Perspectives | The BRI is not at the end of the road Don’t judge the Belt and Road Initiative by its bottom line. Beijing wants to make the rules. Srdjan Uljevic Dec 16, 2020
Perspectives | In Azerbaijan, Turkish leader has eyes on Iran Turkey’s president appears to be positioning himself as a protector of all Turks, including Azerbaijani Turks in Iran. Eldar Mamedov Dec 14, 2020
Perspectives | How China gains from Armenia-Azerbaijan war The distant war may play a role in Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. Nima Khorrami Dec 2, 2020
Perspectives | How Iran views the Nagorno-Karabakh truce Iran sees that to safeguard its own interests, it needs a more pro-active South Caucasus policy. Eldar Mamedov Nov 13, 2020
Perspectives | What happened to China’s ‘peaceful rise’? Recent events on China’s periphery confirm that Beijing is playing a long game for regional dominance. Srdjan Uljevic Nov 12, 2020
China business briefing: Not happy with Kyrgyzstan Beijing keeps its cool when admonishing wayward satrapies. It has perfected the cold shoulder. Niva Yau Nov 3, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Protests flourish as crises mount on all sides Acting President Japarov came to power on the crest of rallies, but will he know how to deal with them as leader? Nov 2, 2020
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang fugitives secure asylum status But China appears to be trying to make sure no more escape. Chris Rickleton Oct 31, 2020
Perspectives | How U.S. hawks’ fixation on Iran endangers Middle East Christians A facile and naïve plan being discussed in Washington risks backfiring on Iran’s minority Christians. Eldar Mamedov Oct 31, 2020
Perspectives | Why Kazakhstan’s leaders fear regional unrest Rigged elections have created political crises in two other post-Soviet countries this year, leaving Nur-Sultan edgy ahead of a parliamentary vote. Aruzhan Meirkhanova Oct 27, 2020
Diplomacy and the state of U.S.-Chinese relations Mutual disillusionment and resentment are major factors in the unraveling of U.S.-Chinese ties. Oct 19, 2020
Perspectives | Witnessing the limits of Chinese power in Kyrgyzstan Beijing has yet to learn how to navigate messy politics, even when ignoring them hurts its image and interests. Srdjan Uljevic Oct 14, 2020
Perspectives | Iran’s delicate balancing act in the South Caucasus The longer the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict drags on, the chances rise that Iran will play a more assertive role. Eldar Mamedov Oct 8, 2020
Trying to compel China into arms talks risky, says Russian analyst The United States is seeking update global security frameworks for the 21st century. China’s reluctance to join discussions on limiting nuclear weapons, however, could be increasing the chances of a new arms race. Oct 1, 2020
Tajikistan revives on-off dispute with Iran Tehran summoned the Tajik ambassador to account for accusations of supporting terrorism. Sep 30, 2020