geopolitical competition

US Congress backs bill targeting Russian and Chinese influence in Georgia

Georgia-USA

June 09, 2026

The legislation focuses on the activities of Russian and Chinese intelligence services in Georgia.

Russian citizen arrested in Georgia on US sanctions evasion charges

Georgia

June 07, 2026

The US accuses Kurashkevich of facilitating the import of aircraft spare parts into Russia in circumvention of sanctions. Her lawyer said she denies the allegations.

Trump’s ambassador nominee to Azerbaijan: who is Alexander Alden and what could his appointment mean for region?

Azerbaijan-USA

June 05, 2026

During the first Trump administration, Alden oversaw US relations with the European Union and issues related to “countering China’s regional influence.”

New NDAA bill calls for US assessment of Russian and Chinese intelligence networks in Georgia

Georgia-USA

June 05, 2026

The bill also states that human rights concerns are becoming an increasingly important part of the US security cooperation agenda

'Creating a new path' - Marco Rubio on agreements signed in Yerevan

Armenia-USA

May 27, 2026

According to political analyst Narek Minasyan, bilateral relations are shifting towards a new model in which Armenia is viewed not as a recipient or beneficiary country, but as a partner.