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Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 11:16
But clearly Russia's partners in its Eurasian integration projects, like the CSTO and Customs Union, have been having misgivings.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 11:15
Border regions of Tajikistan similar calls are often made by the local population toward their government – there is a feeling that their government should match the assertiveness of the Kyrgyz side with respect to territorial claims.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 08:22
A joint statement does not mention the Crimea crisis, but Nazarbayev, who takes pride in positioning himself and his country as a bridge between East and West, may be trying to play the role of messenger between the West and Moscow.
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 10:08
Meanwhile, the US State Department appears to have some questions of its own for Tbilisi. A March 23 statement related to the summons expressed concern "about political retribution" and urged Georgia "to focus the nation's energies" elsewhere.
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 08:29
Analysts in Yerevan believe that the standoff bodes ill for continued joint US-Russian mediation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace talks, which is seen as critical for achieving a compromise settlement.
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 08:28
Nonetheless, some Azerbaijani observers have their doubts about US or European interest in a settlement co-brokered by Russia.
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 07:44
Should the new restrictions bite into Russia’s economy, they will have a painful trickle-down effect on the former Soviet republics of Central Asia.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 08:10
The changes are mostly connected with an internal power struggle, Sumerinli said: most of the dismissed generals were close to Abiyev.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:23
A small Turkish naval flotilla is setting out on a three-month, 28-country circumnavigation of Africa. It will be the first time in 148 years that Turkish ships have rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and an ambitious demonstration of Turkey's rising ambitions in Africa.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 08:58
It will include joint exercises with African navies and coast guards in Nigeria, Congo, Angola, South Africa, and Kenya, as well as with the U.S. in the Gulf of Guinea.