fisheries, promote ecotourism. Jan 22, 2025
Both sides in Georgia look to Trump administration for boost Which side will get to Trump first? Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 21, 2025
Trump administration likely to pursue steady US trade course in Central Asia Hopes rise for fast repeal of Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Almaz Kumenov Jan 21, 2025
Russian exiles debate ways to influence events in their homeland There is not much to be done to counter Putin’s iron grip on Russian society. Irakli Machaidze Jan 17, 2025
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev places Zangezur corridor back on peace process agenda Russia shouldn’t get its hopes up about a revival of its peacekeeping role. Jan 17, 2025
Uzbekistan: Natural resources generating the bulk of state revenue Mining and energy companies leading the way for Tashkent. Jan 16, 2025
Businesses in Georgia stage warning strike Concern growing that Georgian Dream’s political course will have bad economic consequences. Brawley Benson Jan 16, 2025
Uzbekistan unveils plan to upgrade Middle Corridor trade Presidential decree calls for streamlined customs procedures. Jan 15, 2025
Georgia roiled by arrest of prominent media executive Police employ violent tactics with impunity while media manager languishes in pre-trial detention. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 15, 2025
Armenia formalizes closer ties with the West It is now the law of the land to seek EU integration. Ani Avetisyan Jan 14, 2025
Uzbekistan launching effort to ban electronic cigarettes Kyrgyz ban on e-cigarettes set to go into effect in July. Jan 13, 2025
Japan joins US and EU in sanctioning Kazakh entity Tokyo striving to raise its profile in Central Asia. Almaz Kumenov Jan 13, 2025
Central Asian leaders look to expand mutual trade Settling borders opens way for “the well-being of nations.” Jan 10, 2025
The Chechen factor complicates efforts to ease Azerbaijani-Russian tension Putin must tread carefully in Chechnya. Jan 10, 2025
A tale of two Tajikistans: the macro and micro realities Economic statistics do not accurately reflect on-the-ground reality for a large number of Tajiks. Jan 9, 2025
Central Asian states contending with HMPV cases The virus spreads beyond China’s borders. Jan 8, 2025
Georgia’s two parallel realities No way of telling how the standoff ends. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 8, 2025
Georgia: Zourabichvili strives to remain relevant for protest movement Georgian Dream counting on Trump to break current dynamic in Tbilisi. Brawley Benson Jan 7, 2025
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway officially launched, but sidetracked at least until summer Project moving forward under yellow signal. Jan 7, 2025
Uzbekistan has highest number of deportees from US among Eurasian states in 2024 US immigration officials report sharp increase in deportations. Jan 6, 2025
Georgia protests: The view from Adjara Dissatisfaction is widespread, but many are cautious about expressing displeasure publicly. Katharine Khamhaengwong Jan 6, 2025
