Afghan-US Pact Still Hangs in Balance
Talks falter on central issue of immunity for American troops post-2014.
15 Oct 13
Diplomacy
After EU Talks, Armenia Swings Back to Moscow
Opposition parties attack plans to join Russian-led trade bloc.
13 Sep 13
Shanghai Bloc Struggles for Relevance
Leading members Russia and China ultimately have separate interests, especially when it comes to trade and energy deals in Central Asia.
12 Sep 13
Georgians Wary of Medvedev Overtures
Russian prime minister talks of improving relations five years after 2008 war, but makes it clear there will be no compromise on key issues.
22 Aug 13
Border Shooting Inflames Armenia-Turkey Tensions
Death of Turkish civilian worsens an already troubled relationship.
20 Aug 13
Azerbaijan Clamps Down on Karabakh Visitors
Foreigners who slip across from Armenia told they are unwelcome in Azerbaijan.
14 Aug 13
Armenia Takes One Step Towards Europe
Immediate effect will be to ease visa process; broader trade benefits will come later.
8 Aug 13
Georgia: US Didn't Force Tougher Visa Rules for Iran
Minister insists decision made internally, not connected with American concerns about Tbilisi as haven for Iranian sanctions-busters.
10 Jul 13
Armenia Weighs Foreign Economic Partnerships
Some experts warn of dangers of getting too close to Moscow, others of abandoning its protection.
2 Jul 13
Armenia: Anger at Land Deal With Iran
Justice minister says local authorities don’t have right to lease farmland to neighbouring state.
23 Jun 13
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