Georgia: A solitary peacekeeping mission on the edge of Europe The head of the European Union’s peacekeeping mission in Georgia describes efforts to foster “managed stability” Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 18, 2018
Aliyev’s son starts military service The move comes after the son of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did the same, and drew unfavorable comparisons. Lamiya Adilgizi Sep 17, 2018
Friends ignore South Ossetia’s big day It was mostly a C-list crowd who showed up for celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of Russia's recognition of the breakaway territory. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 27, 2018
Report: Tajikistan mounts air assault on Afghan territory following border skirmish Strike confirms willingness to engage in cross-border operations to secure southern front. Aug 27, 2018
Tajikistan struck by mortar fire, possibly from Afghanistan Local police say at least two people were killed. Aug 26, 2018
Report: Pentagon contracts aided airline with ties to Azerbaijani ruling family “The U.S. military rightfully focused on its urgent operational-logistical needs rather than on democracy.” Joshua Kucera Aug 23, 2018
Taliban holds talks in Uzbekistan Discussions reportedly focused on railroads and power lines. Aug 13, 2018
Tajikistan fights Islamic State, Interior Minister stages play His play tells the story of young man who goes to Syria to join Islamic State. Aug 9, 2018
On anniversary of war, Georgians curse Putin The protesters used props and imagery to depict the devastations of the 2008 war and its continued impact on Georgia. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2018
For Armenians, they're not occupied territories – they're the homeland As Armenian settlement in the sensitive territories grows, it becomes more difficult to imagine peace with Azerbaijan. Some say that's the point. Joshua Kucera Aug 6, 2018
Crackdown widens in Azerbaijan’s second city as police kill assassination suspects Some have accused Baku of using the crackdown to sow fear about Islamist radicalism and to target the political opposition. Bradley Jardine Aug 1, 2018
Tajikistan: A mystery Islamic State conversion for a hopeless young man The government is trying to blame the exiled opposition for a deadly car attack that killed four foreign cyclists this week. Jul 31, 2018
Tajikistan: Four foreign cyclists killed in apparent attack Police say at least four suspects have been killed. Jul 30, 2018
Kyrgyzstan frets over terror plots Border officials say the build-up of militants in north Afghanistan is a source of concern. Jul 25, 2018
Unannounced Russian military exercises in Armenia panic residents The Russian base in Armenia has long been a source of resentment, and the incident comes at a sensitive time for the new Armenian government. Joshua Kucera Jul 18, 2018
Tajikistan and Russia in Pamir military drills first The unusual exercises may be a response to Chinese security interests in the region. Chris Rickleton Jul 17, 2018
Did a Russian spy supply boots and bags to the Georgian army? The defense ministry is facing uncomfortable questions about the rigorousness of their background checks. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 6, 2018
Azerbaijan's military operation in Nakhchivan: less than meets the eye? Armenia has mocked Azerbaijan’s claims of a recent military victory. Joshua Kucera Jun 26, 2018
In the shadow of war: Life in Armenia’s defensive corridor Syunik is Armenia’s first line of defense should all-out war ever resume. Bradley Jardine, Neil Hauer Jun 22, 2018
Georgia’s Pankisi Gorge fights “terrorism” stereotypes There are more similarities than differences between Pankisi and the rest of Georgia. Bradley Jardine, Neil Hauer Jun 19, 2018
Karabakh villagers wary of returning to showcase village on frontline “So what if there's a new school if your life is in danger?” Joshua Kucera Jun 18, 2018
Perspectives | Navigating Xinjiang’s security checkpoints It’s not hard to spot the ethno-racial profiling Chinese authorities use to clamp down on Uighur resistance. Darren Byler Apr 30, 2018
Perspectives | Radicalization among Central Asia’s migrants: Views from the ground A new report is strongest where the witnesses speak from a personal perspective. Peter Leonard Apr 27, 2018
Tajikistan court jails 71-year old over Islamic State links Another six members of the same family were also jailed on related charges. Apr 19, 2018
