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Caspian Security: Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan Partnership for Protecting Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC)

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Since 2022, the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia has undergone significant transformation. The Russia-Ukraine war has shifted national interests, prompting countries to reassess their foreign policies and security strategies. For Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea—a vital energy and trade route—has emerged as a crucial focal point of national security, leading both nations to rethink…

The Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty is ‘Within Reach’ but Out of Grasp

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Executive Summary: September 2024 marks the fourth anniversary of the Second Karabakh War and the first anniversary of Azerbaijan’s “anti-terror operation” against the Armenian separatist contingency in the Karabakh region, and peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan are ongoing. Baku continues to demand that Armenia remove the clause in its constitution considered by Azerbaijan to…

Yalchin Rafiyev, the Lead Negotiator for COP29, discusses Azerbaijan’s vision and strategy

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COP29 Lead Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev outlines Azerbaijani Presidency’s vision and strategy for the upcoming climate summit in Baku. This November, Azerbaijan will host the COP29 summit, uniting global leaders in the collective fight against climate change. The decision was made at the plenary session of COP28 on December 11. Azerbaijan will take the opportunity to…

AIR Center hosts event to discuss President Ilham Aliyev’s speech at Azerbaijan`s Milli Majlis

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The Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center) held an event on the topic “Discussion of President Ilham Aliyev`s speech in the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan: An independent and principled foreign policy.” Addressing the event, Farid Shafiyev, AIR Center’s Chairman of the Board, highlighted President Ilham Aliyev`s speech during the first…

COP29: Azerbaijan supports global peace

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On 17 September, the COP29 Presidency announced the COP29 Presidency Initiatives as part of its “Action Agenda” to accelerate progress on climate action and supplement the formal negotiated COP agenda. The Action Agenda represents an ambitious effort by the COP29 Presidency to drive action across all climate pillars and covers a range of key priorities, such as…

India: Armenia’s Newfound Ally Against Azerbaijan

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Extraordinary foreign policy ambitions are difficult for small states to achieve, especially when they challenge more powerful neighbors. States with strong determination to pursue these ambitions often seek the support of larger powers, through various means, including military and political alliances. Armenia, the South Caucasian republic with less than three million population and a size…

Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and Section 907

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Background of Section 907 On August 6, 1992, U.S. Congress passed the Freedom Support Act to accelerate transition to democratic governance and free market economy in Russia and other newly independent states following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Later on, humanitarian, security, and counter-terrorism dimensions were also incorporated into the document. A few months…

Azerbaijan’s COP29 leadership: Global ecological security and political maneuvers

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In the modern era, environmental protection is considered one of the most critical aspects of both national and international security due to its relevance and significance. The transnational nature of many ecological issues has led countries worldwide to perceive these problems as global threats, fostering international cooperation to ensure environmental security. Over the past 50…

Double standards on Western Sanctions Unmask anti-Azerbaijani Propaganda

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It is evident that Azerbaijan is regularly targeted by Western political circles fueled by Armenian and pro-Armenian groups. One of the most prevalent issues raised to create anti-Azerbaijani sentiments and spoil its image is the November 2022 gas deal between Russia and Azerbaijan on purchasing 1 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian gas. Azerbaijan was extensively criticised…

Multilateral Cooperation Initiatives in the South Caucasus Struggle with Challenges

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Integration has long been viewed as the most promising path to establishing peace and stability in the South Caucasus. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, which resulted in the disintegration of the region and the emergence of three independent states, various initiatives have been undertaken to this end. These initiatives primarily focused on frameworks…