Caucasus
Russia 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 inaction reduces its south Caucasus influence
Russia's president fails to answer Armenian accusations of not responding to besieged highway
RussiaAzerbaijan-Iran friction will recede but not dissipate
Officials and media in Iran and Azerbaijan are waging a rhetorical war in which each casts the other as a malign force
AzerbaijanRival wargames show downturn in Iran-Azerbaijan ties
Neighbours Iran and Azerbaijan have much in common but frictions are frequent, as shown in their latest rival wargames
AzerbaijanRussia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants
Georgia and Kazakhstan are among several former Soviet states grappling with an unexpected influx of Russians
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