Vance in the South Caucasus: A Demonstration of U.S. Commitment in the Region

U.S. involvement in the South Caucasus has slowly and gradually intensified after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, when the newly independent states became strategically important due to their location between the significant energy resources in Russia, Iran, and Türkiye. The region is referred to as the Middle Corridor, and one that could become critical as a way to circumvent Russia in overland trade with Asia.

Russia & FSUSonia ChornodolskyMarch 16, 2026Azerbaijan, TRIPP, Eurasia, U.S., South Caucasus

Foreign Involvement Exacerbating Moroccan-Algerian Relations

Ongoing hostilities, worsened by Algeria's support for Western Sahara's independence, have led to the dissolution of Morocco and Algeria’s diplomatic ties. The risk of open conflict is growing as both countries militarize their approach to the matter, and recent incidents in Algeria’s waters stand to test their resolve to the peaceful mediation of disputes.

AfricaBy Peter BartoNovember 27, 2023Morocco, Algeria, Russia, U.S., Western Sahara, Military, Mediterranean Sea, Diplomacy