Richard Kauzlarich
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 06:19
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia rarely make American headlines. But all three face incredible pressures—which the U.S. can't afford to ignore.
Friday, September 25, 2015 - 06:49
As journalists are jailed, U.S. and EU do little to stop a deteriorating human rights situation.
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 06:23
As the West has turned its attention to the Islamic State and the Ukraine crisis, the government of President Ilham Aliyev has expanded its crackdown on dissenting voices in Azerbaijan with harassment, threats, beatings, and arrests. Even American citizens and international NGOs have bet caught up in the widening net of repression. These actions demand a response.
Monday, August 25, 2014 - 07:08
The ambassador did not address the bogus charges of spying for Armenia made against Leyla and Arif Yunus, the fact that Ms. Yunus is being denied medicines and medical treatment or the fact that there are dozens of other political prisoners being detained or imprisoned in Azerbaijani jails.
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 08:31
It is time for the South Caucasians to make up their minds about their future. If they want closer cooperation with the West, they must pursue reforms for transparent governance and wider economic opportunity.