Nagorno-Karabakh
Disputed region between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Reports on Nagorno-Karabakh See all →
Turkey’s push for greater influence in Central Asia
Turkey sees an opportunity to build its influence in the Turkic nations of Central Asia. Its growing importance as an energy hub, its tightening alliance with Azerbaijan and recent developments in the Middle East all make this an attractive strategic move for Ankara. But it is not without dangers, as it is certain to butt heads with other powers in the region, namely China, Russia and Iran.
The Nagorno-Karabakh war’s double tragedy for Armenia
Last year’s 44-day war between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region ended in a decisive victory for the former. Not only does the result jeopardize Armenia’s territorial integrity and increase its dependence on Moscow, it has also stalled a crucial reform process that its people had hoped the government ...
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 ...
Turkey maneuvers to become a regional energy baron
Over the past several years, Turkey has become a major player in energy deliveries from the Caucasus to Europe, and its deepening partnership with Azerbaijan has only solidified its position as a regional power. As Russia’s grip on the region weakens, it could lead to serious security concerns, with Ankara ...
The Kremlin’s Chechen factor
The latest violent chapter in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh has rebalanced geopolitical realities in the South Caucasus. Turkey has made significant progress in expanding its role there. Even more disturbingly for the Kremlin, the 2020 war has been associated with a surge in radical political Islam that threatens to spill ...
