Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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On July 12, skirmishes broke out on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The fighting claimed at least sixteen lives in the most serious outbreak of hostilities in the South Caucasus since 2016. Although the fighting has subsided for now, the situation remains volatile and a war of words between the two countries continues—all of which further complicate prospects for a negotiated solution.
Will South Korea’s president be able to create peace with his quarrelsome northern neighbor, or will he stumble over economic weaknesses at home?
A communiqué issued by Pyongyang and Seoul to de-escalate tensions could pave the way for improved inter-Korean relations. But the real negotiations are just beginning.
With intensifying international pressure to end hostilities, a brief lull in fighting currently prevails in Gaza. But a formal ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has proven elusive.
A two-state solution will soon be impossible. Despite the difficulties, the United States needs to make a major effort to find a solution—the costs of waiting are much too great.
Prospects for Syria look bleak, with conflict continuing to intensify in Damascus, Aleppo, and other parts of the country and the international community struggling to find a way to halt the violence.
The Arab League's observer missions in Syria are unlikely to succeed, but they will continue for the rest of the year as external military intervention is highly unlikely
Almost two decades after negotiations began Russia is set to join the World Trade Organization. Russia, the biggest country to enter the WTO since China joined ten years ago, is expected to be confirmed as a member during the ministerial meeting in mid-December.
While the Palestinians enjoy broad international support for their statehood bid, there are concerns that a UN vote could inflame tensions and ignite violence at a time of regional upheaval.
Georgia is entering a crucial period of transition and elections in 2012-13 and although the country has taken steps toward reform, so far the governing elite has done little to build a sustainable model.