Azerbaijan has demanded a full withdrawal of Armenian forces, and Armenia is hinting it might formally recognize Nagorno-Karabakh as an independent country.
After rewarding himself with a more pliant constitution, the president held a massive military parade. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
While there is no confirmation of the many Armenian allegations of material support from Turkey, the vigorous rhetorical support from Azerbaijan’s ally has been undeniable.
The move comes as tensions with Azerbaijan continue to mount. But some in Armenia have objected to what they see as a further militarization of society.
The Georgian government’s strict, successful early response earned it political dividends. But with a new outbreak, that success is coming under question.
On coming to power, the prime minister promised a revolutionary reformation of the country’s judicial system. The reality is turning out to be more modest.