The Caucasus
Named for the mountain range between southern Russia, and northern Turkey and Iran, the Caucasus is home to the nations of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. While all three nations have made progress toward democracy and a free market in varying degrees since independence in the 1990s, corruption, human rights violations, and conflict still hinder efforts to improve regional security.
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
Armenian voters offered false choice between security and democracy
Armenians will go to the polls on June 20 in snap parliamentary elections that the opposition seeks to position as a straight choice between democracy and security following the country’s 2020 military defeat.
Tue, Feb 23, 2021
Experts react: What’s behind the crisis in Georgia?
On February 23, Georgian authorities arrested a top opposition leader, sparking a new political crisis for the country. Experts react to the latest developments and what it means for the young democracy’s future.
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Tue, Nov 24, 2020
Ukraine must study the economic foundations of Azerbaijan’s military success
Ukraine must learn from Azerbaijan and look to create a strong economy built on modern technologies and broad international cooperation before seeking to regain Russian-occupied regions of the country.
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