Armenia and Azerbaijan Feel the Effects of the Ukraine Standoff

In light of the standoff between Russia and the West over Ukraine, two other countries in the former Soviet periphery — Azerbaijan and Armenia — have gained importance. Both countries have had to reassess their foreign policy positions regarding relations with Russia and the West — and with each other. As the standoff continues, any shifts in their positions could significantly affect both regional security and the broader competition between Moscow and the West over Eurasia.