Armenia and Azerbaijan peace deal text finalised: what is next?

During the annual Global Baku Forum yesterday, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov made a long-awaited announcement: the text of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been finalized. Shortly after, the news was also confirmed by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This finalized draft is the 12th version of the agreement, following more than 15 rounds of…

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Malaysian Ambassador pays visit to Topchubashov Center

On March 12, Malaysian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ahmad Kamrizamil, and Second Secretary of the Embassy, Nurul Ain Mohammad Fadhil visited Topchubashov Center and were hosted by Rusif Huseynov, the Center`s director, Gulkhanim Mammadova, Research Fellow, and Ulvi Gitaliyev, Research Intern. During the meeting parties discussed the regional developments and cooperation opportunities as well as other…

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Rusif Huseynov speaks at session with Ibero-American diplomats

On March 11, Rusif Huseynov, Director of Topchubashov Center, sat down with diplomats from Ibero-American countries in Baku. Facilitated by the Mexican Embassy, ​​the session was attended by the heads of diplomatic missions of Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Portugal in Azerbaijan. During the meeting, Rusif Huseynov delivered his remarks about the recent developments regarding Azerbaijan’s…

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement

Before President Trump was inaugurated on January 20, he labelled himself to be the mastermind of the current Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Still, former President Biden also emphasised his government’s role in brokering the deal. However, the Qataris and Egyptians played a pivotal part in the agreement by hosting and helping the conflicting parties with negotiations as well….

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EU Mission in Armenia: Expanding Mandate Reshapes Regional Dynamics

Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, recently proposed extending the mandate of the EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA) for an additional two years as its current term nears its end this February. For the EU, the mission has played a pivotal role in monitoring the security situation…

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