Protests widen in Georgia Tug-of-war for the nation’s future grows in the wake of called-off EU integration bid. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 2, 2024
Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan. Nov 30, 2024
Uzbekistan: Purge underway inside power ministries Apparent infighting prompts president to make changes. Nov 27, 2024
Perspectives: Azerbaijan is serious about going green Baku sees renewables as the key to a stable future. Yunis Gurbanov Nov 27, 2024
Single time zone in Kazakhstan messing with citizens’ circadian rhythms Business owners contend fewer people are going out, spending money. Almaz Kumenov Nov 26, 2024
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition. Nov 25, 2024
Armenia: Pashinyan’s cabinet reshuffle promoting gender equity A third of cabinet posts now held by women. Ani Avetisyan Nov 25, 2024
Abkhazia: Lots of drama unlikely to produce change Bet on the Kremlin to get what it wants in the end. Irakli Machaidze Nov 22, 2024
COP29 sounding a discouraging note One participant describes the conference as “Groundhog Day.” Brawley Benson Nov 22, 2024
Georgia: Opposition still fighting election results as incumbent Georgian Dream party moves on President appealing to Constitutional Court over voting irregularities. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 21, 2024
Azerbaijan: State media fights back against COP29 critics Baku heaps vitriol on New Jersey congressman. Nov 21, 2024
COP29: Caspian and Central Asian states make progress in promoting “green” trade plan The sidelines are where the action is. Brawley Benson Nov 20, 2024
Turkmenistan tightening exit rules for citizens seeking to travel to Uzbekistan Quick shopping trips supposedly cause Ashgabat “shame.” Nov 20, 2024
Freedom House report: Azerbaijan engaged in “ethnic cleansing” of Karabakh Armenians The findings “constitute war crimes.” Ani Avetisyan Nov 19, 2024
Kazakhstan: Officials resorting to press gangs to curb draft evasion Widespread practice of hazing linked to draft difficulties. Almaz Kumenov Nov 19, 2024
Stances of both sides hardening as confrontation plays out in Abkhazia Dissatisfaction with Russian investment deal underpins standoff. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 18, 2024
Major government shake-up in Armenia Resignations impact law enforcement, judiciary, signal a new reform push. Ani Avetisyan Nov 18, 2024
Caucasus glaciers could start disappearing by 2050 An interview with Monash and Ilia State Universities climate scientist Levan Tielidze, an expert on glacier melting. Brawley Benson Nov 15, 2024
COP29: Circus-like atmosphere prevails in Baku Governments fiddling over financing while planet burns, activists complain. Nov 15, 2024
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
