Diplomacy

Armenia and Azerbaijani military posts face each other in Khoznavar administrative district, in the southern border region of Syunik. Fighting along the border have killed about 100 troops on both sides in the largest outbreak since the end of the war over Nagorno Karabakh in 2020.

Armenia-Azerbaijan: The Demise of Diplomacy?

New escalation threatens the outlook for engagement, despite the clear benefits for both sides.

14 Sep 22

Border between Turkey and Armenia showing a Turkish border tower. © Arthur Chapman/Flickr

Armenia-Turkey Border Set to Reopen After Three Decades

The plan to allow third-country nationals to cross is seen as the next step towards full normalisation between the two neighbours.

7 Jul 22

Alu Gamakharia, 74, fled Sokhumi in 1993 and settled in Kutaisi, Georgia's second largest city. In 2009 he founded the Peace and Business Caucasus Association to help people from the region receive medical care in Tbilisi-controlled territory. © Nino Bakradze

Georgia’s Health Diplomacy

A medical support programme aims to heal wounds between Abkhazians and Georgians.

22 Jun 22

Azerbaijan’s Balancing Act between Russia and Ukraine

With Russian peacekeepers in Nagorny Karabakh, the region is Baku’s Achilles’ heel.

18 Mar 22

Moldovan president Maia Sandu signing the application. © Maia Sandu

Georgia, Moldova Seek Fast-Track EU Membership

The two countries follow Ukraine’s bid, despite their own vulnerability to Russia.

4 Mar 22

Prime Minister Pashinyan during a recent visit to Brussels. © Official Site of the Prime Minister of Pashinyan

Ukraine Crisis Proves Tense for Armenia

Yerevan faces uncomfortable choice between political and diplomatic alliances.

23 Feb 22

Turkey's President Erdogan visited Ukraine on February 3, 2022. © Press Service of the Ukrainian President

Could Turkey Mediate Ukraine-Russia Talks?

Erdogan seeks the status of intermediary in resolving the current crisis.

16 Feb 22

Armenia Questions CSTO Role

The military alliance’s intervention in the Kazak crisis came in stark contrast to its inaction over Karabakh.

27 Jan 22

Vikram Ruzakhunov, a well-known jazz pianist on his return to Kyrgyzstan.

Anger Over Kyrgyz Detained in Kazakstan

Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.

11 Jan 22

Toivo Klaar, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, overseeing the repatriation of 10 Armenian servicemen in December 2021.

Can the EU Support Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace?

While Brussels is keen to provide technical help and mediation, its role can only go so far.

6 Jan 22

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