Azerbaijan Considers Leaving Council of Europe
Rather than refute human rights criticisms point by point, the government says Armenia is worse.
29 Jun 15
Diplomacy
Karabakh Opposition Gains Small Presence in Parliament
Domestic politics go largely ignored as international community says it doesn't recognise the state so can't recognise its elections.
20 May 15
Armenia Could Reap Rewards From Iran Agreement
Yerevan may benefit from increased trade and new export routes.
27 Apr 15
Armenia Seeks New Deal With EU
Limited benefits from joining Russian-led economic bloc seem to have prompted Yerevan to re-engage with Brussels.
27 Apr 15
Armenia Looks West as Eurasian Project Frays
President holds talks in Brussels instead of joining a meeting with Russian, Kazak and Belarussian counterparts.
9 Apr 15
Armenia: Back to Square One with Turkey
In the end. painstaking efforts to rebuild the troubled relationship were blocked by massive unresolved differences.
3 Mar 15
Armenia: Murder Case Strains Relations with Moscow
Mass protests held over Yerevan’s failure to try Russian suspect in an Armenian court.
26 Jan 15
US Deal: Mixed Responses From Cuban Dissidents
Some see thaw as “betrayal”, others as an opportunity to set conditions that Havana must meet.
28 Dec 14
Kazak-Russian Treaty: Cave-in or Pragmatism?
Kazakstan agrees to “coordinate” foreign policy with Moscow. Some read that as “seeking approval”.
13 Nov 14
Armenia's Eurasian Deal: Sell-Out or Fair Trade?
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
27 Oct 14
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