The authoritative text of the Convention on the Status of the Caspian Sea (Caspian Convention), signed August 12 in Aktau, Kazakhstan, is now available. After 23 years of negotiations, skepticism seems to be an influential trend in interpreting the Convention’s significance. It is easier for an expert to say, “Oh I didn’t expect such progress,” Read More…
This article is part one of a two-part series on the tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Aidan Simardone examines regional actors involved in the conflict and the potential effects a war would have for the security of the region.
Marko Gombac discusses the effect of the increasing isolation of Azerbaijan in the Eurasian economic region highlighted by Monday’s ceasefire violations.
Following the deadly outbreak of violence between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the perpetually unstable conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh, Neil Siviter examines what role NATO can play to facilitate peace.
Drazo Kraishnik discusses his experience working for the World Bank Institute.
Matt Korda investigates how a decade-old murder plays a central role in explaining and perpetuating the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Matt Korda analyzes how the Caucasian pipeline network explains and drives the politics of the South Caucasus.
Charles Kouri examines the potential for NATO mediation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.