Armenia prepares to ban Turkish imports Following Ankara’s strong backing of Azerbaijan in the recent war, Yerevan is banning many Turkish goods. Ani Mejlumyan 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 | What did Turkey gain from the Armenia-Azerbaijan war? Turkey helped Azerbaijan win on the battlefield, but what Ankara stands to gain geopolitically remains to be seen. Nicholas Danforth Dec 11, 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
In Karabakh deal, as many questions as answers The deal left unmentioned critical issues like the final status of Nagorno-Karabakh and Turkey’s role in implementing the ceasefire. Joshua Kucera Nov 11, 2020
The wheels are coming off Ukrainian anti-corruption reform efforts Popular faith in Zelensky’s ability to deliver is slipping. Fabrice Deprez Nov 3, 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
Ukraine: Zaporizhia bridge emerges as measure of Zelensky’s progress The president bets on a big infrastructure program to reinvigorate his political fortunes. Fabrice Deprez Oct 27, 2020
War in the Caucasus hits close to home for Turkey’s Armenians Some are speaking out against the conflict despite fears the government’s strong support for Azerbaijan could fuel nationalist reprisals. Ayla Jean Yackley Oct 21, 2020
Ceasefire slows, doesn’t stop Armenian-Azerbaijani fighting Rhetoric from Baku, meanwhile, suggests that Azerbaijan is interested in pushing its advantage following the breather. Joshua Kucera Oct 13, 2020
Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict poses threat to regional energy corridor While it would be wrong to start pointing fingers and formulating conspiracy theories, clearly the risks are many and real. David O'Byrne Oct 9, 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
Question of Syrian mercenaries takes over Armenia-Azerbaijan information war While evidence of a Syrian presence in Azerbaijan grows, Azerbaijanis have strongly denied the claims and Armenian officials have seized on them to portray the conflict as a “clash of civilizations.” Joshua Kucera 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