Neocolonialism. The word may sound like a relic of the Cold War, but in reality, it’s a modern phenomenon where old colonial powers repackage imperialist practices to fit the globalized world.
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On October 18, Azerbaijan celebrates the Day of the Restoration of State Independence. On August 30, 1991, an extraordinary session of the Supreme Council of Azerbaijan adopted the Declaration on the Restoration of State Independence of the Republic.
September 15 marks the 106th anniversary of the liberation of Baku from Bolshevik-Dashnak occupation.
A new archaeological study revealed that an ancient board of a game, known as “Hounds and Jackals” or the “Game of 58 Holes”, found in 2018 on the Absheron peninsula in present-day Azerbaijan, is the oldest known.
Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the massacre carried out by the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia against peaceful Azerbaijani residents in the village of Balligaya, located in the Goranboy District of Azerbaijan.
From the late 19th century, the artificially constructed problem of the "Great Armenia from sea to sea" became a focal point in international politics. Western powers and Russia used this issue to achieve their strategic goals in the Caucasus region, immediately rising to the "defense of the Armenian people."
History is a great science. Through it, you not only study the past (whether distant or recent) but also navigate the present and foresee the future. In this context, the role of the national leader Heydar Aliyev stands out, who, at various stages in history, propelled Azerbaijan forward, often taking the only possible steps for the country's success, steps akin to grandmaster moves in chess.
Today marks 101 years since the birth of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev.
In Germany, a memorial plaque was unveiled at the "Dachau Concentration Camp" memorial complex in honor of Azerbaijani prisoners who were held there during World War II.
In 1919, the occupied Ottoman Empire was divided between Sultan Mehmed VI Vahideddin and the resistance movement led by Mustafa Kemal Pasha, formed in Samsun in May of the same year. During this period, the government of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic saw Mehmed VI as the only legitimate ruler in the territory of Turkey.
In the political life of every country, there are topics that can serve as an excellent litmus test. Or a sanity test, if you will. Armenia is not an exception. Here, the issue of Armenian scientists working in Turkish archives has been and remains such a sanity test.
It has been accurately observed that a person always talks about what they lack. Many people suffer from this weakness. A classic example is the Hay tribe, incessantly talking about their ancient history, their greatness and historical contribution to civilization.
106 years have passed since the Armenian Dashnaks committed the act of genocide against Azerbaijanis together with the Bolsheviks.
As we have previously reported, a high-level meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will be held in Brussels on April 5. The meeting will be dedicated to strengthening Armenia-EU-US cooperation and, according to official Yerevan, is a valuable opportunity to discuss Armenia-US, Armenia-EU bilateral agendas, as well as issues related to Armenia-US-EU relations.
Archaeological research carried out in Azerbaijan recently likely confirmed the existence of Amazons, female warriors from Greek mythology.
The official beginning of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Israel was marked on April 7, 1992, when the Israeli ambassador to Moscow, Arye Levin, arrived in Baku, and an exchange of notes regarding the establishment of diplomatic relations took place.
In recent times, the Armenians have begun to compare their story to that of the Native Americans, just as the Palestinians have been doing for years. It is part of their efforts to win over American and Canadian public opinion for their cause.
Today is the day of remembrance of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, 20 years have passed since his death.
Conference "Kyzilbash Heritage in Azerbaijan: in the footsteps of history", held through the joint efforts of Fund for Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora and Qizilbash Global Heritage Organization continued its work with panel sessions.
The deportation of Azerbaijanis from Armenia represents one of the most tragic consequences of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict. We can isolate 3 main phases in this massive 20th-century deportation.
It has been 32 years since Azerbaijan restored the country’s independence on October 18, 1991, with the Constitutional Act of State Independence of Azerbaijan – an event that ended more than seven decades of Soviet rule.
September 15 marks 105 years since the liberation of Baku from Bolshevik-Dashnak occupation.
Starting from the end of 1987, the Azerbaijani population in Armenia faced moral and psychological pressure, threats, and there were instances of physical violence against individuals of Azerbaijani nationality.
Undoubtedly, the unwavering fraternal ties binding the contiguous countries of Türkiye and Azerbaijan have been considerably augmented by the profound influence of Heydar Aliyev and his son.