By Seymur Mammadov The current dynamics of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia point to a transition to a qualitatively new stage, combining elements of pragmatism with strategic vision. Developments ranging from the resolution of the aftermath of the AZAL plane tragedy to the intensification of intergovernmental and economic dialogue suggest that Baku and Moscow have […]
Read MoreBy Luke Coffey There has recently been a lot of interest in the Middle Corridor’s growing importance as a key transit route connecting European and Asian markets for goods, energy and the movement of people. In simple terms, this corridor stretches from Turkiye, through the South Caucasus, across the Caspian and into Central Asia. This […]
Read MoreBy Dr. Sinem Cengiz Last week, for the first time in almost a century, a Turkmen was elected to govern Iraq’s Kirkuk district. It is important to understand what this development means for Turkiye and its Iraq policy. Turkiye described the election of Mohammed Saman Agha, head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front, as a “historic” […]
Read MoreBy Faig Mahmudov The Strait of Hormuz has long been described as the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint. Today, it is no longer just a symbol of vulnerability in global energy markets – it is a live theatre where strategic signalling, military escalation, and economic coercion are colliding in real time. The near-total halt of […]
Read MoreBy Nadim Shehadi The US is largely winning the war with Iran, but may end up losing it at home, both for domestic reasons and for failing to convince its allies of the danger Iran can pose to them. The majority of policy analysts, mainstream media commentators, and many politicians hold a negative view of […]
Read MoreBy Magbat Spanov The C6 format, uniting the five Central Asian states with Azerbaijan, may look like a recent diplomatic innovation. In reality, it represents the institutionalization of a much older strategic logic. For decades, scholars and policymakers have discussed the Caucasus and Central Asia as an interconnected geopolitical space. What once existed primarily in […]
Read MoreBy Khaled Abou Zahr What is the strength of an alliance? Being generic and banal, it is, as most people say, only as strong as its weakest link. But the real question is whether it is still considered an alliance when one member is taking on the bulk of the responsibilities and financial burden. The […]
Read MoreThe C6 format represents a new configuration of regional cooperation, bringing together the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan into a single geo-economic and geopolitical space. Yet in essence, this is not the creation of something entirely new, but rather the restoration of natural connectivity that has been forming for decades. Even the title of […]
Read MoreIranian newspapers in Tehran have reported on possible US military options. The Iranian leadership is hoping for a way out of its current security predicament as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prepares to hold direct talks with envoys of US President Donald Trump — Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — in Oman on Friday. Iranian media […]
Read MoreBy Dalia Al-Aqidi For much of the past decade, American foreign policy has felt confused, cautious and often reactive. Allies were unsure where the US stood. Adversaries tested limits. Too often, decisions seemed driven by short-term political pressures rather than a clear long-term strategy, creating a vacuum in global leadership. In that space, rivals like […]
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