U.S. diplomatic cables: Iran war undermines Washington’s standing in Azerbaijan and across the Muslim world
The war with Iran is damaging the United States’ global standing and eroding its reputation, particularly in Muslim-majority countries.
Russia to pay compensation over AZAL plane crash
Azerbaijan and Russia have reached an agreement on settling the consequences of the tragedy involving the crash of an AZAL aircraft in December 2024, including the payment of compensation to the families of the victims and those affected, according to a joint statement.
Why Azerbaijan Is at the Front Line of Energy Security
The United States needs to develop and implement a new Caucasus strategy to account for the region’s connectivity alternatives to the Persian Gulf.
Justice before concessions: why accountability cannot be negotiated
At a time of sustained resistance by Baku to the Western practice of double standards, Azerbaijan has, to some extent, grown accustomed to this phenomenon with a sense of heightened readiness.
Bridge of Peace: Azerbaijan’s presidential aide holds talks in Gabala roundtable
The meeting underscored the Azerbaijani government’s commitment to the peace agenda, the text of the peace treaty with Armenia agreed upon in Washington, and the overall spirit of the Washington summit.
Türkiye-Armenia border reopening: a turning point for the South Caucasus featured
After more than three decades of closure, the Türkiye-Armenia border may soon reopen. A string of recent developments, including the launch of Turkish Airlines flights to Yerevan, agreements to simplify visa procedures, and moves toward direct land trade, suggest that normalization is shifting from cautious diplomacy toward practical implementation.
Azerbaijan – Georgia: A partnership tested by time
Over the past three decades, one of the most effective business platforms in the post-Soviet space has been established in the South Caucasus, combining the energy, transport-logistics, and agro-industrial potential of Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Iran’s Caspian signaling and the boundaries of regional alignment
Iran’s official readout of the telephone conversation between Foreign Ministers Jeyhun Bayramov and Abbas Araghchi offers a revealing insight into Tehran’s current strategic messaging.
Logistics-Transport
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Science
Azerbaijani researcher co-authors Q1 journal study on multiphase weak solutions
A new scientific study co-authored by an Azerbaijani mathematician has been published in a leading international journal, highlighting advances in the analysis of complex mathematical systems.
History
The story of a provocation – Who stood behind the events in Sumgait?
A controversial perspective on the 1988 Sumgait events, portraying them as a calculated provocation that reshaped the course of the Karabakh conflict.
Gender
CICA conference in Baku focuses on women’s leadership and sustainable growth
An international conference under the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) has opened in Baku, bringing together participants to discuss the role of women in driving sustainable development.
