On May 9, Azerbaijan, along with many other countries, commemorates the victory over Germany in World War II. However, Azerbaijan now has its own Victory Day on the calendar — November 8.
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India’s quest for a foothold in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, combined with Baku’s desire for business and connectivity, could provide a much-needed opportunity to transform the bilateral relations.
New details are emerging about a cyberattack carried out on Azerbaijani media platforms at the end of February 2025, reportedly on the orders of Russian intelligence services.
Ilham Aliyev will not go to Moscow – and it’s no surprise: Baku no longer tolerates an imperial tone
It was naive to expect the President of Azerbaijan to attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow.
Amid ongoing regional challenges and a history of failed external initiatives, the countries of the South Caucasus are beginning to explore new ways of working together on their terms.
After Azerbaijan liberated its territories in 2020, the EU could not effectively seize the unique momentum for peace failing to positively impact the emerging security architecture of the South Caucasus.
Russian Bureaucracy, selectively activated mainly to protect its own interests, is beginning to reek of a pretentious formalism that, in the case of the downed Azerbaijani airliner, emits an increasingly unbearable and acrid “aroma.”
Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (Parliament) deputy Azer Badamov was detained and deported at one of Moscow’s airports. According to Russian authorities, the Azerbaijani parliamentarian is banned from entering the country.
The protection of national interests remains a principled line in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy. In particular, ensuring the country’s territorial integrity has always been a top priority.
The Armenian revanchist camp continues its “show of strength” — and a striking “parade of former leaders.” First, Serzh Sargsyan reappeared in public. A few days ago, it was Robert Kocharyan’s turn.
The attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, has once again triggered a sharp escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan.
The official visit of the President of Iran to Azerbaijan has begun. Even before departing for Baku, Masoud Pezeshkian stated that there are good opportunities, conditions, and potential for cooperation with Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan was the final stop of the OSCE Secretary General’s South Caucasus tour. Azerbaijan became an OSCE (then CSCE) member on January 30, 1992, marking the start of its participation in European security structures.
On April 25, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, visited Azerbaijan.
Tensions remain high in the South Caucasus, as mine-related issues continue to complicate peace efforts in the region.
Armenian revanchists and other remnants obstructing the civilized normalization of relations with Azerbaijan seem unwilling to abandon their old habits and give up on delusional initiatives.
A historic convergence: The strategic significance of the Azerbaijan-China comprehensive partnership
From April 22 to 24, 2025, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to the People’s Republic of China marked a milestone in the evolving geopolitical landscape of Eurasia.
In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, it is crucial for nations to seek reliable and trustworthy partners that share common strategic goals and values.
The new world order is not being formed in an instant — it is emerging through a complex and dynamic struggle of interests.
On April 9, at an international conference in Baku, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev delivered a statement on the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States.
The state, as is known, represents a form of societal organization within a specific territory. Upon its establishment, it develops institutions of governance and enforcement, through which legal order is maintained.
The actions of official Paris, both currently and in recent years, raise justified concerns, especially in the context of the post-conflict peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The fact that Azerbaijan, wary of its neighbor Iran, acts as a mediator between its two friendly countries — Turkey and Israel — presents a crucial opportunity for it to reap political dividends.
Recently, the French geopolitical journal Conflits suggested that Turkey’s military presence in Syria could create a new strategic dependency for Israel, similar to the one it previously had with Russia.
