Topic: Armenia

Turkey cancels summit with Sweden over Armenian genocide resolution

A week after a US congressional committee passed an Armenian genocide resolution, Sweden has followed suit. Swedish trade with Turkey has increased significantly in recent years.

Opinion: Armenian Genocide Resolution: President Obama and the price of moral courage

The Armenian Genocide Resolution passed by a House committee last week merely asks Obama to tell the truth. Given Turkey’s strategic importance, that will be hard to do.

Pragmatism spurs Russia and Georgia toward smoother relations

Signs of a thaw between Russia and Georgia include the reopening of one border post on the major Caucasus highway and a possible move to resume direct air links. Relations between Russia and Georgia behave been in a freeze since last year's war over breakaway Georgian territories.

Opinion: Middle East power shifting to Turkey and Iran

President Obama and the West need to adjust accordingly.

Turkey moves to engage more deeply in Mideast – and with neighbors

Turkey's government has inked new accords with Armenia and Syria, evidence of its bid to establish itself as a regional soft-power broker.

The Monitor's View: Turkey's worrisome approach to Iran, Israel

Ankara must be careful that its "zero problems" policy on its borders doesn't create new problems that alienate old friends.

Turkey's talks with Armenia test ties with gas-supplier Azerbaijan

In Azerbaijan, Turkish flags have been taken down and the Azeri president said his country might stop selling Ankara discounted natural gas. At issue is Turkey's move to renew relations with Armenia, which has a territorial dispute with Azerbaijan.

The Monitor's View: Next Nobel Peace Prize: Turkey and Armenia?

Turkey and Armenia take step toward diplomatic ties

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will attend the Zurich signing that moves the neighbors toward opening their border. They have long been at odds over the issue of the Armenian genocide.

Turkey, Armenia move to establish ties

After a century of hostility, the nations announced talks on establishing diplomatic relations. But they will avoid the most troublesome issue: the question of Armenian genocide.

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Truck bomb signals trouble on Russia's southern flank

A week of regional violence climaxed Monday in Ingushetia when a suicide bomber blew a hole in a heavily fortified police headquarters, killing at least 20.

Kurdistan: Why it could spark new front in Iraq war

The region, which has increasingly been at odds with Baghdad, holds elections Saturday for a new regional government.

The Monitor's View: A handshake shakes a region

Turkey's warming with Armenia stirs up ethnic and energy issues in the strategic Caucasus.

Belarus and Moldova invited into EU? Europe ponders countering 'resurgent' Russia

At Prague summit today, EU leaders seek stronger ties with six former Soviet republics.

Spy vs. spy: Russia, incensed at NATO war games, kicks out two Canadian diplomats

Could this be the end of the brief thaw between Russia and NATO?

Seeing Red: Georgia blames Russia for 'mutiny'

Russia, furious over NATO war games set to begin Wednesday in Georgia, says recent turmoil is evidence of Saakashvili's instability. Armenia withdraws from war games.

Turkey, Armenia agree on road map to normalize ties

The tentative agreement, which must be ratified by both nations' legislatures, creates a framework for bilateral cooperation.

Georgia protests revive charges of foreign meddling

Embattled President Saakashvili has accused Russians of financing a popular movement to oust him.

In Turkey, Obama says US not at war with Islam

US president discussed Armenian massacre, democracy, and EU membership.

The Monitor's View: Obama woos Turkey but will it woo back?

Both countries can gain from improved relations that will help solve the region’s woes.

Azerbaijan seeks to abolish term limits for president

If voters approve, 'petro-president' Ilham Aliyev could serve for life.

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Kurdistan: In the Shadow of History

A photographer creates a living archive for Kurds.