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A tragic endgame in Karabakh
A fresh disaster may be looming in Nagorny Karabakh. On September 19, the majority-Armenian highland enclave within the borders of Azerbaijan came under attack from Azerbaijan. The lightning offensive overwhelmed inferior Armenian forces, and Azerbaijan took possession of the province it had not controlled in thirty-five years. Force, not diplomacy has decided the course of this conflict.by Thomas de Waal -
Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict shows Russia's weakened influence
Recent events in Nagorno-Karabakh are a sign that Russia is no longer able to protect its interests in the Caucasus. Even loyal vassal Armenia is losing faith in Putin's traditional support for Armenia in the conflict.by Neil Hauer -
Despite Doomsday predictions, Bulgaria proves there is life after Russian gas
On April 27 Gazprom abruptly shut off the gas taps to Bulgaria and Poland, because the countries refused to pay for their contracts
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia’s surrender, Russia’s success
Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia brokered a cease-fire on Karabakh before the Azeri managed to recapture the Armenian enclave of Karabakh.It is a win for Russia: the West is out and Turkey officially didn't sign the armistice. However, Turkish troups can be invited to Azerbaijan any time.by Wojciech Górecki -
War erupts between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Karabakh
The decennia old simmering conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan about Nagorny Karabakh on september 27 took a sharp turn to open
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