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
Tajikistan's last opposition party targeted for prosecution Odinayev had called for a demonstration to protest against price rises. Dec 7, 2020
Tajikistan: Independent media outlet evicted from premises Asia-Plus says it has rejected requests from government agencies to place content. Dec 2, 2020
Tajikistan: Emomali’s Russia visit signals his emerging role Any breakthrough in improving the lot of labor migrants will be touted as sign of his political heft. Nov 26, 2020
Coronavirus adds to reasons to escape Tajikistan The terminal state of the economy remains paramount in the minds of those wishing to leave. 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
Tajikistan: Security services chief becomes old KGB hand in overhauled biography Yatimov is said to have served as a KGB officer for more than a decade. Nov 6, 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
Tajikistan: With election business done, eyes turn to possible government changes Rahmon won handily with 91 percent of the vote. Oct 12, 2020
A Tajikistan poised on verge of economic calamity set for vote President Rahmon will win easily, but elections are the least of his problems. Oct 10, 2020
Tajikistan revives on-off dispute with Iran Tehran summoned the Tajik ambassador to account for accusations of supporting terrorism. Sep 30, 2020
Armenians accuse Turkey of involvement in conflict with Azerbaijan While there is no confirmation of the many Armenian allegations of material support from Turkey, the vigorous rhetorical support from Azerbaijan’s ally has been undeniable. Joshua Kucera Sep 28, 2020
Interview with Tajikistan’s would-be youthful change candidate Coming out as a categorically opposition figure is dangerous business in Tajikistan. Such people end up either dead or in prison. Sep 14, 2020