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Georgia is slowly moving into Turkey’s orbit
In the aftermath of the most recent fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkey has emerged as a key player in the Caucasus. This new status will increase its pull over some of its smaller neighbor states. Georgia could soon find itself seeking security guarantees from Ankara, instead of Western organizations – a worrisome development for both Washington and Moscow.
Azerbaijan takes a triple hit
Thanks to vast oil and gas resources, Azerbaijan’s regime has been able to keep a tight lid on the opposition while increasing its influence in the South Caucasus in recent decades. However, the shock in oil prices caused by the coronavirus pandemic comes at a time of political instability. Recent ...
Turkey-Russia conflict has implications for the South Caucasus
When Turkey shot down a Russian warplane in November, the ensuing conflict between the two countries had ripple effects in the South Caucasus and beyond. Turkey made a strong statement of its readiness to defend its interests in a turbulent neighborhood, reinforcing its status as a regional power to be ...
The competing interests of Azerbaijan and Russia and the implications for regional development
Azerbaijan is using its pivotal location and its energy wealth to maintain a stance of independence while pursuing its own regional objectives and minimising foreign intervention in its domestic policies. A central pillar of the country’s policy has been to limit Moscow’s ability to influence its vital gas and oil ...
Russia's President Putin fails to turn up the heat on Azerbaijan
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to Azerbaijan in more than seven years reflected the complex and sometimes strained relationship between the two oil producing countries - highlighted by Azerbaijan’s westward-oriented energy focus. But Moscow is intent on continuing its efforts to keep Azerbaijan in its sphere of influence while ...
