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-Lukashenko spat intensifies, threatening CSTO schism The dispute between Armenia and Belarus – along with its other post-Soviet allies – risks leaving Yerevan geopolitically exposed. Joshua Kucera Nov 21, 2018
Feted in Baku, Turkey’s Erdoğan rules out restoring ties with Armenia Erdoğan's late arrival in Baku, however, delayed for six hours a parade celebrating the Turkish-Azerbaijani friendship. Ayla Jean Yackley Sep 17, 2018
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey: There's no getting past Gulen Turkey is pushing Kyrgyzstan to cede control of its best schools. Sep 11, 2018
Erdogan visit delights some in Kyrgyzstan, annoys others The Turkish leader is insistent Bishkek do more to squeeze out followers of Fethullah Gulen. Chris Rickleton Sep 3, 2018
Armenian police arrest Turkish-American lobbyist The lobbyist had arranged controversial junkets for members of Congress to Azerbaijan; it's unclear why he was hiding in Armenia. Grigor Atanesian Aug 31, 2018
Turkey’s foreign minister visits Azerbaijan in first overseas trip The visit comes just days after Azerbaijan handed a man with suspected links to accused coup plotters to Turkey’s intelligence service. Ayla Jean Yackley Jul 24, 2018
Turkish prosecutor declines to charge activists over Armenian Genocide commemoration A prosecutor in Istanbul says use of the word “genocide” to describe the World War I-era massacres of Armenians is “offensive” but protected speech. Ayla Jean Yackley Jun 4, 2018
As ties with Turkey suffer, Israel moves to recognize Armenian genocide Some Armenians have complained that the sensitive issue has become a "political football" in Israel. Joshua Kucera May 21, 2018
Turkey opens criminal probe of Armenian lawmaker for ‘insulting’ speech The MP has been trying to get Turkey to formally recognize the Armenian genocide. Ayla Jean Yackley May 18, 2018
Azerbaijan reaches deal with Belarus over missile purchases - report The deal had, according to earlier reports, been blocked by Armenia. Joshua Kucera Apr 18, 2018
Uzbekistan's Morality Guardians Claim Win as Turkish Soap is Dropped from Air The government's ban should not be read in an exclusively religious register. Mar 9, 2018
Armenia Reportedly Blocks Belarus-Azerbaijan Arms Deal While it appears to be a victory for Yerevan, Azerbaijan remains one of Belarus's largest weapons customers. Joshua Kucera Feb 6, 2018