Azerbaijan

US Spy’ Rhetoric and Journalist Arrests in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's pro-government media has been expressing strong anti-U.S. sentiment, with the government considering banning USAID's activities. Azerbaijan's refusal of Western mediation in peace talks with Armenia has led to the arrest of a fourth media manager, indicating a preference for...
Israel, Azerbaijan

Israel-Azerbaijan: A Balancing Act of Containment and Cooperation

On September 19, Azerbaijan attacked the Nagorno-Karabakh region, ending its brief history as a de facto independent state. The conflict has historical roots, with the most intense phase occurring in the 1980s when the region sought independence from Azerbaijan. In...
NATO

Why Azerbaijan’s Membership in NATO is Crucial for Regional Stability and Security

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been a significant strategic mistake for the US-led western alliance, and after Finland's accession and Sweden's swifter accession, Washington and Brussels could strengthen NATO once more. Baku, in September 2023, dismantled the Republic of Artsakh...
Nagorno-Karabakh Region, Azerbaijan flag

Azerbaijanis’ Decades-long Wait to Reclaim Separatist Homeland

BAKU, Azerbaijan Nazim Valiyev, a dentist, fled his home in Karabakh, Azerbaijan, due to ethnic violence in the separatist region. Over three decades later, Valiyev hopes to return to the region, which is now under Azerbaijani control. The conflict began...
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev kisses the flag before raising it near Sarsang Reservoir, Karabakh, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani President Aliyev’s Historic Karabakh Visit: Raising the Flag

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited Khankendi, a city in the region where Baku has retaken Karabakh from Armenian separatists, in a symbolic move to cement Azerbaijani rule. Aliyev raised the Azerbaijani flag in every place he visited, including the Sarsang...
Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin’s Diplomatic Visit to Kyrgyzstan: Strengthening Bilateral Relations

The global heat is significantly affecting former Soviet republics, which have gained independence since 1991 and have the unique opportunity to choose their own political and economic directions. However, Russia has been exerting its political shadow to control Western and...
Armenia-Azerbaijan

Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: Historical Tensions and Prospects for Peace

The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, rooted in historical tensions, continues to be a significant issue in the South Caucasus region. The conflict began in the early 20th century when both nations were under Soviet rule. The Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) was established...
Iran-Azerbaijan

Iran’s Paranoia: Impact on Azerbaijan Relations

Iran and Azerbaijan have a long-standing relationship characterized by historical ties, geographical proximity, and shared cultural elements. However, Iran's growing paranoia has strained these ties, affecting regional stability. Both countries have a deep cultural bond, with millions of ethnic Azerbaijanis...
Nagorno-Karabakh Region, Azerbaijan flag

Impact of Armenia’s Strategic “Gray Zone” Tactics in Karabakh!

A "gray zone" in international relations refers to the space between war and peace where a nation initiates discreet campaigns of aggression by non-military and paramilitary agents that do not meet the threshold of open armed conflict. This intermediary phase...
Armenia–Azerbaijan border

Russia says Karabakh Armenian Fighters Begin Surrendering Arms

NEAR KORNIDZOR, Armenia Armenian fighters in Nagorno Karabakh have started surrendering arms as humanitarian aid reaches 120,000 Armenians who believe the world has abandoned them after Azerbaijan defeated their forces. The Armenians of Karabakh, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan,...
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