Protests in Georgia call for justice in teen murders The case has sparked accusations that the government has failed to eliminate impunity for officials. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 1, 2018
How Kyrgyzstan’s new president turned on his mentor The former president appears to have misjudged his hand in returning to politics so soon after stepping down. Nurjamal Djanibekova May 31, 2018
Turkmenistan: Cotton bans and whitewashes U.S. proscribes Turkmen cotton, TAPI claims it has funding, and RT arrives Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 29, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Former PM charged with corruption over power plant project Sapar Isakov says he is in shock and that he will fight to prove his innocence. May 29, 2018
A libertarian Georgian “church” aids young draft dodgers Priests are legally allowed to avoid conscription, no matter their church. Bradley Jardine May 29, 2018
Armenian leader Pashinyan’s son volunteers to serve in Karabakh The move received praise from Armenians accustomed to seeing the sons of top officials shirk military service. Bradley Jardine May 29, 2018
Kyrgyzstan OKs extradition of Ablyazov supporter to Kazakhstan Muratbek Tungishbayev has until next week to mount a legal challenge against his extradition. May 25, 2018
Georgian fascists step into the spotlight As Georgia's fascist groups gain prominence, many wonder why the government isn't doing more to fight them. Giorgi Lomsadze May 25, 2018
Is Kazakhstan’s political opposition creeping back? The president’s advanced age instills his detractors with hope a change of leadership is imminent. Joanna Lillis May 24, 2018
Pashinyan: OK, that's enough protesting The new prime minister says that now that Armenians have a government which represents them, they should issue their complaints in writing. Many aren't listening. Joshua Kucera May 24, 2018
Armenia's new leadership shows a common touch Armenians have been charmed by the men-of-the-people style of the new government. Joshua Kucera May 23, 2018
Young activists and regime veterans: Armenia’s new compromise government The post-uprising government, which was sworn in this week, is a delicate balancing act for Armenia's new prime minister. Grigor Atanesian May 23, 2018
Georgian court rules metro workers must strike “outside working hours” Labor advocates called the ruling "absurd" and a dangerous precedent for the country. Bradley Jardine May 23, 2018
Tajikistan: Was Iran protest a fake? A rehearsal for a protest organized a few days earlier raises suspicions the authorities are faking public discontent. May 23, 2018
As ties with Turkey suffer, Israel moves to recognize Armenian genocide Some Armenians have complained that the sensitive issue has become a "political football" in Israel. Joshua Kucera May 21, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Former top Atambayev official faces corruption charges Kubanychbek Kulmatov says the charges are politically motivated. Nurjamal Djanibekova May 21, 2018
Turkey opens criminal probe of Armenian lawmaker for ‘insulting’ speech The MP has been trying to get Turkey to formally recognize the Armenian genocide. Ayla Jean Yackley May 18, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: MPs want to strip former president’s immunity Lawmaker want Almazbek Atambayev to face questioning over a contentious power plant renovation project. Nurjamal Djanibekova May 18, 2018
Armenia's protesters take fight to Yerevan mayor's office The mayor is an ally of the country's recently ousted leader. Joshua Kucera May 16, 2018
Armenia and that post-Soviet trick with prime ministers Sargsyan was just the latest in a string of leaders who tried to hold on to power while changing jobs Giorgi Lomsadze May 11, 2018
Kazakhstan: World War II parade puts local authorities in a bind Authorities are trying to co-opt the Immortal Regiment memorial march. Chris Rickleton May 10, 2018
Kazakhstan: Police crack down on anti-government rallies The demonstrations were organized at the behest of foreign-based opposition figure Mukhtar Ablyazov. May 10, 2018
Pashinyan team hints at release of radical opposition figure Jirayr Sefilian, war-hero-turned-radical-opposition-figure, was a thorn in the side of former leader Serzh Sargsyan. Grigor Atanesian May 10, 2018
Armenia elects protest leader as prime minister The ruling party, however, maintains its majority in parliament and shows no inclination to step aside. Joshua Kucera, Bradley Jardine May 8, 2018
Turkmenistan says one thing, does another One of the few ways to detect trouble is to push past glowing state accounts and count the firings. There are many. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 8, 2018