Bishkek Turns Face to Moscow
Membership of economic grouping risks distancing Kyrgyzstan from some of its near neighbours.
19 Sep 14
Diplomacy
Armenia Sends Official to Erdoğan Inauguration
Move seen as tentative step towards reviving diplomatic process.
4 Sep 14
Uzbekistan Being Nicer to Tajik Neighbours?
Conciliatory gestures unlikely to lead to swift improvement in relations.
3 Sep 14
After NATO's Gentle Rebuff, Georgia Still Hopeful
Officials want alliance to offer something concrete this autumn, if membership plan isn't on the table.
16 Jul 14
Russia Factor Shifts Kyrgyz-Uzbek Power Balance
Kyrgyzstan's growing ties with Moscow give it added clout in region but could prove a liability.
12 Jul 14
"Russian Lesson" Provokes Fury in Armenia
Outspoken Moscow media official suggests Armenia should adopt Russian as an official language.
30 Jun 14
Kazakstan's Balancing Act Over Ukraine Ties
Government aims to strengthen links with Kiev while avoiding alienating strategic partner Moscow.
26 Jun 14
As List Grows, Azeri Leaders Say "What Political Prisoners?"
Government currently presiding over human-right-friendly Council of Europe’s cabinet.
23 Jun 14
Armenia Faces Delay to Joining Moscow-Led Union
Experts say that concerns about Nagorny Karabakh are hampering progress towards accession.
6 Jun 14
Economic Union Challenges Kazak Foreign Policy
Now it's committed to Moscow's regional project, Kazakstan may find it hard to maintain other relationships.
5 Jun 14
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