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World Bank forecasts diverging growth paths for South Caucasus economies

By Cavid Aga in Sarajevo The World Bank’s Jobs and Prosperity: Fall 2025 ECA Economic Update projects uneven growth trajectories for the South Caucasus, with Georgia maintaining strong momentum, ...
Hudson Institute

Next Steps for Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace

History was made at the White House on August 8, 2025, when President Donald Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for a landmark meeting. Against ...
The National Interest on MSN

Why Azerbaijan Is the Next Front of US-China Competition

The Trump administration can build on its peace-deal momentum and push out Chinese influence in Azerbaijan and the Caucasus.

Georgia launches sweeping crackdown on dissent as opposition blocs boycott local election, in photos

Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted ...

The Most Dangerous Countries To Visit In Europe Right Now

What makes a country "dangerous" or "safe" comes down to a lot of factors besides street-level crime, including geopolitical issues, organized crime, and more.

Georgia’s police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palace

Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a ...

Georgia’s prime minister says protesters want to topple his government and vows a further crackdown

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s ruling party claimed victory in every municipality across the South Caucasus country in a local election that was boycotted by the two main opposition blocs as a sham ...
Eurasianet on MSN

Quick Hits #16: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia

The latest forecast published by the Eurasian Development Bank is predicting that labor migration from Tajikistan to Russia will begin to noticeably decline in about a decade and approach zero in ...
WDIO

Tens of thousands march against Georgia’s government as local election snubbed by opposition held

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a ...

Georgia's prime minister accuses opposition of attempting to topple him and vows further crackdown

Kobakhidze says he’s prepared to engage in dialogue and establish relations with everyone, including the EU, and move on from mass violent protests which have gripped the country for close to a year.

The Next Portugal: 9 Under-the-Radar Countries Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Portugal became the poster child for affordable European charm. Now, savvy travelers are looking ahead to the next wave of destinations offering similar appeal without the crowds or the price tags. A ...