Diplomacy
Uzbekistan's Revolving Foreign Policy
Tashkent abandons regional security bloc, but such policy shifts are never permanent.
2 Jul 12
Iran-Azerbaijan: Offence Meant, and Taken
War of words covers every subject from national leaders' characters to Eurovision.
12 Jun 12
Gulf States Snub Iraq at Arab Summit
Analysts say low attendance reflects neighbours’ tensions with Iraq.
4 Apr 12
Derision at "Servile" Putin Fan Club in Armenia
Comic turn, or nefarious plot to project Russian power?
16 Mar 12
Iraq Hopes Arab Summit Will Boost Its Role
Event seen as key moment for Baghdad as regional player following US withdrawal in December 2011.
15 Mar 12
Armenia Stands Firm on Eurovision Boycott
Country will not be represented at event in Azerbaijan even though incident that sparked outrage turns out not to be true.
9 Mar 12
Iran Crisis Poses Major Risks to South Caucasus
Each state has different relationship with Tehran, but all are vulnerable to conflict spillover.
27 Feb 12
Azerbaijan Dismisses Iran's "Mossad" Claims
But row over alleged support for Israeli agents shows just how bad Azerbaijan’s relationship with Iran is.
18 Feb 12
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