Reconciliation

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) answers questions during a signing ceremony with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L), and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (R) in the State Dining Room of the White House on August 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. The agreement signed during the ceremony is intended to bring an end to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijani that has lasted for decades. © Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Caucasus Hopeful After Peace Deal, But Spoilers Loom

The US-brokered deal uses major business projects to resolve a long-standing conflict. But can it survive the dangers ahead?

19 Sep 25

The Legacy of the Muhajirs

Award-winning documentary explores ancient traditions through historical records and personal testimony.

8 Apr 24

Palestinians walk to Khan Younis December 10, 2001 after crossing a checkpoint into an Israeli settled area in the Gaza strip. A crane on the Israeli side builds up a wall around the settlement. In the background are buildings in Khan Younis that Israeli forces have fired into. © Roger Lemoyne/Getty Images

How Flowers and Fruit Failed to Build a State

Former diplomat looks back at decades of frustrated attempts to support the two-state solution.

1 Nov 23

Since 1992, the Yerablur military cemetery, on a hilltop in the outskirts of Yerevan, has been the burial place of Armenian soldiers who died in the Nagorny Karabakh wars. © Arshaluis Mghdesyan

Is Armenia Giving up on Nagorny Karabakh?

Statements recognising Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity signal painful decisions may lie ahead.

8 Jun 23

Armenia-Turkey Border Set to Reopen After Three Decades

The plan to allow third-country nationals to cross is seen as the next step towards full normalisation between the two neighbours.

7 Jul 22

A small river runs through the center of Vareš. The whole area is rich in water. © IWPR

Bosnia: The Town That Resisted Ethnic Division

Despite nationalist politics elsewhere, residents refuse to be divided along ethnic lines.

22 Dec 21

Khor Virap monastery lies a few hundred metres from the Armenia - Turkish border. It overlooks Mount Ararat, a symbol of Armenian identity, which is located on Turkish territory. © Creative Commons

Assessing Armenia-Turkey Normalisation

After decades of strained relations, why are they finally making serious moves towards re-opening ties?

16 Dec 21

President Volodomyr Zelensky and President Andrzej Duda during the latter's visit to Ukraine in October. (Photo: President of Ukraine's Official Site)

History Still Strains Poland-Ukraine Relations

Progress remains slow, despite wide ranging shared interests.

18 Nov 20

A woman confronts a police officer as protesters demand the removal of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from office on November 11, 2020 in Yerevan, Armenia. (Photo: Alex McBride/Getty Images)

Anger and Jubilation Over Karabakh Deal

With questions remaining over implementation, any move towards reconciliation seems far away.

13 Nov 20

Sisters Galina and Elina Balasanyan in the basement of a church where they have been sheltering from fighting in Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh, October 2020. © Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images

Armenian, Azeri Youth Speak Out For Peace

Some young people are challenging the narrative of conflict.

8 Oct 20

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