# south caucasus (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover south caucasus. Page: Feed: --- ## [From Soviet Pipelines to Eurasian Energy Corridors: Russian Gas Exports to Iran Through Azerbaijan](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/from-soviet-pipelines-to-eurasian) _2026-08-05 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Vali Kaleji ## [Uzbekistan's Caucasus Turn: What Mirziyoyev’s Tbilisi Visit Means for the Middle Corridor and the CKU Railway](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/uzbekistans-caucasus-turn-what-mirziyoyevs) _2026-07-30 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Kodirjon Eshonkulov ## [The Taliban’s Drone Program and Pakistan’s Counter-UAV Challenge](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/the-talibans-drone-program-and-pakistans) _2026-07-28 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Umair Jamal ## [Sustaining Growth in Uncertain Times](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/sustaining-growth-in-uncertain-times) _2026-07-22 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Erlan Benedis-Grab ## [Armenia After the Vote: Democratic Legitimacy in a Fragmented South Caucasus](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/armenia-after-the-vote-democratic) _2026-07-20 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Mathieu Lemoine ## [Regional Connectivity and Central Asia’s Need for a Unified Strategy](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/regional-connectivity-and-central) _2026-07-15 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Nargiza Umarova ## [Iran’s Turn to the East: Afghanistan and the Contest Over Eurasia’s Corridors](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/irans-turn-to-the-east-afghanistan) _2026-07-13 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Eldaniz Gusseinov and Daniel Longerich ## [Patriarch Shio III: A New Era in the Georgian Orthodox Church](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/patriarch-shio-iii-a-new-era-in-the) _2026-07-06 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Irakli Kiknavelidze and Tomáš Baranec ## [A Central Asian Search for Options](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/a-central-asian-search-for-options) _2026-07-04 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Javlon Vakhabov ## [Seeking a Reset in the South Caucasus](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/seeking-a-reset-in-the-south-caucasus) _2026-07-02 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Georgi Gakharia ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aft3LK9iiayt) _2026-07-02 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Pashinyan Won: Armenia’s Fate Is Still Up for Grabs](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/pashinyan-won-armenias-fate-is-still) _2026-07-01 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Joseph Epstein ## [Russia’s Double Game in Afghanistan and Central Asia](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/russias-double-game-in-afghanistan) _2026-06-29 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Stephen Blank ## [How Russia Won the Hybrid War in Georgia — and What the West Got Wrong](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/how-russia-won-the-hybrid-war-in) _2026-06-26 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By David Dondua ## [The Mountain and the Bargain: Pragmatism, Transactionalism, and Georgia's Strategic Dilemma](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/the-mountain-and-the-bargain-pragmatism) _2026-06-24 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Tedo Japaridze ## [Three-day teacher training at Kh. Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/three-day-teacher-training-at-kh-abovyan-armenian-state-pedagogical-university/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-day-teacher-training-at-kh-abovyan-armenian-state-pedagogical-university) _2026-06-23 · admin · prove_ Within the framework of the Erasmus+ project “PROVE”: Promoting Values Education in Higher Education Institutions of the South Caucasus, a three-day training course for in-service teachers was held at Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University on June 10-12. It was organized within the framework of Work Package 2 (WP2). Around 20 teachers from general education \[…\] The post Three-day… ## [Pashinyan's Victory And Armenia's Geopolitical Choice](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/pashinyans-victory-and-armenias-geopolitical) _2026-06-22 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Irakli Laitadze ## [Eurasian Economic Union Summit: The Limits Of Geopolitical Integration](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/eurasian-economic-union-summit-the) _2026-06-19 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Farkhod Tolipov ## [How Pakistan Is Reshaping Eurasian Trade Corridors](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/how-pakistan-is-reshaping-eurasian) _2026-06-15 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Umair Jamal ## [History Repeats Itself: The Subversion of the CHP](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/history-repeats-itself-the-subversion) _2026-06-12 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Halil Karaveli ## [Central Asia's Educational Mobility Is Moving Beyond Its Old Default](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/central-asias-educational-mobility) _2026-06-10 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Jordan N. Troisi ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RJeQTcQH2j9j) _2026-06-10 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [The EU-Armenia Summit and Armenia's European Aspirations](https://centralasiacaucasusinstitute.substack.com/p/the-eu-armenia-summit-and-armenias) _2026-06-08 · Central Asia-Caucasus Inst. · Central Asia-Caucasus Institute's Substack_ By Suren Sargsyan ## [Pomegranates and Pipelines](https://zaurshiriyev.substack.com/p/starting-over-sort-of) _2026-06-01 · Zaur Shiriyev · Pomegranates and Pipelines_ A small reset for this newsletter. ## [Georgian and Armenian Students Plan Community-Oriented Projects within Student Training](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/georgian-and-armenian-students-plan-community-oriented-projects-within-student-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgian-and-armenian-students-plan-community-oriented-projects-within-student-training) _2026-05-30 · admin · prove_ On May 11–13, a three-day student training was held in Georgia within the framework of the PROVE project (“Promoting Values Education in Higher Education Institutions in the South Caucasus”). The event was supported by the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) program. The working sessions were hosted by Caucasus University. The training aimed to \[…\] The post Georgian and Armenian… ## [Three-day teacher training at Yerevan State University](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/three-day-teacher-training-at-yerevan-state-university/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-day-teacher-training-at-yerevan-state-university) _2026-05-29 · admin · prove_ Within the framework of the ERASMUS+ project ““PROVE”: Promoting Values Education in Higher Education Institutions of the South Caucasus,” a training programme for teachers of general education schools of the Republic of Armenia was held at Yerevan State University (YSU) on 6-8 May of the current year, on the topic of “Values and Knowledge Education” \[…\] The post Three-day teacher training at… ## [At Stake in Armenia’s Election: Peace and Russian Influence](https://zaurshiriyev.substack.com/p/at-stake-in-armenias-election-peace) _2026-05-29 · Zaur Shiriyev · Pomegranates and Pipelines_ The risk of stalled progress—particularly on peace with Azerbaijan—runs high, and the West should be ready to provide support. ## [Bridging Values and Knowledge: ASPU delivers Special Lecture at Dimitrie Cantemir University in Romania](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/bridging-values-and-knowledge-aspu-delivers-special-lecture-at-romanias-dimitriecantemir-university/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bridging-values-and-knowledge-aspu-delivers-special-lecture-at-romanias-dimitriecantemir-university) _2026-05-27 · admin · prove_ On May 13 within the frames of Erasmus+ academic mobility program Marine Matosyan, Vice-Dean for Science and International Cooperation of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Geography at Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University, delivered a special lecture for students at Dimitrie Cantemir University in Romania. The lecture was based on the Erasmus+ PROVE project \[…\] The post… ## [ASPU Faculty Members Explore VAKE Methodology in Targeted Training Session](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/aspu-faculty-members-explore-vake-methodology-in-targeted-training-session/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aspu-faculty-members-explore-vake-methodology-in-targeted-training-session) _2026-05-07 · admin · prove_ Strengthening the bridge between moral values and academic knowledge, Marine Matosyan, Deputy Dean for Science and Internationalization at the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Geography, recently conducted a training seminar for the Chair of Geography and its Teaching Methods at Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU). The session focused on the VAKE (Values and Knowledge Education) \[…\] The… ## [“How to Teach Values?” – Training for Caucasus University Academic Staff](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/how-to-teach-values-training-for-caucasus-university-academic-staff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-teach-values-training-for-caucasus-university-academic-staff) _2026-05-05 · admin · prove_ On April 22 and 24, Caucasus University hosted a two-day training session for its academic staff titled “How to Teach Values?” as part of the PROVE project. The training aimed to familiarize academic staff with the concept of values education and demonstrate how academic content can serve as a powerful tool for nurturing values. It \[…\] The post “How to Teach Values?” – Training for Caucasus… ## [PROVE Consortium and Study Visit in Greece: Advancing Values Education](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/prove-consortium-and-study-visit-in-greece-advancing-values-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prove-consortium-and-study-visit-in-greece-advancing-values-education) _2026-03-27 · admin · prove_ From March 8th to 13th, 2026, partners of the PROVE project (Promoting Values Education in South Caucasus Higher Education Institutions) gathered in Greece for a dynamic and enriching study visit. The productive week was dedicated to consortium meetings, intensive training sessions, and school visits. The event brought together academic staff from partner universities to exchange \[…\] The post… ## [Iran’s Northern Neighbors Are Facing Fallout From the War, Too](https://zaurshiriyev.substack.com/p/irans-northern-neighbors-are-facing) _2026-03-24 · Zaur Shiriyev · Pomegranates and Pipelines_ The conflict is threatening stability in Armenia and Azerbaijan. ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8f185i3iSk12) _2026-03-24 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Specialized training course for teachers based on the VaKE model](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/specialized-training-course-for-teachers-based-on-the-vake-model/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=specialized-training-course-for-teachers-based-on-the-vake-model) _2026-02-26 · admin · prove_ Under the framework of the Erasmus+ PROVE project (“Promoting Values-Based Education in the South Caucasus”), Kh. Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University hosted a specialized training course titled “Values and Knowledge Education (VaKE) Model: Theory and Practice.” The event drew an impressive turnout, with 77 teachers from diverse multidisciplinary backgrounds and various schools throughout… ## [Team 4 – Integrating VaKE into Pre-Service Teacher Training and Internships](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/learning-about-values-and-through-values-team-4-integrating-vake-into-pre-service-teacher-training-and-internships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learning-about-values-and-through-values-team-4-integrating-vake-into-pre-service-teacher-training-and-internships) _2026-02-09 · admin · prove_ Learning About Values — and Through Values: Team 4, coordinated by Magda Gogrichiani (Ilia State University), focused on applying Values and Knowledge Education (VaKE) directly to pre-service teacher training and internship programs.The courses designed within this team combine theoretical learning, practical application, and reflective analysis, ensuring that future teachers experience VaKE not… ## [PROVE Project Insights Presented at the 2026 Conference of Moral Researchers in Munich](https://prove.tesau.edu.ge/prove-project-insights-presented-at-the-2026-conference-of-moral-researchers-in-munich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prove-project-insights-presented-at-the-2026-conference-of-moral-researchers-in-munich) _2026-01-30 · admin · prove_ From January 15th to 17th, 2026, the PROVE project (Promoting Values Education in South Caucasus Higher Education Institutions) was prominently featured at the Conference of Moral Researchers (Tagung der Moralforscher:innen), held at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany. Representing the AVaKE association, Jean-Luc Patry delivered a comprehensive presentation titled “Values… ## [The Changing Dynamics of the South Caucasus](https://zaurshiriyev.substack.com/p/the-changing-dynamics-of-the-south) _2025-10-31 · Zaur Shiriyev · Pomegranates and Pipelines_ Reflections on the challenges and opportunities in the evolving Azerbaijan–Armenia peace process and what they mean for the South Caucasus. ## [Roundtable Discussion: “Armenia-Azerbaijan-Türkiye Vicious Triangle”](https://zaurshiriyev.substack.com/p/roundtable-discussion-armenia-azerbaijan) _2024-12-20 · Zaur Shiriyev · Pomegranates and Pipelines_ Why the talks between Baku and Yerevan are about normalization—not peace—and what role the Trump administration might play.