ABOUT EURASIANET

EurasiaNet provides information and analysis about political, economic, environmental and social developments in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as in Russia, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia. The web site also offers additional features, including newsmaker interviews and book reviews.

Based in New York, EurasiaNet advocates open and informed discussion of issues that concern countries in the region. The web site presents a variety of perspectives on contemporary developments, utilizing a network of correspondents based both in the West and in the region. The aim of EurasiaNet is to promote informed decision making among policy makers, as well as broadening interest in the region among the general public.

EurasiaNet is operated by the Central Eurasia Project of the Open Society Institute.

EurasiaNet offers daily news under

• Today’s Wires which consolidates of news and information from outside sources, including the British Broadcasting System, Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty and Interfax. Every day, reports from these and other news services are also posted on the Resource Pages of all the countries in the region

• Regional Datebook keeps you ahead of the curve on upcoming events throughout the Caucasus and Central Asia.

EurasiaNet has seven different departments that feature original content on political, economic, social, cultural and environmental developments through an extensive network of contributors providing material that keeps readers on top of regional developments. The departments include:

• Eurasia Insight: Analytical articles on current events that place emphasis on anticipating future developments.

• Business and Economics: Articles geared towards closely examining deals and trends and their possible impact on economic development.

• Q&A & Recaps : Interviews with news makers and opinion shapers on regional issues.

• Civil Society: Covering environment, human rights and culture thoroughout the region.

• Resource Pages provide comprehensive data and links to other news sources on the web.

EurasiaNet also features a variety of other resources as well. Indeed, EurasiaNet is perhaps the most comprehensive source for news and information about the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia found anywhere on the World Wide Web.