Armenian PM expresses concerns over Russian peacekeepers

Pashinyan claims that Russian peacekeepers have failed to prevent disruptions in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region

Russian-Turkish ‘co-opetition’ from Syria to Nagorno-Karabakh

At a time when conflicts are increasingly interconnected, and provide tactical levers to assert pressure elsewhere, the competition between Russia-Iran and Turkiye in Syria and the South Caucasus is destined to overlap.

A silent Turkish-Russian standoff in Kazakhstan

Turkey's dream of a common army for Turkic countries may have been dashed by the quick Russian-led CSTO operation to subdue violent unrest in Kazakhstan early this year.

Predictions for 2023? Annus horribilis with some surprising upsides

The Cradle's writers offer up their predictions for 2023. The common theme is massive global shifts, some good, some bad.

South Caucasus: A battle of wills and corridors

Azerbaijan and Turkiye are gunning to establish the “Zangezur corridor,” in direct conflict with Iran and Armenia’s interests as it entails the blockade of the Lachin corridor – a lifeline for the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Can Iran push Russia to action in the South Caucasus?

Moscow and Tehran’s mutual ally, Armenia, is feeling the pressure of NATO-backed Azerbaijan’s assault on its sovereignty. It is in both countries' geopolitical and security interests not to allow Yerevan to fall

Azerbaijan claims they ‘crushed’ Armenian attack in Nagorno-Karabakh

The EU called for an immediate end to hostilities, and said both sides should respect the ceasefire

Will Azerbaijan become a NATO pawn against Russia in South Caucasus?

Despite its recent 'alliance' upgrade with Russia, Azerbaijan wears many geopolitical masks and could play Trojan horse for Moscow's NATO adversaries

Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in Russia after renewed border clashes

Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders have met for the first time in nearly a year, and for the second time since they fought a war last year

Russia affirms readiness to facilitate peace talks between Azerbaijan, Armenia

Tensions between the two nations have remained high for over two years since Yerevan and Baku disputed over the Nagorno-Karabakh region

Frenemies: Russia and Turkey’s ‘cooperative rivalry’

Russia and Turkey are often mistakenly cast as allies. Their active rivalry in some of Eurasia's biggest zones of conflict is only likely to grow as Ankara seeks a seat at the Big Table.

Baku and Yerevan agree on ceasefire after renewed border clashes

Fears of another round of violent hostilities between Azerbaijan and Armenia end with mediation by Iran and Russia