In autumn 2020, a six-week war in the South Caucasus reshaped the dynamics of a decades-oldconflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The dispute centers on the predominantly Armenian populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh (or Mountainous Karabakh, also known in Armenian as Artsakh) and surrounding territories internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The war has resulted … [Read more...] about Azerbaijan and Armenia: The Nagorno Karabakh Conflict
China blocks WHO team investigating coronavirus origins
China blocks WHO team investigating coronavirus origins https://t.co/lt4erVBUsw— CNET News (@CNETNews) January 6, 2021 … [Read more...] about China blocks WHO team investigating coronavirus origins
Jack Ma missing, senior official to be executed, military given sweeping civilian powers
#JackMa missing, senior official to be executed, military given sweeping civilian powers. What the devil is going on in Beijing? #China #CommunistChina #CCP #CCPChina #AntGroup— Gordon G. Chang (@GordonGChang) January 5, 2021 … [Read more...] about Jack Ma missing, senior official to be executed, military given sweeping civilian powers
Hong Kong police arrested dozens of pro-democracy figures
Hong Kong police arrested dozens of pro-democracy figures, in the biggest sweep since a national security law was imposed by China six months ago https://t.co/70RxePZXDl— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 6, 2021 … [Read more...] about Hong Kong police arrested dozens of pro-democracy figures
State lawmakers ask Pence for more time to address election results
Scores of state lawmakers from the pivotal presidential battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have signed a letter asking Vice President Mike Pence to delay the congressional acceptance of Electoral College votes for at least 10 days after January 6. The legislators assert that they need the extra time to review "an unprecedented and … [Read more...] about State lawmakers ask Pence for more time to address election results