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Armenia's Election: Eleven Days, Three Stories
What the polls, the party platforms and the money trails reveal about June 7
Kazakhstan officials extend control over the arts
Kazakhstan’s creative industry faces new government controls from April 20, imposing updated requirements on artists and event organisers. These measures arrive as the country's music scene enjoys a "golden age" with new talents gaining int
Georgian government adds another party to list of those facing ban
The Georgian government intends to file a new lawsuit with the Constitutional Court to ban political parties, concurrently withdrawing its previous application. This updated claim, confirmed by the ruling Georgian Dream party’s parliamentar
Extending authoritarianism through dynasty in Azerbaijan
A discernible shift in Azerbaijan's political representation model has become evident, moving beyond the singular figure of the head of state. This evolution suggests a deliberate strategy to solidify the Aliyev family's hold on power, embe
Georgia marks a year of protests
Georgia’s political landscape has been reshaped over the past year by unprecedented, sustained public mobilisation. Thousands consistently expressed commitment to European Union aspirations, directly challenging the Georgian Dream governmen
‘Armenia as a bridge to Europe’ — deputy foreign minister speaks at forum in Turkey
The South Caucasus, a region frequently synonymous with geopolitical friction, is now being framed by Yerevan as an unexpected haven of stability. Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan, speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, a
Pashinyan accuses Karapetyan and others of being ‘foreign agents’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recent accusations, labelling his opponent Samvel Karapetyan and others as "foreign agents," mark a significant escalation in Yerevan's volatile political climate. These claims suggest a broader eff
Astana Adopts Inclusive Policy Concept, Increases Social Support Funding
Astana has formally adopted a comprehensive citywide concept for inclusive policy, signalling a deliberate strategic focus on enhancing accessibility across its urban fabric. This initiative, articulated by Mayor Zhenis Kassymbek, aims to s
Activist's Case Highlights Concerns Over Digital Surveillance In Kazakhstan
Kazakh activist Bagdat Togysbayev’s recent detention and subsequent phone issues highlight digital freedom concerns. His five-day arrest followed public calls for the release of Atazhurt rights movement members, signalling persistent pressu
Armenia Signs New Trade Accord with EU Customs Zone
Yerevan’s pivot away from the Eurasian Economic Union accelerates with a partial customs alignment agreement that the EAEU Treaty technically forbids.
Georgia’s EU Path Stalls — What Happens Next
Brussels has paused Georgia’s accession talks indefinitely after the foreign agents law. Tbilisi’s ruling party shows no sign of reversing course.
Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Drift Toward Autocracy
A series of amendments and a new media law signal that the once-pluralistic system is consolidating around a single executive figure.