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In his 1993 article "The Clash of Civilizations," Samuel Huntington argued that global alliances and conflicts would increasingly hinge on religious and cultural identities, with the divide between "the West and the rest," particularly Muslim and Asian societies, becoming a central axis of international tension.

In Armenia, demonstrating their persistent blindness and deafness, officials increasingly claim that the communications passing through the Republic of Armenia must be controlled by Armenian forces, not third parties.

One of the key developments of the past week was a statement by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk about the projected trade turnover between Russia and Armenia, which is expected to reach between $14 billion and $16 billion by the end of 2024.

Even a brief glance at the news feeds of Azerbaijan's neighboring countries brings to mind reports from both the socio-economic and military-political fronts.

As new trade routes are emerging in Eurasia, Gulf states are increasingly looking to the transit and investment potential of the South Caucasus, particularly Azerbaijan and Georgia.

There is a figure in German politics named Frank Schwabe. Officially, he is the head of the German delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and, at the same time, the chairman of the group of Socialists, Democrats, and Greens in PACE.

Azerbaijan and Central Asia are joining forces to explore new strategic opportunities and tackle regional challenges.

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two republics in the South Caucasus, has never been solely about their bilateral relations. Regional and distant powers have long sought to influence the conflict, pursuing their own strategic interests.

Azerbaijan’s recent signing of an alliance with Uzbekistan represents not just the culmination of three years of diplomatic work to enhance their strategic partnership but also marks a milestone in Baku's recent pivot towards Asia.

At the opening of the "Yerevan Dialogue" forum, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan once again made a series of controversial statements. Let's examine a few of them.

As Armenia and Azerbaijan have engaged in talks about a peace treaty regarding their border dispute, Baku has been quietly but definitively turning away from the West.

The situation around the Zangezur Corridor, which has sparked a sharp reaction from Iran and its opposition to Russia, reveals deep-rooted processes that have shaped the country's socio-political life for over 150 years.

Baku’s strategic position and aspiration to diversify its economy aligns with Beijing’s vision for Eurasian connectivity.

On September 4th, The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, begun his working visit to Italy, at the invitation of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. 

Tehran is increasingly focused on the political and economic developments in the South Caucasus, making all-out efforts to position itself as a key player in the ongoing regional realignment.

Iran has delivered "several hundred" short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing senior American and European officials. One source specified that the weapons have already arrived in Russia.

At the International Cernobbio Forum, President Ilham Aliyev addressed the audience on Azerbaijan’s growing role in the new geopolitical landscape.

Hiding behind the figure of his spokesperson Peter Stano, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, continues his efforts to destabilize the situation in the South Caucasus.

Azerbaijan is offering major tax incentives to startups that move operations to the country.

The news that Russia has ceased financial payments to separatist Abkhazia did not come as a surprise to those following Moscow-Tbilisi relations in recent months.

Does Iran want the opening of transportation routes through Zangezur, which would connect Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan at all?

On 18-19 August, Russian President Putin came to Azerbaijan on a state visit, the first time ever in the history of Azerbaijani-Russian relations.

Armenia’s tactic is to block progress towards the main goal—a comprehensive peace—through verbosity and talkativeness.

Azerbaijan's main economic goal at present is to accelerate the development of the non-oil sector and increase its role in economic growth. This is crucial for protecting the country from potential shocks in the energy market and ensuring sustainable economic development.