Uzbekistan launching effort to ban electronic cigarettes Kyrgyz ban on e-cigarettes set to go into effect in July. Jan 13, 2025
A tale of two Tajikistans: the macro and micro realities Economic statistics do not accurately reflect on-the-ground reality for a large number of Tajiks. Jan 9, 2025
Central Asian states contending with HMPV cases The virus spreads beyond China’s borders. Jan 8, 2025
Georgia’s two parallel realities No way of telling how the standoff ends. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 8, 2025
Georgia: Zourabichvili strives to remain relevant for protest movement Georgian Dream counting on Trump to break current dynamic in Tbilisi. Brawley Benson Jan 7, 2025
Uzbekistan has highest number of deportees from US among Eurasian states in 2024 US immigration officials report sharp increase in deportations. Jan 6, 2025
Georgia protests: The view from Adjara Dissatisfaction is widespread, but many are cautious about expressing displeasure publicly. Katharine Khamhaengwong Jan 6, 2025
Georgia: Government struggling to keep lid on business community discontent US places Ivanishvili on sanctions list. Brawley Benson Dec 27, 2024
Kazakhstan to enhance cooperation with Russia on managing NGO activity Activists worry about tightening of regulations. Almaz Kumenov Dec 20, 2024
Azerbaijan: Prosecution of independent journalists underscores souring US-Azerbaijani relations Aliyev accuses US of using media to smear Baku. Dec 19, 2024
Georgia: A crisis before Christmas Ruling party in denial, attempting to conjure festive mood amid ongoing protests. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 19, 2024
Uzbekistan: Property rights regularly violated for personal gain – report Courts do not enforce laws. Dec 16, 2024
Georgia: Presidential vote seems set to widen political divide Incumbent challenges Georgian Dream saying: “Let’s see who will go.” Irakli Machaidze Dec 13, 2024
Georgia: Government set to pass laws bolstering police state Efforts to contain opposition protests shifting from street to legislature. Irakli Machaidze Dec 11, 2024
Azerbaijan: Authorities target Meydan TV in latest chapter of crackdown Seven independent journalists and one politician receive four months of pre-trial detention. Dec 10, 2024
Armenia evacuates embassy in Syria, promises to help its citizens and ethnic Armenians Rapid downfall of Assad regime leaves Yerevan struggling to find solutions. Ani Avetisyan Dec 10, 2024
Analysis: Georgians are growing more skeptical of NGO activity Wariness among younger Georgians sharply increases, survey data shows. Roxana Wang Dec 10, 2024
News analysis: Georgia – the birth of dictatorship? On the road from an aspiring democracy to an aspiring autocracy. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 9, 2024
Survey: Young students in the Caucasus and Central Asia have low problem-solving skills Study highlights an alarming educational trend Dec 9, 2024
Nobel laureate on Kazakhstan’s net-zero goal: We need a “me first” campaign Raekwon Chung discusses eco-movements in Kazakhstan and the importance of bottom-up action. Ekaterina Venkina Dec 6, 2024
Georgia: Government using “excessive force” against protesters EU and US ready to impose strong penalties against ruling officials. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 5, 2024
Azerbaijan: Crackdown on dissent continuing after COP29 A prominent rights defender is arrested shortly before he was to travel to the United States. Dec 4, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: MPs seem willing to give police a free hand Critics say the bill marks a step towards a police state. Dec 3, 2024
Armenia to reduce housing aid for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees Government wants to promote integration, but may end up stoking emigration. Ani Avetisyan Dec 2, 2024
