Politics & Economy
Armenian Radical Aram Brunson Faces Charges Over Potential Anti-Azerbaijani Attacks
In an inquiry launched by FBI anti-terrorist agents in January 2023 that’s finally coming to court in the US state of Massachusetts, Armenian diaspora activist Aram Brunson is accused of hiding bomb-making activities that were likely to be used against Azerbaijani targets.
12 September 2024
Mark Elliott
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Pledges Action on Language Rights, Lake Urmia, and Decentralization
11 September 2024
Vahid Qarabagli
End of an Era: Russian Border Guards Depart Yerevan's Airport
Onnik James Krikorian
Ambassador: High-level Visits Strengthen Azerbaijan’s Central Europe and Balkan Ties
Edward Rowe
Caucasus
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Armenian Radical Aram Brunson Faces Charges Over Potential Anti-Azerbaijani Attacks
In an inquiry launched by FBI anti-terrorist agents in January 2023 that’s finally coming to court in the US state of Massachusetts, Armenian diaspora activist Aram Brunson is accused of hiding bomb-making activities that were likely to be used against Azerbaijani targets.
Mark Elliott
End of an Era: Russian Border Guards Depart Yerevan's Airport
After Armenia declared independence in 1991, Russian Border Guards have patrolled two of its four borders, including, until last week, its main international airport.
Onnik James Krikorian
Media Policy Examined as Azerbaijan Ramps up for COP29
In November 2024, around 80,000 people, including 7,000 journalists, will arrive in Baku as part of COP29, the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference. How ready is the country for the global media spotlight?
Mark Elliott
Central Asia
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Seek to Reduce Trade Barriers
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan aim to double trade to $10B annually by removing barriers and promoting free trade. Focus areas: agro-food and industrial cooperation.
Eurasianet
Uzbekistan to Increase Rare-Earth Production
Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev prioritizes developing the rare-earth mining sector, leveraging vast reserves and partnering with the EU, US, and UK to reduce reliance on Russian resources.
John C. K. Daly, The Jamestown Foundation
Kazakhstan: Government Taking Action to Promote Kazakh Language
Those seeking citizenship must now pass a language test.
Almaz Kumenov, Eurasianet
Iran
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Pledges Action on Language Rights, Lake Urmia, and Decentralization
Azerbaijani Turks of Iran have for years felt that Tehran has taken little notice of their specific grievances. However, with the recent election of Masoud Pezeshkian, himself having Azerbaijani roots, hopes for action are suddenly rising.
Vahid Qarabagli
Tehran Police to Launch New Phase of Hijab Enforcement
Despite the new 'hijab and chastity' bill still needing approval from Iran's Guardian Council, Tehran police have announced that they will tighten enforcement on hijab wearing following a directive from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
RFE/RL
Baku Said to Be Preparing to Reopen Tehran Embassy After Attack
After closing following the January 2023 armed attack, Azerbaijan is preparing to reopen its embassy in Tehran, signalling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries.
RFE/RL's Radio Farda
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Az-Arm Border Demarcation to continue despite violent protests in Yerevan
19 June 2024
Onnik James Krikorian
President Ilham Aliyev Calls for Armenian Constitutional Reform to Aid Lasting South Caucasus Peace
7 June 2024
Mark Elliott
