Politics

US strategy in the South Caucasus: achievements during Biden's presidency? A view from Baku

Azerbaijan

August 02, 2024

Azerbaijani political analyst Farhad Mammadov argues that the US's focus on Armenia has led to strained relations with Azerbaijan, the sole access point to Central Asia, and with Georgia, the only route from the region to the Black Sea

Have the Abkhaz opposition and the Russian embassy reconciled?

Abkhazia

August 02, 2024

The opposition was offended by the ambassador after he failed to invite them to the ceremonial reception and labeled them as "marginal."

U.S. Ambassador on suspension of financial aid to the Georgian government

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

August 02, 2024

"We continue to support students, teachers, farmers, small business owners, civic activists and civil society organizations".

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from July 29-August 2, 2024

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 02, 2024

Daily roundup of local media from three South Caucasus countries, opinions, photo, video

OSCE Mission won't give interim assessment of Azerbaijan elections

Azerbaijan

August 01, 2024

The mission led by Ditmir Bushati will assess the elections for compliance with OSCE commitments, other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, as well as national legislation

"Russian border guards leaving the airport strengthens Armenia's sovereignty" - Opinion

Armenia

August 01, 2024

James O’Brien announced that several thousand Russian military personnel are leaving Armenia

Belgian company to build Anaklia port’s maritime infrastructure

Georgia

August 01, 2024

The first ships are expected to dock at the Anaklia deep-water port in 2029

Abkhazia’s trade representative in Russia fired after announcing presidential run

Abkhazia

August 01, 2024

according to insider rumors, the real reason was not his political ambitions but his negative stance on the apartment bill.

Russia may launch a new massive missile strike on Ukraine in the near future

War in Ukraine

August 01, 2024

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing for another massive barrage, according to the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy

"The U.S. has no strong leverage over Baku, but It has a plan": An opinion from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

July 31, 2024

According to political scientist Gurgen Simonyan, the U.S. approach is to "help Armenia get back on its feet, build a new-quality army, strengthen its defense capabilities, and ensure economic growth"

United States will suspend $95 million in aid to the Georgian government

Georgia

July 31, 2024

Blinken also mentioned that the United States will continue to support programs and activities that benefit the Georgian people by strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and economic development.

US Congress members call for financial sanctions against Ivanishvili

Georgia-USA

July 31, 2024

The letter calls for financial measures targeting the "key nods of corruption and malign influence" — Bidzina Ivanishvili and his inner circle

Union activists on trial in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

July 31, 2024

Judicial proceedings have begun in the cases of trade union activists Afiyaddin Mamedov and Makhyaddin Orujov, who are respectively accused of hooliganism and drug trafficking

Lost votes: What prevents Georgian emigrants from participating in parliamentary elections

Elections in Georgia 2024

July 31, 2024

According to UN data, up to 852,000 people emigrated from Georgia in 2019, and the number of emigrants has been increasing every year since 2020

International court rejects lawsuit against Georgian government over Anaklia port

Georgia

July 31, 2024

The Georgian government considers the arbitration court's decision not only a legal but also a political victory

Navigating the Middle: Georgia's strategic position in the Middle Corridor among EU and China

Georgia

July 31, 2024

In Georgia, the controversial Anaklia deep-sea port project was finally awarded to a Chinese-led consortium

Construction accelerates at planned Russian Navy Base in disputed Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

July 31, 2024

The rumoured base would be of strategic importance for Russia, experts suggest, as the naval base could provide a safe haven for the Black Sea Fleet, which has been subject to Ukrainian drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Special representatives of Armenia and Turkey met at the border: what was agreed upon

Armenia-Turkey

July 30, 2024

Based on information from the Armenian Foreign Ministry following the meeting, no breakthrough occurred. Here is what is known about the outcome of the negotiations, along with a comment from political analyst Robert Ghevondyan

• 1
• …
• 35
• 36
• 37
• 38
• 39
• …
• 354