Joshua Kucera is a journalist living in Tbilisi. He also contributes to Eurasianet, The Economist, and other publications.
With the U.S. hosting three days of peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan and indications that Armenia is prepared to cede control of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan, the self-proclaimed authorities that govern the region are finding themselves increasingly politically isolated.
Russia recently announced that it would restore direct flights to Georgia and also cancel visa requirements for Georgians visiting Russia. The move hasn't pleased Brussels -- and it could affect the country's bid to join the European Union.
