Azerbaijan

But a proposed increase from 1.4 million tons to 2.2 million tons is just a drop in the bucket compared to the volumes Kazakhstan exports via Russia-based pipelines. 

Due to global turmoil, the importance of the Middle Corridor has grown exponentially. However, the Caspian Sea continues to pose a significant obstacle to the realization of the corridor’s economic potential.

Allowing the Caspian Sea to succumb to industrial exploitation and climate-induced desiccation would be an irreversible tragedy.

Supporting separatism in France’s overseas territories has become a top priority as Baku seeks to punish France for its longtime sympathy for Armenia.

The Turkic Council aims to grow its political and economic significance.

Azerbaijan and Pakistan share an enduring diplomatic relationship, though there are some challenges to the further development of relations.

Investment attractiveness can be earned. How successful have the former Soviet states been in that regard?

The convention signed last year still has not been ratified by Russia or Iran.

Successful realization of the opportunities opened by the deal will depend on political will among the Caspian littoral states.

The landmark agreement settles some Caspian Sea issues, but leaves others open for further discussion.

Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan’s aims to diversify their energy export markets got a boost recently.

The Trans-Caspian International Transit Route is set to reinvigorate regional economic growth.

The Lapis Lazuli project will advance the geopolitical aspirations of the member countries -- and the US.

The action star has a long history of involvement in Eurasian affairs.

Baku is seeking out increased defense imports from Pakistan, including JF-17 aircraft.

The IMF forecasts the slowest economic recovery in almost two decades.

Zhang Gaoli sought to drum up interest in the ambitious trade and infrastructure network in the Caucasus.

For the second year running, the EEU’s spring meeting has been delayed because of Armenia.

An upcoming summit in Yerevan might be relocated because of the flaring conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

For Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, China is an important investor and possible regional stabilizer.

Moscow’s cruise missile launches demonstrated strength--and weakness--in the Caspian corridor.

Tired of misrepresentation in global media, the Turkic speaking world wants to set up its own international news channel

Shared styles of government and pipeline interests bridge the Caspian, bringing Azerbaijan and Central Asia together.

Turkmenistan and Europe are keen to get the gas flowing, but it could just be a pipe dream.