Related Articles for "Managing the Caucasus"
July 2013
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23 Jul 2013
Azerbaijan: Courting Enhanced Pakistani Support
To strengthen its hand in the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, Azerbaijan is upgrading its military relations with Pakistan. According to Shahla Sultanova, however, such cooperation is also raising fears of nuclear proliferation and other forms of instability in the South Caucasus. More on «Azerbaijan: Courting Enhanced Pakistani Support»
June 2013
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12 Jun 2013
Armenia Looks West, Tries To Loosen Moscow's Grip
Will Armenia sign up to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union this coming November? Robert Coalson believes it will and that it marks yet another attempt by Yerevan to rebalance its ties with Russia. More on «Armenia Looks West, Tries To Loosen Moscow's Grip»
April 2013
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4 Apr 2013
Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?
While Georgia's politicians believe that reforming the country's armed forces is essential, they remain divided over what roles civilians should play in national defense. Today, Eugene Kogan outlines the issues surrounding Tbilisi’s military reforms and what Russia thinks about them. More on «Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?»
March 2013
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13 Mar 2013
Azerbaijan and the EU: Recalibrating Relations?
Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly dismissive of the European Union’s calls for greater democratization. Eldar Mamedov thinks that Baku should watch its step – tense relations with the EU could harm its long-term strategic interests. More on «Azerbaijan and the EU: Recalibrating Relations?»
February 2013
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27 Feb 2013
The Role of Iran in the South Caucasus
Iran's determination to expand its influence within the South Caucasus is shaped by its desire to counter the threats posed by other powers, writes Tornike Sharashenidze. As a potential rival and prominent energy power, relations with Shia-dominated Azerbaijan are at the top of Tehran's policy agenda. More on «The Role of Iran in the South Caucasus» -
25 Feb 2013
Russia in the Caucasus
Despite the attempts by Western powers to penetrate the Caucasus, Russia continues to exert unmatched influence over the region. In today’s Questions and Answers presentation, the CSS' Aglaya Snetkov outlines some of the differences between Moscow’s North and South Caucasus policies. More on «Russia in the Caucasus» -
25 Feb 2013
An Audit of Power: Turkey’s Leverage in the Post Soviet Space
Adam Balcer argues that Turkey has been one of the main beneficiaries of Russia’s declining influence over the post-Soviet space. Today, he considers the main pillars of Ankara’s policies, with a particular emphasis on its relationship with Azerbaijan and its broader security vision for the Black Sea basin. More on «An Audit of Power: Turkey’s Leverage in the Post Soviet Space» -
7 Feb 2013
Georgia-Russia: Hostile Forever?
Georgia's Mikhail Saakashvili is pushing for constitutional amendments that critics believe will force all future governments to adhere to his political line on Russia. According to Sofo Bukia, the amendments will mandate closer ties with the West and rule out any recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. More on «Georgia-Russia: Hostile Forever? »
January 2013
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30 Jan 2013
How Deep Are Azerbaijan-Israel Relations?
Have recent ties between Azerbaijan and Israel become sufficiently close that Baku might offer up its airfields for an Israeli strike against Iran? Eldar Mamedov says “no”. Both countries still hold divergent views over Nagorno-Karabakh and have little to offer each other over the long-term. More on «How Deep Are Azerbaijan-Israel Relations?»
December 2012
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19 Dec 2012
Caspian Tensions Reveal Turkmenistan’s Rising Confidence
According to Joseph Hammond, the recent discovery of oil reserves in disputed portions of the Caspian Sea has heightened regional tensions. He highlights the collision of interests between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, and further charts the latter's growing influence in regional and global energy politics. More on «Caspian Tensions Reveal Turkmenistan’s Rising Confidence»
