‘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
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.