news in the South Caucasus

Opinion from Baku: What could Russia-Iran's closer ties mean for South Caucasus? 

Iran

January 14, 2025

Russia and Iran are set to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. What new developments will follow the signing?

Sex scandal sparks push to ban 'LGBT propaganda' in South Ossetia

LGBT in Caucasus

December 30, 2024

Law enforcement claims to have uncovered a "gay orgy" in the basement of a restaurant in Tskhinval.

Tourism or tanks? Why Russia, Chechnya want a new road to Georgia

Georgia

January 04, 2020

Ramzan Kadyrov’s persistent proposal, Putin’s support and Georgia’s silence