The October 8-10 summit was largely seen as a test of Russia’s eroding influence in Central Asia and the Caucasus. An October 8-10 summit in Dushanbe brought together the presidents of Russia, ...

MINSK, 13 August (BelTA) - The states members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) are prioritizing the reinforcement of collective solidarity and the promotion of a shared, comprehensive, ...

To learn aspects of the political history and geography of the former Soviet Union. To understand the political forces which led to the formation of new states in the CIS. To understand the political ...

Western politicians aim to curb the development of the Commonwealth of Independent States as an independent power center, Sergey Naryshkin noted /Updates, adds info after para 2/ SAMARKAND, October 17 ...