Caucasus
Russian 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
ArmeniaRussia seeks to direct Karabakh peace diplomacy
Moscow will work with international mediators but reserves the right to step in as it sees fit
CaucasusDrive to revive Karabakh talks may falter
Verbal Armenian and Azerbaijani commitments to resolve the dispute rarely produce improvements on the ground
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