As the Ukrainian news media buzzes with speculation that Ukraine may be planning to reclaim control of Donbass by Turkish drones, direct involvement by Turkey in the Ukraine-Russia conflict would cost Ankara dearly in its relations with Moscow.

President-elect Joe Biden has said he will stand up to China and Russia, but unlike President Trump, he has stressed the need to work closely with allies and international organizations to present a united front against two countries that Washington considers its foremost competitors.

The short war between Armenia and Azerbaijan seems to have ended – at least for a time. Undoubtedly, the vast majority of Americans would have trouble finding Nagorno-Karabakh on a map. But the incoming American president and his national security team may want to dwell on this conflict for more …