Caucasus
Armenia will seek new partners while holding to Russia
The new government in Yerevan is trying to build a broader set of relationships without offending Moscow too much
ArmeniaDifferences will hamper Azerbaijan-Armenia reset
A change of government in Armenia has led to a series of meetings between the new premier and Azerbaijan's president
ArmeniaRussian disinformation campaign spreads wider
The goals of such campaigns range from influencing elections to sowing political doubt; some aims are easier than others
InternationalGeorgian offer to rebel entities may come too late
Georgia's government is trying to win over residents of the two rebel entities by soft power
GeorgiaCaucasus rail link will give Iran access to Black Sea
Iran will gain from improved regional rail links but will not rejoice as Armenia loses out
CaucasusHomophobic abuses challenge Moscow's grip on Chechnya
For the moment, the authorities in Moscow are insisting they see no evidence of claims of systematic abuses
RussiaIsrael finds ready arms market in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan buys Israeli drones to spy on its Armenian neighbours
AzerbaijanDefence pact increases Armenian dependence on Russia
Russia has secured a joint defence pact with key ally Armenia, although its external targets are unclear
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