Europe Europe woos Central Asia as Russia’s appeal wanes EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is the latest high-level Western official to visit the region, and Moscow isn't happy.Joanna LillisNovember 28, 2022
Europe Russia sanctions are spurring a new Silk Road To avoid sanctions, countries are actively reopening moribund routes and creating greater connectivity across the Middle East and Asia.James M. DorseyAugust 13, 2022
Asia-Pacific The Karakalpakstan protests are both a history lesson and warning for the West The tiny independent region is one of many places chafing against arbitrary borders imposed by former empires. Anatol LievenJuly 06, 2022
Middle East Iran sees opening in Central Asia while Russia is bogged down elsewhere But after protests in Afghanistan and a recent knife attack against Shiite clerics, it may not be as smooth as Tehran had hoped.James M. DorseyApril 19, 2022
Europe Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Iran reach gas trade deal The agreement was presented by both Baku and Tehran as proof that their recent political crisis had been overcome. Has it?Joshua KuceraDecember 05, 2021
Europe Iran-Azerbaijan: A new cold war? The short-term crisis between the two neighbors has dissipated. But in the longer term, relations have gotten a lot more complicated.Eldar MamedovNovember 24, 2021