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President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to the region, following the reconstruction and reopening of the Aghdam Mugham Center, was far more than the inauguration of a cultural venue. It served as a powerful political message—one deeply rooted in Azerbaijan’s national memory and the broader process of Karabakh’s revival. For Azerbaijan, mugham is not merely a musical…
Toward the end of the 19th century, resistance against British colonial rule began to gain momentum in India. This struggle intensified in the early 20th century and ultimately reached its peak after the Second World War, when colonial systems across the globe started to collapse. Two key figures emerged as leaders of this movement: Mahatma…
On 5–6 May 2025, Topchubashov Center’s Research Fellow Mahammad Mehdiyev took part in the Next Forum in Milan, a two-day international forum organized by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The Forum brought together a global network of young talents and future leaders to engage with top international policymakers, experts, and business figures. Through…
In recent years, the geopolitical significance of Central Asia has grown considerably, driven by a convergence of factors, including the increasing global demand for alternative trade routes, the recalibration of regional partnerships following the war in Ukraine, and a renewed Western interest in engaging with post-Soviet Eurasia. Most importantly, we are currently witnessing a “Great…
On 25–26 April 2025, our Research Fellow Mahammad Mehdiyev took part in the NATO Youth Summit held in Budva, Montenegro. The event was co-organized by NATO and the Atlantic Council of Montenegro. The summit gathered emerging leaders, researchers, and civil society representatives from NATO and partner countries to discuss current security challenges, including the evolving…
By zooming in on the foreign policy of an individual state one can reach a substantial number of verdicts with regards to the current ‘state of play’ in international affairs. Hungary is a useful example, with the country’s foreign policy agenda showcasing multiple uncomfortable realities which now underpin the system of inter-state relations. The country,…
It is important to emphasize that the OSCE Minsk Group, established in 1992 under the auspices of the OSCE, was intended to assist with the peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict. Its co-chairs were the United States, France, and Russia. However, over the course of three decades, the group failed to achieve any tangible results that would…
After restoring its state independence in 1991, the Republic of Azerbaijan entered the international system as a new, sovereign actor. One of the primary objectives during the early years of independence was to formulate an independent, flexible foreign policy strategy grounded in national interests. Given Azerbaijan’s location in a geopolitically complex region, achieving success in…
On April 25th, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, paid a visit to Baku. During her diplomatic engagement, Ms. Kallas conducted bilateral meetings with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and subsequently engaged in discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. The deliberations encompassed the extant state of…
The awareness of solidarity stands as one of the most crucial elements that unite nations and strengthen states. At its core lie the ideals of unity and cohesion. Today, more than ever, the world is in dire need of solidarity. Wherever it is absent, conflicts, divisions, and the pursuit of personal ambitions prevail. Personal ambitions,…
