Perspectives | Turkey and Russia: The paradox of family resemblance The likelihood that Turkey and Russia can establish a long-term strategic alliance isn’t high, argues this commentary. In part, that’s because both see themselves as empires. Igor Torbakov Dec 28, 2018
Pashinyan clashes with Nagorno-Karabakh leaders Armenia’s election campaign gets testy as the prime minister takes aim at the leadership in the Armenia-backed de facto Karabakh government. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 3, 2018
Perspectives | Dispatch from Xinjiang: Friday doesn’t happen anymore On casual strolls through the backstreets of Xinjiang’s major cities, I have seen padlocked doors and piles of rubble where mosques long stood. Jennifer Balfour Nov 16, 2018
China persecuting Uygur, Kazakh minorities in Xinjiang, watchdog says In Kazakhstan, there is intense controversy over how neighboring China treats its Turkic minorities. Joanna Lillis Sep 10, 2018
Kazakhstan court rules against deporting ethnic Kazakh to China Authorities appear to have been spooked by the simmering discontent fostered by the case. Aug 1, 2018
Pashinyan effect spreads to Nagorno-Karabakh After the “Velvet Revolution,” politics in Armenia's protectorate show signs of opening up, too. Joshua Kucera Jun 6, 2018
Armenian leader Pashinyan’s son volunteers to serve in Karabakh The move received praise from Armenians accustomed to seeing the sons of top officials shirk military service. Bradley Jardine May 29, 2018
Perspectives | Putin's Reelection Won't Fix Poverty and Pensions When it comes to pensions and other social benefits, Putin is good at implementing stop-gap measures, not long-term fixes. Sarah Wilson Sokhey Mar 13, 2018
China Denies Plans to Build Military Base on Afghan-Tajik Border But several Afghan officials have confirmed the plans, on the record. Joshua Kucera Feb 7, 2018
Georgian-Russian Opera Singer Performs in Abkhazia, Scandal Ensues The singer put Gali authorities in a delicate spot after criticizing the separatist government. Bradley Jardine Feb 1, 2018