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Azerbaijan Reclaims Armenian Enclave, Shifting Region’s Political Dynamics
Pro-Armenian leaders in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh appeared to have surrendered to Azerbaijan’s demands.
Azerbaijan Begins a Military Operation in Nagorno-Karabakh
The action in the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh has left 25 people dead, the authorities say. And it’s raising fears of an expanding conflict.
Gunman Attacks Azerbaijan Embassy in Tehran, Killing the Head of Security
Iranian officials blamed the assault, which also wounded two guards, on “personal motivations,” while the Azerbaijani authorities called it a “terrorist attack.” A suspect is in custody.
Renewed Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Underlines Russia’s Waning Influence
Russia helped end a 2020 war and its troops policed the cease-fire. But with a new crisis in the Caucasus heating up, Moscow, distracted and weakened by Ukraine, has not intervened.
What 70 Years of War Can Tell Us About the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Despite some postmodern features, the fighting resembles a type of conflict from decades past: wars fought between nations in which one does not conquer the other outright.
What 70 Years of War Can Tell Us About the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Despite some postmodern features, the fighting resembles a type of conflict from decades past: wars fought between nations in which one does not conquer the other outright.
Now Fighting for Ukraine: Volunteers Seeking Revenge Against Russia
Chechens, Crimean Tatars and people from the former Soviet republics, all with deep historical grievances against Moscow, are eagerly taking up arms for Kyiv.
A Distracted Russia Is Losing Its Grip on Its Old Soviet Sphere
Russia’s domination of Central Asia and the Caucasus region is unraveling as the Kremlin focuses on the war in Ukraine — and border violence is flaring.
The Fight Between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Explained
The hostilities that flared again last week reflect decades of animosity over a mountain region, but the consequences could be far wider. Here’s a guide.