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 | 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
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
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
Iranian trucks in Karabakh spark protest in Azerbaijan Baku reacted sharply to videos, circulated in social media, of Iranian fuel trucks on what it considers to be its illegally occupied territory. Joshua Kucera Apr 17, 2020
Following coronavirus outbreak in Iran, Armenia closes border and Azerbaijan keeps it open Armenia went farther than most of Iran’s neighbors, closing its border for two weeks. Azerbaijan, meanwhile, was the only country to have not closed its border with Iran at all. Joshua Kucera, Ani Mejlumyan Feb 24, 2020
Can Azerbaijan serve as a playground for Iran? Baku has offered to host international soccer matches while its neighbor to the south has been deemed too unsafe. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 27, 2020
Iranians find a wary refuge in Georgia Iranians are one of the largest groups of immigrants in Georgia, but have come under increasing pressure in their new home. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 23, 2020
US-Iran conflict catches Caucasus in the crossfire Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia have varying relationships with the two feuding countries, but all have something to lose if the conflict turns hot. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 13, 2020
Turkmenistan: You’re in the army now Turkmenistan is now in the unenviable position of abutting two global hotspots. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 8, 2020
Caucasus braces for conflict in neighboring Iran Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken relatively pro-Tehran lines in the new crisis, while Georgia is sticking close by Washington. Joshua Kucera Jan 6, 2020