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Armenian-Azerbaijani Clashes: Evaluating the Ukraine Factor

Major clashes erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan along their shared border late Monday night. Both countries accused the other of instigating the fighting. Shortly after it began, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reached out to the United Nations and called for a response from the international community. […]

Daily Memo: Clashes on the Armenian-Azerbaijani Border, French-Greek Talks

Renewed fighting. Clashes erupted on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border on Monday night, with both sides accusing the other of starting it. Armenia confirmed 49 casualties...

The War

During World War II, one needed to say only “the war” for others to know what was being discussed. We have reached the same...

Daily Memo: Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Shuts Down

Shutting down. Ukraine’s Energoatom, which operates the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, said the last working reactor at the facility was shut down and disconnected...

The Limits of the Israeli-Chinese Partnership

In recent weeks, observers have pointed to an apparent strengthening of relations between Israel and China. A new center for research on Israeli-Chinese relations,...

Daily Memo: India Restricts Rice Exports, US Offers Aid for Allies

Rice restrictions. India announced on Thursday new restrictions on exports of certain types of rice in a bid to lower domestic prices after months...

1991: False Dawn

Editor’s note: Last February, Russia invaded Ukraine in what was merely the newest iteration of Russia’s timeless struggle for strategic depth. In doing so,...

Daily Memo: Belarus Launches Military Drills

Drills near Poland. Belarus announced new military exercises to take place at its Brest training ground, near the Polish border, as well as in...

Political Apathy in Lebanon

Political apathy is a universal problem, but its causes and intensity vary from one country to another. In a democracy, apathy is attributable mainly...

Daily Memo: Russia Branches Out

Eastern partners. During the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing to discuss bilateral trade, noting...

Russia’s Objectives in Iran

Roughly six months in, the Russian economy has thus far managed to withstand the pressure of Western sanctions imposed as a result of the...

Daily Memo: Angsty About Energy

European protests. Some 70,000 residents in Prague took part in a protest to demand the government’s resignation over spiraling energy prices. Protests also broke...

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