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Water may unite or divide Uzbekistan and Tajikistan

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TAJIKISTAN/UZBEKISTAN

Relations between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Russian-Saudi interests too divergent for partnership

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RUSSIA/SAUDI ARABIA

King Salman bin Abdulaziz's visit to Moscow in October was hailed as a major step forward in relations, but many of the agreements signed were preliminary or simply confirmation…

Pragmatism will dictate US interests in Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA/US

US interest in Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, appears to be rising after several years of declining engagement. The two major Central Asian states…

Ukraine battles virus, political and default risks

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UKRAINE

As well as causing economic and business disruption, the crisis has virtually put the political process on hold. Parliament is holding occasional sessions to pass urgent…

Differing aims limit Russia's tactical Taliban ties

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RUSSIA

Russia's engagement with the Taliban.

Deep distrust limits scope for Georgia-Abkhazia thaw

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GEORGIA

This offers a rare opportunity for Georgia's government to engage with its separatist province through political discussions and other channels.

Uncertain future turns east Ukraine rebels into rivals

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UKRAINE

Peskov's remarks hint at a deal that would advance Russia's interests at Ukraine's expense. The potential losers also include leaders of the two rebel entities, the Donetsk…

Vote on Armenian premier critical to crisis resolution

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ARMENIA

Former President Serzh Sargsyan (no relation) resigned as prime minister on April 23, five days after being appointed by parliament. His surprise decision followed days of…

Russia will use CIS partners to conclude more FTAs

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CIS

Unprecedented Western sanctions have pushed Russia to seek new bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs). Moscow is moving fast to create a wide network of agreements with emerging…

Russia adjusts strategy to evolving Libyan politics

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RUSSIA/LIBYA

Haddad's visit, his second in four months, reflects Russia's outreach efforts with the GNU as Libya moves towards elections in December. Moscow is hedging its bets by also…