What Turkey wants in the South Caucasus

Dr. Mustafa Aydin, a professor of international relations at Kadir Has University is in Yerevan to participate in a conference organized by the Caucasus Institute entitled “Gathering Storm: Regional Security of the South Caucasus in the Context of the …

The burgeoning Gulf Arab footprint in the South Caucasus

Geopolitics and illicit economies in the South Caucasus

At a geographic intersection between East and West, the South Caucasus has long sought to work with, or contend with, external powers on either side of the compass. The countries in the former Soviet region – Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia – count …

Decolonising the North Caucasus, one language at a time

Хьоме дешархо (Dear Reader), Much has already been said about the likely closure of RFE/RL and the consequences it will have for the region. However, there is one crucial aspect that I believe deserves more attention: RFE/RL’s decolonial impact. I …

Russia and Iran Manage Diverging Interests in South Caucasus

Executive Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the wide-ranging Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on January 17 to boost bilateral relations for further progress in areas including opposition …

"My Caucasus": Kote Sulaberidze’s Solo Exhibition at TBC Concept Gallery

The gallery of TBC Concept’s multifunctional space  is pleased to present Kote Sulaberidze’s solo exhibition My Caucasus. The exhibition brings together selected works created by the artist from the 1990s to the present day. The main axis of the exhibition …

Armenia’s drift toward the West – a misstep in the Caucasus?

“The hard truth is that the Caucasus doesn’t reward rigid alliances. As Azerbaijan’s spat with Russia shows, even close partners (however complex that partnership is) can clash without upending the board. Armenia’s future lies not in choosing a camp, but …

Peace Prospects in the South Caucasus

News of a draft peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a positive note during a tumultuous period for European security. This deal sets up the opportunity to bring an end to over four decades of conflict. However, tensions remain high and trust …

Oskanian: By initiating this Peace Forum, Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian dialogue and peace in the ...

ArmInfo. The right of return  for displaced persons is a cornerstone of international law,  supported by numerous legal precedents and international  declarations.  Former Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian  commented on the decision of the Council …

Mike Waltz: The Conflict in the South Caucasus Must End, Prisoners Should Be Released

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, has called on Azerbaijan to free all Armenian prisoners and said its conflict with Armenia must finally be resolved. “Conflict in the South Caucasus must end,” Waltz said …