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Prisoner of the Caucasus?

It is time for Washington, in tandem with its allies, to develop a more realistic, forward-looking approach to the South Caucasus, a region that now faces internal upheaval and its neighbors' mounting ambitions.

Report by Jeffrey Mankoff — December 17, 2024

What Role Can Turkey Play in Ukraine Negotiations?

Should Trump want to pursue a diplomatic track on the war, Turkey can serve as a critical mediator in the Black Sea region, leveraging its NATO membership and ties to Ukraine and Russia.

Commentary by Yasir Atalan — December 12, 2024

The Inhospitable Sea: Toward a New U.S. Strategy for the Black Sea Region

Russia’s war in Ukraine has upended security and stability across the wider Black Sea region. A new U.S. Black Sea strategy should focus on restoring the balance of power, catalyzing regional cooperation, and fostering connectivity among NATO allies and partners.

Report by Lisa Aronsson and Jeffrey Mankoff — February 2, 2023

The Next Big Refugee Crisis Just Started

The fall of Afghanistan is likely to precipitate the world’s next forced displacement crisis with significant consequences. The United States should lead by example and create a long-term strategy for how the world can provide a future to displaced Afghans.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke — August 18, 2021

Getting East Med Energy Right

Everyone understands that the rise in tensions in the East Med is linked, somehow, to energy. It is important to unpack this conflict, to understand what the parties are quarreling over, and how energy impacts those conflicts.

Commentary by Nikos Tsafos — October 26, 2020

Idlib Test for Erdogan-Putin Relationship

The killing of 33 Turkish soldiers by Assad’s forces in Idlib on February 27 has not only escalated the conflict between Ankara and Damascus but also tensions between Ankara and Moscow. CSIS’s Turkey Project examines the future of Erdogan and Putin’s relationship.

Commentary by Bulent Aliriza — February 28, 2020