- July 14th, 2025
In a powerful display of national pride, military strength, and evolving defense strategy, Kazakhstan held a large-scale military parade in Astana on Thursday to celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day and commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Second...
Kazakhstan’s Future Lies Beyond US-China Rivalry: Domestic Reforms Are the Key to Sustainable Growth
Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of a shifting global order. Its geography — landlocked between Russia and China — places it in the heart of Eurasia. Its economy — resource-rich and export-driven — ties it to global markets and supply...
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev issued a stern rebuke to Russia on Monday, accusing Moscow of responsibility for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet last month. The tragic incident, which resulted in 38 fatalities out of the 67...
A tense standoff is shaping up at the ongoing United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan, as negotiators from around the world clash over the future of fossil fuels. At the heart of the disagreement is whether countries should recommit to...
At the heart of the 29th annual Conference of the Parties (COP29) summit in Azerbaijan lies a clear message: pay up now to help poorer countries face the worsening climate crisis, or face mounting costs later. Experts warned that developing...
In a remote corner of Azerbaijan, a monumental statue of a woman holding a broad bundle of cotton stands tall at an anonymous T-junction. The statue, painted in now-fading white, is a symbol of the nation’s “white gold” heroes—cotton workers...
The small, oil-rich nation of Azerbaijan is under international scrutiny as it hosts COP29, the annual climate summit organized by the United Nations. Representatives and diplomats from around the world have arrived in Baku to deliberate on strategies for mitigating...
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, stands as a unique testament to the country’s journey and identity, deeply entwined with its oil-rich geography and the global energy economy. Nestled on the Absheron Peninsula with the Caspian Sea to its east, Baku’s...
The February 7 presidential election in Azerbaijan is likely the most boring in the country's history due to the public's disengagement from politics. This disengagement is largely due to incumbent Ilham Aliyev's popularity and his government's ramping up repressions. Apathy...
Kazakhstan's population is set to surpass 20 million for the first time, with over 70% of its residents being ethnic Kazakhs. This growth is accompanied by developments that threaten the country's stability and could be exploited by outside powers. Some...
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