Russia considers several countries in its periphery to be important but not critical. They are also easy to control, making them less of a focus for Moscow. (With STRATFOR maps and interactive graphic) [more]
Russia wants to consolidate its control over key Eurasian states -- but how far is it willing and able to go? (With STRATFOR map and interactive graphic) [more]
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A U.S. congressional panel passed a resolution March 4 to label as “genocide” the deaths of up to 1.5 million Armenians in Turkey, in 1915. The Foreign Affairs Committee resolution now will be sent to the full House of Representatives. [more]
The secretary-general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization has suggested that Russia's nuclear umbrella has been extended to the alliance. [more]
As tensions continue over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, neighboring powers are attempting to manage the conflict to their own ends. But analyst Marko Papic says Russia, Turkey and iran also risk being drawn into a conflict they cannot control. [more]
Azerbaijan's military elite are holding meetings after the United States asked Turkey to not link a resolution on Nagorno-Karabakh to the normalization of ties with Armenia. [more]
Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian makes a landmark visit to Turkey, in the wake of protocols intended to pave the way for normalized relations with a long-time foe. [more]
Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian's trip to Turkey to attend a World Cup qualifying soccer match is stirring up controversy in Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. [more]
STRATFOR CEO Dr. George Friedman discusses key items on Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's agenda as he travels to China. Also, a look ahead at key geopolitical events in the coming week. [more]
Russia is brokering the talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue before the Oct. 10 Turkey-Armenia talks, but success is far from assured. [more]
