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
Diplomacy
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
Armenian Politicians Claim Credit for France's Genocide Law
Others say French decision was not really influenced by Yerevan.
15 Feb 12
Lost in Translation: Iraqi Jitters at "Iran Domination" Quote
Despite Iranian insistence that official’s remarks were twisted, merest suggestion of external influence stirs controversy in Iraq.
28 Jan 12
Uzbeks Seek Stronger Security Ties With US
Central Asian state shifts between Moscow and Washington depending on circumstances, leading expert says.
25 Jan 12
Afghan Film Cancellation Blamed on Iran
Tehran accused of derailing screening of films depicting abuse of Afghan refugees.
8 Nov 11
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