Nagorno-Karabakh Republic disbands as Azerbaijan arrests its ex-officials
As Azerbaijan takes over Karabakh, Armenian-Russian ties reach new nadir
Many Armenians believe the strategic partnership with Russia has brought their country nothing but ruin and want to look elsewhere, but Moscow retains ample levers to exert pressure.
Kazakhstan: Investigation into ex-president’s nephew signals new turn in elite infighting
Analysts believe this case indicates that President Tokayev feels more confident in his authority.
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View MoreUzbekistan: President demands swift investigation into huge Tashkent blast
At least one person was killed as a result of nighttime explosion.
Tajikistan hands control over border airports to armed forces
The airports have lain largely idle since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Uzbekistan: Secretive extortion trial ends with long sentences for journalists
Daliyev and his accomplices are accused of having used blackmail to get large amounts of money from top officials.
Plans for doubling Azerbaijan's gas flows to Europe on hold
Expansion of the Southern Gas Corridor pipelines carrying Azerbaijani gas to Europe is on hold pending confirmation that Europe will buy the gas. Baku's offensive to retake Nagorno-Karabakh could further complicate things.
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Turkmenistan: What Serdar does in the shadows
Russian diplomacy and Turkmenistan's evolving foreign relations amidst president Berdymukhamedov’s growing influence. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
