The Problem with the Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Agreement

The Problem with the Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Agreement; The 2020 Election Showed That Democracy Trumps Partisan Chaos Thursday Newsletter November 12th, 2020 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. Join the Center for the National Interest for a Live Webinar Event [Live Webinar Invitation]( It seems that the number of American fingers pointing abroad to explain developments at home is large and growing. For many, Trump’s 2016 presidential victory was the product of Russian thumbs on our electoral scales. Others blame job losses in the US heartland on predatory Chinese mercantilism and unfair labor practices. Even the COVID-19 pandemic is regarded in some circles as the intentional or inadvertent byproduct of Chinese biological warfare research. How accurate are these accusations? And what costs, if any, do they impose on our ability to solve internal problems and manage relations with foreign competitors? Please register using the following link: [( Please note, all event attendees must register at this webpage in order to receive the Zoom access information. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to join the event. If you have any questions about the webinar or how to register, please contact Lillian Posner at lposner@cftni.org or at 202-887-1000. The Problem with the Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Agreement by Michael Rubin This is not the end of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; it is just the beginning of a new chapter. [Read it here.]( The 2020 Election Showed That Democracy Trumps Partisan Chaos by Ahmed Charai Amid so much acrimony, angst, and fear about the future, some Americans had lost sight of what others see clearly from far away: an amazing, resilient country that remains the fulcrum of the world, the great inspirer of young minds, and the best hope for noble ideals. [Read it here.]( Ethiopia in Crisis: Will Secession or Civil War Erupt in the Horn of Africa? by Daniel Haile This is why Ethiopia is a ticking time bomb. [Read it here.]( Ukraine’s Big Backslide Continues by Melinda Haring Anti-corruption efforts were among the most positive results of Ukraine’s 2014 revolution. The setbacks on this front are a stark warning that progress isn’t permanent and can be lost with depressing ease. [Read it here.]( Turkey and Russia Jockey for Power in the South Caucasus by Mark Episkopos As Recep Tayyip Erdogan turns his gaze toward the South Caucasus, Russia struggles to contain Turkey’s growing Neo-Ottoman ambitions. [Read it here.]( Want more TNI? Subscribe to our magazine! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:editor@nationalinterest.org) Copyright © 2020 Center for the National Interest, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up on our website. Our mailing address is: Center for the National Interest 1025 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20036-5405 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( Want to subscribe to our mailing list? [Click here](.