Diplomacy

US Focus on Fuel, Not Freedom in Turkmenistan

Moscow to Abandon Azeri Radar Site

Gabala facility was key early warning post, but Moscow isn’t prepared to accept massive rent increase just to keep it.

Georgia's New Leaders Seek Fresh Start With Russia

So far, Moscow has given only a guarded response.

Moscow's Doors Still Open to Uzbekistan

Leading Russian expert says it’s up to Tashkent to decide what kind of relationship it wants with Moscow.

Uzbekistan Rules Out Foreign Military Bases

Uzbekistan's Revolving Foreign Policy

Tashkent abandons regional security bloc, but such policy shifts are never permanent.

China, Uzbekistan Ties Shaped by Shared World View

Iran-Azerbaijan: Offence Meant, and Taken

War of words covers every subject from national leaders' characters to Eurovision.

Gulf States Snub Iraq at Arab Summit

Analysts say low attendance reflects neighbours’ tensions with Iraq.

Derision at "Servile" Putin Fan Club in Armenia

Comic turn, or nefarious plot to project Russian power?