COP29: Baku climate conference experiences some turbulence The host has some inhospitable remarks for France. Nov 14, 2024
War for citizenship: Why Uzbeks fight for Russia The Uzbek government actively discouraging citizens from becoming mercenaries. Dmitri Belyayev Nov 14, 2024
Georgia: Caucasus glacier on the “endangered” list Scientists hope ancient ice holds clues about the future of the region’s climate. Brawley Benson Nov 13, 2024
Trump may toss a few foreign policy curveballs in the Caucasus Authoritarian-minded leaders may not enjoy the smooth sailing they were expecting. Nov 13, 2024
Podcast: COP29 and the implications for Central Asia How new scientific insights can influence climate action. Nov 12, 2024
Kazakhstan: Seals are dying en masse in the Caspian Sea It could take months to determine the cause. Almaz Kumenov Nov 12, 2024
UN climate conference opens in Azerbaijan with call for substantive climate-finance action UN climate chief tells participants; “let’s make this real.” Nov 11, 2024
Perspectives: Time running out for EU to fight for Georgian democratization Brussels can organize an independent investigation of electoral irregularities. Lika Kobeshavidze Nov 8, 2024
Armenia: Government efforts to enhance surveillance infrastructure fuels privacy concerns Officials pause process, allowing for more input. Ani Avetisyan Nov 8, 2024
Georgian Orthodox Church stakes out neutral stance on parliamentary election dispute But the Patriarchate provides hints about its political preferences. Brawley Benson Nov 7, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s garbage into profits Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly. Erlan Mashanlo Nov 7, 2024
Armenian NGOs accuse Azerbaijan of pushing “greenwashing” agenda at COP29 Few participants are likely to heed call to speak out about shortcomings. Nov 6, 2024
Georgia: Widespread violations of voter secrecy documented, legal battle looms Election dispute continues in Georgia as critics connect literal dots in the voting process. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 6, 2024
Four Central Asian entities added to US sanctions list Procuring machine tools in Europe and funneling them to Russia. Almaz Kumenov Nov 5, 2024
Perspectives: Mapping Georgian Dream’s path to ‘victory’ Why Georgian Dream’s victory is a turning point. Stephen F. Jones Nov 4, 2024
Azerbaijan: Aliyev rooting for Trump win Baku’s support remains strong, despite Trump attempt to cultivate Armenian-American voters. Nov 4, 2024
European Commission highlights Georgia’s “Backsliding” Georgian Dream government responsible for halting EU accession hopes. Irakli Machaidze Nov 1, 2024
Georgia: President provokes Armenian ire with perceived ‘xenophobic’ comments Controversy underscores sensitivities surrounding ethnic identity in local politics. Ani Avetisyan Oct 31, 2024
Azerbaijan: Aliyev all in behind Georgian Dream election ‘victory’ Baku provides strong backing for incumbents in disputed Georgian elections. Oct 30, 2024
Russia perceived to have world’s “strongest military” – US News rankings Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan both in the Top 25. Oct 30, 2024
A prolonged political standoff developing in Georgia following disputed election “Election forensics … consistent with poorly conducted” voting process – pollster Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 29, 2024
Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip Kazakh farmers being undercut by Russia. Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2024
Georgia: Protesters gather in Tbilisi to challenge “stolen” parliamentary vote President says accepting official results “is tantamount” to accepting a “Russian takeover.” Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 28, 2024
