Omens for the South Caucasus in the 2024 US Presidential Election
Beyond the US election result, the attention to the South Caucasus depends on which role the emerging regional order will play in a changing global security architecture.
Opinion – Washington-Baku Cooperation Towards COP29 in a Fragmented World
COP29 comes amidst an increasingly fragmented and violent global (dis)order, giving the Azerbaijani presidency the monumental task of convincing participants to put their differences aside.
Triumph in Defeat: Inaugurating a New Era for Azerbaijan and Armenia
As the Caucasus nations aim to develop their regional identity, addressing multiple issues beyond the Karabakh conflict is essential for achieving sustainable peace.
Opinion – Why Armenia and Azerbaijan Diverge on the Zangezur Corridor
While both Azerbaijan and Armenia share long-term regional goals, their differing views on creating a transportation corridor impede progress towards a peace agreement.
Opinion – The Choice in Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Cleansing or Self-Determination?
The reality of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh has reached such evident heights that EU representatives have for the first time mentioned it explicitly.
The Politicization of Genocide: Is There a Genocide in Karabakh?
The secessionist stance adopted by some Karabakh Armenians seems to lack rationality or pragmatism when viewed through a socio-political lens.
Opinion – Environmental Loss and Repression in Iran
Environmental challenges in Iran, like dangerous levels of air pollution in Tabriz, the pollution of the Aras River, and the dying Lake Urmia, make the life of Azerbaijanis even worse.
Opinion – The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Russia’s Exit Cue from South Caucasus?
The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and its outcome might determine Russia’s future in the South Caucasus, but the role of the West in it is still an ambiguous one.
Corroding Western Democracy: The Disparity Between Azerbaijan and Russia
A lack of critical reporting on Baku’s narrative has not only glossed over democratic shortcomings in Azerbaijan, but it has also helped undermine the rights of Armenians.
Opinion – Supply Chains and War: The Importance of Baku’s Port
As the war in Ukraine continues, Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku stands out as a critical transportation node that unites Central Asia with the Caucasus, Turkey and Europe.
