The violent act of hostage-taking is a manifestation of significant discontent within Armenia.
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Renewed fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh risks becoming an opportunity for Russian involvement in the region.
![A house which was damaged during clashes between Armenian and Azeri forces is seen in Nagorno-Karabakh region [REUTERS]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8fe40bfa26804ff880db157054f47a32_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
New deadly radiological weapons pose new challenge to under-funded, unprepared security services in South Caucasus.
![A mockup of a Soviet AN-602 hydrogen bomb is displayed at the exhibition devoted to the 70th anniversary of Russia''s nuclear industry in Moscow [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/47c5737fdb984481b2baf6cc24552855_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Beyond the headlines of war in Syria and Ukraine, a surge in fighting in the South Caucasus has renewed fear of war.
From Ukraine to Syria, Russia is determined to confront and contain the West.
The domestic context of this crisis offers political dividends that only deepen division and encourage escalation.
A recent upsurge in fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh serves Russian interests and shows the dangers of war by accident.
![Members of the armed forces of Nagorno-Karabakh play checkers using a chess set at their post along the line of contact with Azerbaijani forces [Getty]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/95b8db3acaa4414f8dcc7802aa37b8b1_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
No matter how attractive Armenia might be as a bridge for re-engaging Iran, the real obstacle is Russia.
![Tourists visit the ancient Tatev monastery in Armenia''s southern mountains close to the border with Iran [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/f4ad0c2bbfa942c68ec3e62172a7daee_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Unrest in Armenia reflects a renewed sense of outrage over Russia’s arrogance towards this small, landlocked country.
Armenia protests represent much more than a display of anger over an energy price rise.
![Armenian demonstrators during a protest against an increase of electricity prices in Yerevan, Armenia [Getty]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2ac37379458d425c8ff20ebaada0da63_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
