Politics & Economy
Media Policy Examined as Azerbaijan Ramps up for COP29
In November 2024, around 80,000 people, including 7,000 journalists, will arrive in Baku as part of COP29, the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference. How ready is the country for the global media spotlight?
24 July 2024
Mark Elliott
Will Election of a New President Help Improve Relations Between Tehran and Baku?
Mark Elliott
Thirty-six Countries are Urging the Georgian Government to Repeal the "Foreign Agents" Law
JAMnews
Transformation of Caspian Sea Region Into Energy Hub Gaining Momentum
Sergey Sukhankin, The Jamestown Foundation
Az-Arm Border Demarcation to continue despite violent protests in Yerevan
Onnik James Krikorian
Caucasus
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Media Policy Examined as Azerbaijan Ramps up for COP29
In November 2024, around 80,000 people, including 7,000 journalists, will arrive in Baku as part of COP29, the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference. How ready is the country for the global media spotlight?
Mark Elliott
Thirty-six Countries are Urging the Georgian Government to Repeal the "Foreign Agents" Law
36 countries at the UN Human Rights Council urge Georgia to repeal its "foreign agents" law, warning it stifles media and civil society, posing grave threats to human rights and democracy.
JAMnews
Transformation of Caspian Sea Region Into Energy Hub Gaining Momentum
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan plan to export green energy to the EU via the Caspian Sea. This move, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, aims to make the Caspian region a key energy hub for Europe, leveraging regional resources and geography.
Sergey Sukhankin, The Jamestown Foundation
Central Asia
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Seek to Reduce Trade Barriers
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan aim to double trade to $10B annually by removing barriers and promoting free trade. Focus areas: agro-food and industrial cooperation.
Eurasianet
Uzbekistan to Increase Rare-Earth Production
Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev prioritizes developing the rare-earth mining sector, leveraging vast reserves and partnering with the EU, US, and UK to reduce reliance on Russian resources.
John C. K. Daly, The Jamestown Foundation
Kazakhstan: Government Taking Action to Promote Kazakh Language
Those seeking citizenship must now pass a language test.
Almaz Kumenov, Eurasianet
Iran
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Tehran Police to Launch New Phase of Hijab Enforcement
Despite the new 'hijab and chastity' bill still needing approval from Iran's Guardian Council, Tehran police have announced that they will tighten enforcement on hijab wearing following a directive from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
RFE/RL
Baku Said to Be Preparing to Reopen Tehran Embassy After Attack
After closing following the January 2023 armed attack, Azerbaijan is preparing to reopen its embassy in Tehran, signalling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries.
RFE/RL's Radio Farda
More Iranian Students Barred From Studies Over Protest Activities As Crackdown Continues
At least five students have been barred from attending classes at Iran’s Soore University in the country’s latest crackdown on signs of dissent.
Ardeshir Tayebi
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Opposition Groups Rally with Archbishop Galstanyan Against Demarcation
10 May 2024
Onnik James Krikorian
Positive signs of a rapprochement between Azerbaijan and Armenia?
26 April 2024
Mark Elliott
