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Putin’s Hidden Game in the South Caucasus

Russia and like-minded South Caucasus leaders are reshaping alliances in the region, where competition for influence is raging.

· June 3, 2024
Foreign Affairs
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The End of the Near Abroad

Putin’s war on Ukraine marks the end of the near abroad—the idea that Russia enjoys a special status in much of the post-Soviet space. But while Russia’s neighbors are seeking greater independence, they are not necessarily turning West.

· May 16, 2024
In The Media
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Armenia’s Existential Moment

Armenia is facing its most precarious moment in three decades. The loss of Karabakh, a region with a centuries-old history of Armenian habitation and heritage, will reverberate for generations.

· December 5, 2023
Engelsberg Ideas
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Understanding the Nagorno Karabakh Conflict

Azerbaijan's use of force in Nagorno Karabakh has reignited violence in the long-running conflict between Baku and Yerevan.

· September 29, 2023
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The EU and Azerbaijan: Time to Talk Tough

By launching a military offensive in Nagorny Karabakh, President Aliyev forfeited the trust of Europeans. Azerbaijan’s status as a transport hub cannot be a reason for the EU to go soft on Baku.

· September 26, 2023
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A Tragic Endgame in Karabakh

Shifting alliances and the potential of a mass exodus could turn the conflict into a humanitarian disaster.

· September 22, 2023