While the Caucasus nation might want to reduce its reliance on Russia for a more reliable ally, Western nations have offered moral support but little else.
Tag: territorial disputes
In Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict, a Bloody End in Nagorno-Karabakh
After decades of wars and tense stalemates, almost no one saw it coming: Azerbaijan seized Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenian control seemingly overnight.
The Philippines’ Tension With China Crosses New Line in South China Sea
The Philippines is pushing back against China’s territorial claims. But Chinese forces have been unrelenting in using direct confrontation, raising worries about an escalation.
Death Toll Rises in Nagorno-Karabakh Fuel Depot Blast
The cause of the blast in the region of Azerbaijan where thousands have been fleeing for Armenia was not immediately clear.
Philippines Says It Removed Barrier in South China Sea That Blocked Boats
With tensions running high in the South China Sea over territorial rights, the Philippines offered a direct challenge to Beijing by instructing its Coast Guard to haul away a Chinese barrier.
Nearly 400 Ethnic Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh
More than 1,000 people crossed the border from the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday, days after a military offensive returned the ethnic Armenian enclave to Azerbaijan’s control.
Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea
The world’s most brazen maritime militarization is gaining muscle in waters through which one-third of global ocean trade passes.
As Armenia and Azerbaijan Clash, Russia Is a Distracted Spectator
In the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia, drained by the war in Ukraine, seemed incapable of acting as the indispensable power capable of knocking heads together.
After Surrender in Nagorno-Karabakh, Leaders Discuss Armenians’ Fate
Officials of the breakaway region met with representatives of Azerbaijan to talk about the future of its residents, many of whom strongly resist the idea of coming under Azerbaijani rule.
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.