WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on May 22, 2026, by Emil Avdaliani, research fellow at the Turan Research Center and a professor of international relations at the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia: * * * Russian Influence Drains Away in the South Caucasus Armenia is building closer relations with the EU, underlining Russia's diminishing influence in the South Caucasus. * For decades, Moscow's power in the South Caucasus res  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 24 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: * * * Clark Atlanta University Advances Financial Literacy Education Through Strategic Partnerships and Applied Learning Clark Atlanta University strengthens student financial literacy through strategic partnerships and hands-on learning experiences that prepare students to apply real-world financial skills. * Clark Atlanta University continues to strengthen its commitment to student success through innovative f  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- The Georgia Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * DPH Confirms Three New Measles Cases in Georgia MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles * The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in three members of a metro Atlanta family. The family was not vaccinated and traveled internationally. While they were not infectious during travel, DPH is working to identify people who may have been exposed t  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, May 24 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Donald J. Green Named President of Valdosta State University Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Kristina Torres, Associate Vice Chancellor of Leadership Communications, University System of Georgia * The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU), effective Aug. 1, 2026. Green, a v  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, May 24 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Ellie Black '18 named winner of Honickman First Book Prize Hendrix Alumna Dr. Ellie Black '18 was named winner of the 2026 American Poetry Review (APR)/Honickman First Book Prize with the submission of her book "Revelator." Black is currently a visiting assistant professor in English-creative writing at Hendrix College. As winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize, Black will receive a cash prize of $3,0  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on May 22, 2026, by Mamie Powers, managing editor of Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Turkiye and Armenia Initiate Official Bilateral Trade Executive Summary: * Turkiye announced that preparations for official bilateral trade with Armenia were completed on May 11. Goods no longer need to be reregistered in a third country before reaching their final destination when moving between the two countries. * Armenia and Tu  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by analyst Aybaniz Ismayilova in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Turkiye Promotes Eurasian Transit Development Executive Summary: * Turkiye and Armenia signed an agreement on May 4 to restore the Ani Bridge, another step in their normalization process. This development is part of moves to expand regional connectivity projects amid transport disruptions caused by the Iran conflict. *  more