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Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia Azerbaijan Fresh troubles between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and challenges to Russian influence in the region 

Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the “blockade” of the Lachin corridor have kicked off a global geopolitical race in the region 

Kazakhstan referendum Crucial amendments adopted to Kazakhstan’s constitution through referendum    

The amendments provide more power to local governments and introduce provisions to reduce nepotism in Central Asia’s largest country which witnessed violent attempts to overthrow the government earlier this year