Russia Signs Integration Treaty with South Ossetia
Russia is absorbing Georgia’s breakaway republic on the anniversary of its annexation of the Crimea.
Georgia
Abkhaz Leaders Wary of Russian Integration Proposal
Russia’s vassal in the South Caucasus is unwilling to give up its independence.
Saakashvili’s Successor: Georgia’s “European Course” to Continue
Georgians voted out the man who tried to bring them into Europe yet his successor sees no reason to change course.
Georgia’s Saakashvili Concedes Election Defeat
The ruling party’s election defeat is a sobering verdict on Saakashvili’s nine years in office.
Heated Election Challenges Saakashvili’s Grip on Power
The opposition accuses the Georgian president’s ruling party of authoritarianism.
Iran Strike Could Destabilize Caucasus, Energy Transits
A strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities could have unintended consequences for the Caucasus.
Neoconservatives Still Smitten with Saakashvili
He tried to lure the United States into a war with Russia but is still considered an ally.
Russia About to Join WTO, For What?
Will America allow Russia to join the World Trade Organization if it supports tougher sanctions against Iran?