Caucasus
Georgia will increasingly shift towards Eurasia
The passage of controversial NGO legislation has caused tensions within Georgia and with Western states
GeorgiaThe EU will encounter obstacles in the South Caucasus
The EU has attempted to intensify its engagement in the South Caucasus, with varying degrees of success
CaucasusRussia will lose more influence in the South Caucasus
Distracted by its war in Ukraine, Russia is unable to perform the role of regional hegemon in the South Caucasus
CaucasusIran will work to improve ties in the South Caucasus
Iran believes that changing regional relations in the South Caucasus over the past three years have left it isolated
IranBaku and Tbilisi will be main threat to EU power plan
War in Ukraine and isolation of Russia are factors in EU’s renewed attempt to build up Black Sea connectivity
AzerbaijanRussia's uncaring attitude will alienate Armenia
Moscow may have its own reasons for failing Yerevan, but it is losing a key ally in the process
ArmeniaRussia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants
Georgia and Kazakhstan are among several former Soviet states grappling with an unexpected influx of Russians
Russia