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
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
Kyrgyzstan: Living in the shadow of a sleeping Chinese oil refinery The country's largest oil refinery is no stranger to scandals. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 22, 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 | 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
Perspectives | While Turkey encourages Karabakh violence, Iran fears domestic strife Don’t look to would-be regional powers to fill the global leadership vacuum. Nima Khorrami Sep 29, 2020
Tajikistan: Secret Chinese base becomes slightly less secret Chinese personnel, whose presence Dushanbe denies, forbid reporters from filming. Sep 23, 2020
China may want more bases in Tajikistan, Pentagon says China’s security assistance to its impoverished neighbor has been growing rapidly over the past few years. Sep 2, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Drama about mining protests banned from cinema screens Censors objected to scenes showing "corruption and bribery" by government officials. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 28, 2020
Perspectives | US strategy for Central Asia: An old recipe for a new situation It never once mentions China or Russia explicitly, although the shadow of those countries looms ever-present over the document. Peter Leonard Feb 6, 2020