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Russia's Appetite May Extend Beyond Ukraine
Unless Russian forces are defeated in Ukraine or withdrawn by new Kremlin rulers, Moscow might assault other post-Soviet neighbors. The West may face limits on the extent to which it could help them thwart such attacks.
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Feb 17, 2023
The Hill
William Courtney @courtneywmh

International Diplomacy

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It's Time to Reboot Our Relationship with Russia and Iran's Neighbors
In implementing the prospective Iran nuclear agreement, the West cannot forget its engagement in the vulnerable South Caucasus. The Iran deal changes the equation for all three countries and perhaps opens new opportunities.
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Jul 28, 2015
Newsweek
Denis Corboy, William Courtney @courtneywmh, et al.
Energy

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Can Eurasian Energy Compete?
Cheaper oil, government interference, and market dynamics jeopardize the future of Russian and Caspian energy. To be globally competitive, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan should let the private sector play a greater role and make more decisions on commercial, rather than political grounds.
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Jan 16, 2015
The National Interest
William Courtney @courtneywmh, Richard Kauzlarich, et al.

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The current situation in Ecuador fortunately does not yet fit [the definition of a self-coup]. But the international community would be wise to actively keep it that way, first by strongly and consistently reminding Lasso—and other key regional partners—that the world is watching, and by also increasing democracy support to Ecuador ahead of the coming polls.

Alexander Noyes

Political Scientist

Source: Political Violence at a Glance

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