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U.S. President Donald Trump (C) answers questions during a signing ceremony with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L), and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (R) in the State Dining Room of the White House on August 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. The agreement signed during the ceremony is intended to bring an end to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijani that has lasted for decades.
U.S. President Donald Trump (C) answers questions during a signing ceremony with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L), and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (R) in the State Dining Room of the White House on August 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. The agreement signed during the ceremony is intended to bring an end to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijani that has lasted for decades. © Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Caucasus Hopeful After Peace Deal, But Spoilers Loom

The US-brokered deal uses major business projects to resolve a long-standing conflict. But can it survive the dangers ahead?

19 Sep 25
U.S. and Philippine troops fire a Javelin missile at a target out at sea during a counter landing live fire exercise as part of U.S.-Philippines joint military exercises on May 06, 2024 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. These war games follow an incident where the Philippines accused China of attacking their ships with water cannons near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, damaging vessels and injuring crew members.
U.S. and Philippine troops fire a Javelin missile at a target out at sea during a counter landing live fire exercise as part of U.S.-Philippines joint military exercises on May 06, 2024 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. These war games follow an incident where the Philippines accused China of attacking their ships with water cannons near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, damaging vessels and injuring crew members. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Philippines Push Back Over China’s South Sea Actions

Reflecting public sentiment, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr warns that his country will not yield to “any foreign power”.

24 Jun 24
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Kyrgyzstan's President counterpart Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek on October 12. It was Putin's first trip abroad since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against him in March 2023.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Kyrgyzstan's President counterpart Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek on October 12. It was Putin's first trip abroad since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against him in March 2023. © Website of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic

Putin’s Bishkek Visit Signals Moscow’s Increasing Interest in Central Asia

The region’s role on the world stage is rising as the US and the EU also look at strengthening ties.The region’s role on the world stage is rising as the US and the EU also look at strengthening ties.

16 Oct 23
Residents of Nagorny Karabakh protest against Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Armenian-populated region at a Russian checkpoint. Tasked with enforcing the 2020 ceasefire between Yerevan and Baku, Russian peacekeepers did little to prevent Azerbaijan from setting up checkpoints on the Lachin corridor, Kazabakh’s only gateway to Armenia, and shutting down traffic of goods and people.
Residents of Nagorny Karabakh protest against Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Armenian-populated region at a Russian checkpoint. Tasked with enforcing the 2020 ceasefire between Yerevan and Baku, Russian peacekeepers did little to prevent Azerbaijan from setting up checkpoints on the Lachin corridor, Kazabakh’s only gateway to Armenia, and shutting down traffic of goods and people.

Yerevan Angry Over Moscow’s Inaction as Nagorny Karabakh Blockade Continues

Russia remains cautious as Azerbaijan’s block of the region’s only gateway drags into its ninth month.

8 Sep 23
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