South Caucasus geopolitics

'Georgia can be a partner of the US — or remain in the shadow of Russia and China': interview with James Carafano

Georgia-USA

June 24, 2026

An in-depth interview with a US foreign policy expert on Georgia-US relations

Opinion: 'Georgian Dream is telling US: We do not want relations with you, we prefer China'

Georgia

June 11, 2026

Historian Teimuraz Papaskiri: 'Closer ties with Russia's strategic ally effectively mean closer ties with Russia itself'

'Russia has lost in Armenia too' – Georgia reacts to Pashinyan's victory

Armenia-Georgia

June 08, 2026

'After Pashinyan's victory, Russia has only one card left in the Caucasus — the Georgian government'

Washington Post: Georgia is moving towards authoritarianism and closer ties with Iran

Georgia-USA

May 27, 2026

‘Why should Trump support an increasingly authoritarian government in Georgia?’

Opinion: 'It is important to Zelensky that Georgia is not isolated'

Georgia-Ukraine

May 05, 2026

Former ambassador David Sikharulidze said worsening Georgia–Ukraine relations would only benefit the Kremlin.

TRIPP: Will a transport link between Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan be realised?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 22, 2026

The project faces significant security and financing risks amid tensions between Iran and the United States

Opinion: 'Control over corridors, not territories, is becoming decisive'

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

April 20, 2026

In the new system, the roles of regional states are shifting: Azerbaijan is emerging as a key hub, Armenia as an adapting actor, while Georgia risks losing its agency.

Opinion: 'Rubio’s call to Tbilisi signals trouble in the region'

Georgia-USA

March 31, 2026

Lasha Tugushi, head of the Liberal Academy, commented on the phone call between the US Secretary of State and the Georgian prime minister

State Department: 'US reviewing what steps Georgia could take to deepen ties'

Georgia-USA

March 06, 2026

“Developing bilateral relations requires contribution from Tbilisi”

Opinion: 'Possible influx of refugees from Iran poses Armenia’s biggest challenge'

Armenia-Iran

March 02, 2026

Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan on the military action in Iran, possible scenarios and their impact on Armenia

US congressman calls for report on Russian intelligence activity in Georgia

Georgia-USA

February 26, 2026

The bill aims to produce a report assessing Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia.

'Yerevan and Baku are on the same side in global geopolitical struggle' - Armenian political scientist

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 23, 2026

According to Robert Ghevondyan, Armenia and Azerbaijan “accept US hegemony in a multipolar world, which is why there is greater confidence in the preservation of peace between them.”

'Opposition aims to take power by forming post-election coalition' – Armenian parliament vice-speaker

Politics in Armenia

February 18, 2026

Representatives of the ruling party insist that the opposition will not be able to “pull off their plans”, that they will “no more see power than they can see their own ears”, and that “there is no longer any place in politics for former presidents and oligarchs.”

'Shocking but expected verdict': Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years in Baku

Ruben Vardanyan

February 17, 2026

The former state minister of the unrecognised NKR barred his lawyer from presenting arguments in his defence, saying it was “not a court, but a tribunal”. Vardanyan’s final statement, his family’s response and expert commentary

Kremlin message to Tbilisi: diplomatic ties with Russia would bring greater economic benefits

Georgia-Russia

February 16, 2026

Deputy foreign minister says Moscow open to expanding cooperation

US State Department: 'We seek constructive relations with Georgia'

Georgia-USA

February 13, 2026

Washington expects concrete steps from Tbilisi to strengthen and advance bilateral ties

'Armenia breaks free from Russian-Turkish grip': reaction to JD Vance’s visit

Armenia-USA

February 10, 2026

According to political analyst Lilit Dallakyan, Washington views the South Caucasus as a single region and, in this context, expects certain steps towards normalising relations with Georgia as well.

US vice-president’s visit to Armenia hailed as ‘historic’ - what it delivered

Armenia-USA

February 10, 2026

Armenia’s prime minister and the US vice-president signed a joint statement on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and discussed new areas of strategic partnership.

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