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Nagorno-Karabakh Clashes: Prelude to a Wider War?
Much like the July Crisis of 1914, Nagorno-Karabakh is a local conflict with continental implications.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy: Escaping Geography in 2018
The foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a textbook example that geography still matters and can, and does, influence a government’s foreign policy.
Uzbek-Russia Relations: Close, but Not Too Close
The death of President Islam Karimov has ushered in a thaw in Uzbek-Russia relations since 2016. But don’t expect Uzbekistan to alter its longtime policy of non-alignment anytime soon.