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This week's newsletter! Corruption scandal rocks #Ukraine, #Azerbaijan Invited to Join the Central Asian ‘C5,’ and More from #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 11/17/2025

Corruption Scandal Rocks Ukraine, Azerbaijan Invited to Join the Central Asian ‘C5,’ and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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November 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM

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This week's newsletter! Central Asia heads of state hold summit with Trump, the EU releases 2025 accession report, and more from #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.

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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 11/10/2025

Central Asia Summit with Trump, EU Accession Report Released, and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM

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This week's newsletter! A flurry of diplomacy in Central Asia, #Poland and #Lithuania coordinate #Belarus border policy, and more from #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 11/3/2025

A Flurry of Diplomacy in Central Asia, Poland and Lithuania Coordinate Belarus Border Policy, and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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November 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM

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This week's newsletter! Baku lifts ban on commercial goods transiting to #Armenia, Trump to host Central Asia summit, and more from #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 10/27/2025

Baku Lifts Ban on Commercial Goods Transiting to Armenia, Trump to Host Central Asia Summit, and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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October 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM

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This week's newsletter! Zelenskyy meets with Trump in DC, Aliyev and Georgian Dream Target internal foes, and more from #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 10/20/2025

Zelenskyy Meets with Trump in DC, Aliyev and Georgian Dream Target Internal Foes, and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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October 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM

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This week's newsletter! Putin admits Russian fault in AZAL disaster, Armenian electoral field begins to take shape, and more from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 10/13/2025

Putin Admits Russian Fault in AZAL Disaster, Armenian Electoral Field Begins to Take Shape, and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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October 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM

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This week's newsletter! Protests rock #Georgia amid municipal elections, #Estonia to secure major US arms deal, and more From #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter – 10/6/2025

Protests Rock Tbilisi Amid Municipal Elections, Estonia to Secure Major US Arms Deal, and More From Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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October 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM

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In a first, we're happy to share this excellent piece by Gabriella Calder and Joshua Bernard-Pearl taking a detailed look at Moldova's elections, Russian influence operations, and the potential regional implications for Eastern Europe.

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In Moldova, A Critical Test of Russian Influence Efforts and Pro-European Politics

Elections Will Put Moldova's Pro-EU Forces to the Test as Sandu Seeks a Renewed Mandate Amid Russian Influence Operations.

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September 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM

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📣📰This week's newsletter! Russian Drones Enter Polish and Romanian Airspace, Tokayev Proposes Parliamentary Overhaul, and More from #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.

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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter – 9/15/2025

Russian Drones Enter Polish and Romanian Airspace, Tokayev Proposes Parliamentary Overhaul, and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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September 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM

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📢📰This week's newsletter! #Belarus Preps for Zapad-2025 Exercises, Two Opposition Politicians Pardoned in #Georgia, and More from #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.

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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter – 9/8/2025

Belarus Preps for Zapad-2025 Exercises, Two Opposition Politicians Pardoned in Georgia, and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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September 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM

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The newly expanded edition of our weekly newsletter! Leaders Flock to #China for SCO Summit as EU Leaders Visit #Moldova and More from #EasternEurope, the #Caucasus, and #CentralAsia.

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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter – 9/1/2025

Leaders Flock to China for SCO Summit as EU Leaders Visit Moldova and More from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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September 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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This week's newsletter! Pezeshkian Visits Armenia and Belarus, Russian Drones Hit Azerbaijani Owned Oil Depot, and More from #Belarus, #Ukraine, #Moldova, #Georgia, #Armenia, and #Azerbaijan
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 8/21/2025

Pezeshkian Visits Armenia and Belarus, Russian Drones Hit Azerbaijani Owned Oil Depot, and More from Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

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August 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM

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This week's newsletter! Trump Hosts Breakthrough Armenia-Azerbaijan Summit, Field for Georgian Municipal Elections Takes Shape, and More from #Belarus, #Ukraine, #Moldova, #Georgia, #Armenia, and #Azerbaijan.
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 8/14/2025

Trump Hosts Breakthrough Armenia-Azerbaijan Summit, Field for Georgian Municipal Elections Takes Shape, and More from Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

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August 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM

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We've just launched a long awaited project: a live map of critical infrastructure in Transnistria, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia! Viewers can explore transit, economic centers, energy infrastructure, military installations & more. easternneighborhoodbulletin.substack.com/p/architectu...

Architecture of Occupation: Critical Infrastructure in Russian-Backed Phantom States

Presenting a live map of economic, military, and transit infrastructure in Transnistria, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia

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August 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM

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We've just launched a long awaited project: a live map of critical infrastructure in Transnistria, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia! Viewers can explore transit, economic centers, energy infrastructure, military installations & more. easternneighborhoodbulletin.substack.com/p/architectu...

Architecture of Occupation: Critical Infrastructure in Russian-Backed Phantom States

Presenting a live map of economic, military, and transit infrastructure in Transnistria, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia

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August 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM

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This week's newsletter! Zelenskyy Backtracks on Corruption Agency Overhaul, Sandu Warns of Russian Interference, and More from #Belarus, #Ukraine, #Moldova, #Georgia, #Armenia, and #Azerbaijan
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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 7/31/2025

Zelenskyy Backtracks on Corruption Agency Overhaul, Sandu Warns of Russian Interference, and More from Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

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July 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM

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This week's newsletter! Zelenskyy Strips Autonomy of Anti-Corruption Agencies, Aliyev Says Ukraine Should "Never Accept Occupation," and More from #Belarus, #Ukraine, #Moldova, #Georgia, #Armenia, and #Azerbaijan

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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 7/24/2025

Zelenskyy Strips Autonomy of Anti-Corruption Agencies, Aliyev Says Ukraine Should "Never Accept Occupation," and More from Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

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July 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM

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This week's newsletter! Ukrainian civil society speak out against Shabunin case, EU sanctions Moldovan opposition, and more from #Belarus, #Ukraine, #Moldova, #Georgia, #Armenia, and #Azerbaijan.

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Eastern Neighborhood Bulletin Newsletter - 7/17/2025

Ukrainian Civil Society Speak Out Against Shabunin Case, EU Sanctions Moldovan Opposition, and More from Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

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July 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM

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Happy to share that ENB's author (me, Nick Castillo) has published an opinion piece in the @themoscowtimes.com !

Here, I walk through the deterioration of Moscow's ties with both #Armenia and #Azerbaijan amid changing political dynamics in the South Caucasus

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Yerevan and Baku Now Have a Shared Enemy in Moscow - The Moscow Times

Opinion | Having spent much of the last 35 years in conflict with one another, the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan now have a shared target of hostility: the Kremlin.

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July 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM

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In our latest post, we walk through what's been a fairly wild few weeks in #Armenia. Recent weeks have seen coup allegations, arrests of prominent clergymen turned activists, and more.

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