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The echoes of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s historic visit to Baku in April still resonate across the Araz River. Among the many aspects of this visit, what caught the attention of political analysts and region observers alike was Pezeshkian’s unexpected yet symbolic use of “poetry diplomacy.” His recitation of verses from Mahammadhossein Shahriyar’s iconic poem…
Pakistan’s foreign policy continues to evolve in response to shifting regional dynamics, global realignments, and domestic imperatives. A critical dimension of Islamabad’s external engagement is its growing focus on the Central Asian Republics (CARs)—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—whose geopolitical, economic, and strategic relevance has increased markedly since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Pakistan…
On 27 May 2025, Topchubashov Center`s Director Rusif Huseynov joined “Energy Forum 2025: Shaping a Secure and Sustainable Energetic Future in Central and South-East Europe,” a conference organised by Gnosis Institute, OCECCD and the Climate Policy Institute. Held in Budapest Center of Matthias Corvinus Collegium, the event brought together representatives of governments and state agencies,…
On 26 May 2025, Topchubashov Center`s director Rusif Huseynov paid a visit to Eurasia Center of the John von Neumann University, Hungary. During his meeting with the researchers of the Eurasia Center, the parties explored cooperation opportunities.
On 27 May 2025, Dr. Constantinos Filis, a renowned Greek expert, Director of the Institute of International Affairs and Associate Professor at the American College of Greece, and Dimosthenis Korallis, Deputy Head of Mission at the Greek Embassy in Baku, visited Topchubashov Center and were hosted by Deputy Director Murad Muradov and Research Fellow Mahammad…
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…
Topchubashov Center Deputy Director Murad Muradov attended the South Caucasus regional dialogue meeting in Helsinki, Finland on 13-14 May 2025. The meeting addressed the post-war reconciliation efforts and geopolitical transformations in the region.
On 14 May 2025, Topchubashov Center`s director Rusif Huseynov and Research Fellow Simona Scotti paid a visit to the Colombian Embassy in Baku. During their meeting with Andrés Felipe Giraldo López, Head of Consular Functions, they discussed the cooperation opportunities in humanitarian and social spheres.
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…
