The Aliyev paradox: clamping down to promote a sophisticated image Azerbaijan enlists Russia’s help in muzzling dissenting views. Oct 9, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: President botches attempt to dispel concerns about graft An opaque and massive transfer of wealth appears to be ongoing. Oct 8, 2024
Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process hits a new speed bump Aliyev kvetches about a “policy of hostility.” Ani Avetisyan Oct 7, 2024
Azerbaijan: Ex-MP gets an eight-year sentence for voicing support for former constituents Officials show no tolerance for environmental protests. Oct 4, 2024
Viral video of teacher assault sparks Uzbek-Russian row Tashkent shrugs off Russian criticism, tells Moscow to mind its own business. Oct 4, 2024
Kyrgyzstan to offer “business class” prison cells for convicts Putting a new spin on penitentiary living. Oct 3, 2024
Kazakhstan: Authorities employing various tactics to ensure ‘yes’ vote in nuke referendum Police detain anti-nuclear activists, prevent protests during run-up to the vote. Almaz Kumenov Oct 3, 2024
Environmental challenges posing threats to food security, public health – academic study Better urban planning needed to address pollution concerns. Irakli Machaidze Oct 2, 2024
Georgia prepares for an all-against-one election With battle lines drawn in Georgia’s pivotal parliamentary vote, it is time to meet the challengers. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 2, 2024
Who’s faking who? Armenia asserts Russia was behind coup attempt; Moscow cries “fake” news Armenian officials aren’t releasing details, citing continuing investigation. Ani Avetisyan Oct 1, 2024
Azerbaijan injecting geopolitical element into COP29 climate conference Baku-hosted event seeks to tweak France. Sep 30, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities seek expanded powers to regulate religious affairs Legislative changes would promote separation of church and state, yet enable strict government oversight of spiritual matters. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 27, 2024
Kazakhstan launches program to reintroduce tigers to lost habitat Officials hope to set example for revival of endangered species. Almaz Kumenov Sep 26, 2024
UN rights council takes Tajikistan to task Dushanbe has done nothing to promote healing of wounds left by civil war. Sep 25, 2024
Azerbaijan: New discovery raises odds that Baku can meet 2027 EU gas export target Socar has exclusive purchase rights to vast new reserve. David O'Byrne Sep 25, 2024
Azerbaijan: Victory hasn’t dimmed Aliyev’s ire for peace proponents Opposition to war is akin to treason. Sep 24, 2024
Turkmenistan suffers energy-export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat. David O'Byrne Sep 23, 2024
Georgia denying entry to politically oriented foreign journalists Officials don’t clarify reasons for turning journalists away at border. Sep 23, 2024
Perspectives: ISKP intensifying online propaganda targeting Russia and Central Asia Terrorist group widening inroads among Caucasus extremists. Lucas Webber, Louise Meloy Sep 20, 2024
Order restored to Iranian-Russian relations after geopolitical row The Kremlin bows to Tehran’s wishes. Eldar Mamedov Sep 19, 2024
Armenia breaks up alleged Russian-inspired coup attempt Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process hits another snag. Ani Avetisyan Sep 19, 2024
Georgia: Life imitating literature as youth challenges older generation Tbilisi’s streets are now quiet. But scratch the surface and the protest mood that prevailed in the spring still runs strong among many Georgians. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 18, 2024
Georgian political boss insults large portion of electorate with apology offer Ivanishvili finding new ways to divide Georgians. Brawley Benson Sep 18, 2024
Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction. Sep 17, 2024
