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Azerbaijan
External Shocks Continue to Put Pressure on Central Asian Economies
By Paolo Sorbello
The IMF forecasts the slowest economic recovery in almost two decades.
China’s Vice Premier Promotes Silk Road Economic Belt on 4-Country Tour
By Peter Bittner
Zhang Gaoli sought to drum up interest in the ambitious trade and infrastructure network in the Caucasus.
Eurasian Economic Union Meeting Delayed and Moved to Moscow
By Catherine Putz
For the second year running, the EEU’s spring meeting has been delayed because of Armenia.
The Eurasian Economic Union's Armenia Problem
By Catherine Putz
An upcoming summit in Yerevan might be relocated because of the flaring conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
China in the Caucasus
By Emil Sanamyan
For Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, China is an important investor and possible regional stabilizer.
Russia’s Missile Launches and Caspian Politics
By Evan Gottesman
Moscow’s cruise missile launches demonstrated strength--and weakness--in the Caspian corridor.
Coming to a TV Near You: International Turkic News
By Catherine Putz
Tired of misrepresentation in global media, the Turkic speaking world wants to set up its own international news channel
What Azerbaijan and Central Asia Have in Common
By Casey Michel
Shared styles of government and pipeline interests bridge the Caspian, bringing Azerbaijan and Central Asia together.
Europe Could Be Getting Turkmen Gas By 2020
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan and Europe are keen to get the gas flowing, but it could just be a pipe dream.
Russia and Iran Lock NATO Out of Caspian Sea
By Jacopo Dettoni
A summit earlier this week achieves consensus on the inadmissibility of a foreign military presence in the sea.
Kazakhstan Could Leave U.S. Shale in the Dust
By Daniel J. Graeber
Despite delays, the country has the potential to be a major world player.
New Rail Links to Boost China’s Western Access
By Rashad Karimov
This new Silk Road is to be made of steel, with overland connections energizing Central Asia.