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South Caucasus
The South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia - is one of strategic importance, not only for adjacent countries, such as Turkiye, Russia, Iran and the Central Asian states, but also for neighbours such as the European Union and the GCC states, and globally for the United States, India, China, Pakistan and Japan.
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Opinion: Turkey is the new major power in the South Caucasus
1 December 2020
Turkey has challenged Russian monopoly in the South Caucasus. Ankara's deep military partnership with neighboring Azerbaijan, and its decision to openly support the latter during the fighting in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone significantly asserted its role in the conflict and the region, argues Fuad Shahabzov in this op-ed
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Azerbaijan enters Lachin region
1 December 2020
Under the 10 November agreement Russian troops will now patrol the strategic Lachin corridor that connects Armenia with Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Pandemic and politics: Georgia heads back to lockdown amid political stalemate
26 November 2020
The Georgian government has announced a two month partial lockdown following a spike in coronavirus cases. The move comes amid continued political stalemate with all opposition parties refusing to enter the new parliament after recent elections.
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US Guided Missile destroyer enters the Black Sea in sign of support for allies
24 November 2020
“Operating in the Black Sea signifies our commitment to partners and allies in the region,” said Cmdr. Kelley Jones, commanding officer of Donald Cook.
