Belarus Crisis May Signal Shift for Ukraine
Lukashenko has friends in Kyiv – but now faces increased pressure from Russia.
23 Sep 20
Diplomacy
What Future For Transnistria Talks?
Chisinau’s new coalition government makes fresh attempt to get negotiations back on track.
17 Oct 19
Ukraine Fears Fall Out From Trump Impeachment
Leaked call highlights Volodymyr Zelensky’s political inexperience.
4 Oct 19
Georgia's Strategic Game Changer
Infrastructure project will have enormous political, economic and security impact.
20 Aug 19
NATO Head on Georgia, Russia's Red Lines and Saakashvili
Treaty organisation will not allow Russia to influence accession.
30 Mar 19
Could China Be Softening Stance on Kazak, Kyrgyz Minorities?
Mass release of detainees stirs hopes that international criticism may be working.
22 Jan 19
Regret Over NATO's "Wrong Signal" to Putin
Ex-sec gen says that only firm transatlantic unity can rein in Russia.
15 Nov 18
Are Kazaks Happy About Closer Ties to China?
Ever-tighter links appear to be alarming some ordinary citizens.
1 Aug 18
Could Uzbekistan Lead Central Asia?
In surprise move, previously isolated state calls for tighter regional integration.
22 Nov 17
Armenia's CSTO Disappointment
Member states failed to appoint an Armenian as the bloc’s new general secretary.
7 Nov 16
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