Toward a new geopolitical format: Why 5+1+1 is a strategic necessity

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…

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Time to dissolve: Why the Minsk Group hinders Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process

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…

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Key Aspects Of Azerbaijan’s Independent And National Interest-Based Foreign Policy – OpEd

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…

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Towards A New Chapter In The Relationship Between Azerbaijan And The European Union – OpEd

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…

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Power of Global Solidarity

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,…

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Kazakhstan’s evolving military strategy: peacekeeping and autonomy as pillars of a middle power

Introduction Since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakhstan’s military posture has been defined by strategic dependency on Russia, especially in high politics involving security and defense. While Astana has exercised greater autonomy in economic and diplomatic domains, its military reliance on Moscow remained largely uncontested. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine in…

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The Global South and the New Information Architecture of the World

Against the backdrop of unprecedented geopolitical and economic transformations, the world is entering an era where the Global South is beginning to play a key role – as a bearer of alternative development models, values of mutual respect, and multipolar cooperation. However, the influence of the countries of the Global South in the international information…

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