Trump makes a South Caucasus agreement that excludes Iran from an important trade route
New Strategic Agreement in the South Caucasus A recent contract involving President Donald Trump has reportedly put an end to long-standing conflicts in the South Caucasus, also giving the U.S. a unique strategic foothold at Iran’s northern border, according to experts. Earlier this month, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed an agreement that grants the U.S. a […]
Russia is weakening its control in the Caucasus — a chance for the US
For over 150 years, Russia exercised control over the South Caucasus, a mountainous area nestled between Europe and Asia, employing tactics of domination, exploitation, and colonialist strategies. A key area of conflict has emerged surrounding the Armenian-backed strife in Karabakh, where Russia has acted both as a provocateur and a mediator. Currently, Armenia and Azerbaijan […]
Russia has detained suspects in Caucasus linked to Moscow terror attack, security agency says
Russia’s top security official announced on Monday that it had dismantled what it called a “terrorist organization” in southern Russia. Members of this organization provided weapons and cash to the suspects who attacked a concert hall in Moscow. The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Sunday that it had detained four people believed to be […]
Russians Shootout with Alleged ISIS Terrorists in North Caucasus Region
(AP) – Six people suspected of being members of the Islamic State group have been killed in a gunfight in Russia’s volatile North Caucasus region. The country’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) on Sunday described the shootout as a “counter-terrorism operation.” Late Saturday, the six men barricaded themselves on the third floor of an apartment building […]