Army

Ukraine's President Zelensky attends a recent military training exercise. © Office of the President of Ukraine

Russian Troops Continue to Mass on Ukrainian Border

Analysts see build-up as part of a multi-pronged provocation against the West.

23 Nov 21

Aged anti-landing barricades are positioned on a beach facing China on the Taiwanese island of Little Kinmen which, at points lies only a few miles from China. © Carl Court/Getty Images

China-Taiwan Tensions Mount

Could Beijing's growing belligerence be a preparation for war?

12 Oct 21

Village of Kut, which has been the site of recent clashes. © Courtesy of residents near Kut

Armenian-Azerbaijani Border Tensions Escalate

Experts warn that the respective countries’ approaches to ending the conflict are currently irreconcilable.

31 Aug 21

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Ukrainian positions on in the Kherson region, 27 April 2021. © The Presidential Office of Ukraine

Ukrainian Border Towns Calm in Face of Russian Buildup

Locals report hearing heavy weapons fire but feel in no immediate danger.

30 Apr 21

Pashinyan's protestors in a verbal clash with those against him at a rally in early March. © Arshaluys Mghdesyan

Can Armenia’s Political Truce Last?

Early elections and a new chief-of-staff unlikely to resolve ongoing crisis.

5 Apr 21

Opposition parties gathered in front of the National Assembly in Baghramyan Avenue to protest Pashinyan. © Mania Israyelyan

Armenia’s Political Crisis Heats Up

Leader condemns army interference after military chiefs demand his resignation.

8 Mar 21

The Deputy Commander of Russia’s peacekeeping forces, Dmitry Shuvarkin’s meeting with Araik Harutunyan, president of the unrecognised Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh. (Photo: Arayik Harutyunyan/Facebook)

Azerbaijan: Unease over Russian Forces in Karabakh

Resentment of their presence is deeply connected with historical memories of occupation.

18 Dec 20

Why Azerbaijan Won

Hi-tech weapon systems bought with oil revenue ultimately tipped the balance.

17 Nov 20

The Karadash Hill, from the Armenian border village of Chinari, where fighting took place between the two sides in July. (Photo: Arshaluis Mghdesyan)

Armenia-Azerbaijan: What's Behind Latest Clashes?

Escalations shows that any short-term progress towards peace remains unlikely.

27 Aug 20

Ani Ovannisyan pictured near her base. (Photo: Arshaluys Mghdesyan)

Women in Armenian Army Fight for Change

State encouraging more female participation in country’s military.

27 Jul 20

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