Armenia
Several top Armenian officials resign amid political shake-up
Resignations announced after PM Nikol Pashinyan criticised judicial and law enforcement reforms.
Georgia’s Armenians and Azerbaijanis: an easy target for Georgian Dream vote manipulation
Georgia’s minority areas tended – with the help of extensive vote-buying and intimidation, the opposition argues – to vote overwhelmingly in favour of Georgian Dream.
Greta Thunberg joins the fight for democracy in the South Caucasus
Thunberg tells bne IntelliNews she hopes to stand in solidarity "with the struggle for justice and democracy in the whole South Caucasus region".
What Trump’s return means for Armenia and the South Caucasus
Some see Trump’s comeback as a chance for Azerbaijan to minimise Western involvement in the Caucasus and achieve a deal with Armenia with maximum benefits for Azerbaijan.
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Armenian ambassador allegedly receives death threats from Azerbaijani counterpart in Brussels
The tensions come amid ongoing negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan over a possible peace deal to end decades of hostility over territorial disputes.
Russia warns against 'hasty' Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal promoted by West
Lavrov cautions that a premature peace deal, which Western allies are advocating, risks reigniting regional tensions rather than establishing stability.
COMMENT: Biden makes last gasp attempt to reach Armenian-Azerbaijani peace deal
If Donald Trump is elected president of the US, the likelihood of war being resumed by Azerbaijan will increase, and the signing of a treaty may become impossible.
COMMENT: The outlook for Armenia-Turkey normalisation
There is a renewed sense of movement in the process of “normalisation” between Armenia and Turkey, but progress has been impeded by Ankara's unwillingness to do anything that undermines its relationship with Azerbaijan.
Armenia optimistic about imminent peace deal following recent talks
While Armenia favours signing on the basis of points already agreed and leaving aside unresolved issues, Baku has resisted this approach, insisting on a fully-fledged agreement.
INTERVIEW: Central Asia to grow by diversifying, says EDB chairman
Nikolai Podguzov tells bne IntelliNews that resource-rich region can achieve fast and sustainable growth by investing into new industries.
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Iranian, Armenian leaders discuss bilateral ties in BRICS meeting
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on October 24, on the sidelines of his Russia visit, to discuss expanding bilateral and regional cooperation.
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger
Tajikistan remains a country of concern.
EBRD lowers Emerging Europe growth forecasts amid economic challenges
Development bank expects 2.8% growth across its region of operations in 2024, rising to 3.5% in 2025.
COMMENT: Strengthening Interregional Connectivity: A Path to Prosperity for Central Asia and the Caucasus
Climate change, supply chain disruptions and the digital divide represent significant challenges to global growth. It is more important than ever to create the conditions to address these challenges.
Iran to open shopping centre in Armenia
Iran is set to open a large trade centre in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, on October 1.
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COMMENT: How Armenia helps Russia bypass Western sanctions
Armenia must adhere to a multivector foreign policy while effectively managing risks, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated two years ago during a lecture in the Netherlands. But that includes the necessity of trading with Russia.
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Iranian TV host banned from TV following Azerbaijan annexation remarks
A well-known presenter on Iran's state-run Ofogh TV channel, Hossein Hosseini, has reportedly been banned from further broadcasting after making controversial comments about Azerbaijan.
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Iran-Russia tensions rise over Armenian corridor
Iran has firmly restated its opposition to the proposed Zangezur corridor, which would connect Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchivan through Armenian territory.
Iran summons Russian ambassador over support for Zangezur corridor
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has "invited" Russian Ambassador Alexei Dedov to express Tehran's concerns over Moscow's support for the Zangezur corridor project.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Globsec security forum insists Ukraine is still winning the war
The groupthink at Central Europe's top security conference is a serious weakness when the Ukraine war is so finely balanced and sober analysis is more essential than ever.