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The summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), scheduled for May 21, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary, marks a significant milestone in strengthening cooperation within the organization and redefining the strategic vision of the Turkic world. For Azerbaijan, this event is more than just a diplomatic gathering — it underscores the country’s leadership role in…
On May 7, 2025, Italy and Türkiye convened their fourth intergovernmental summit, marking yet another step in their long-standing bilateral relations. First launched in 2008, these summits, which have been held irregularly until recently, have gained renewed urgency in today’s changing geopolitical environment. The summit’s discussions covered a wide range of topics, including the conflicts…
The sixth summit of the European Political Community marks a pivotal moment in the evolving political landscape of the continent. Leaders from participating nations are convening to address shared interests and the pressing challenges facing the region. Hosting this high-level forum in Tirana highlights the growing strategic importance of the Western Balkans in the broader…
Over the past five years, the ratio of debt burden to disposable income of Azerbaijan’s population has increased from 11.5% to 18%, Azerbaijani MP Vugar Bayramov said at a plenary session of parliamen. He noted that more than 3 million citizens have consumer loans, and there is an average of $8,117 of debt per one economically active…
On April 25, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas paid a visit to Azerbaijan. This was the first visit of the EU’s top diplomat to Baku in the past nine years. Both sides gave positive messages during the visit about the existing situation in bilateral relations and future prospects….
As Europe Day has just passed – marking the rebirth of peace, prosperity and unity across a war-torn continent – it is worth remembering that the European Union remains the most ambitious peace project in history. In a region long shaped by conflict and rivalry, the bloc has reimagined Europe as a community of shared…
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…
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…
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,…
