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On 25 November, an event dedicated to the outcomes of the latest Links Europe project that brought together Azerbaijani and Armenian experts to draft five thematic reports on peacebuilding, took place. Topchubashov Center’s Deputy Director, as the co-chair of the Peace and security, participated in this event along with the other co-chairs and a number…
On November 15, Azerbaijan formally joined the Central Asian Consultative Meetings, expanding what was known as the Central Asian Five (C5) into a Central Asian Six (C6). Many in Central Asia find it surprising. But when viewed through the lens of recent geopolitical shifts, this development becomes far less surprising and, perhaps, entirely logical. Why…
Murad Muradov, Gulkhanim Mammadova, and Simona Scotti from the Topchubahsov Center participated in the conference “Central Asia in a Changing World: Peace, Security, and the Dynamics of Conflicts”, held on November 27–28, 2025, in Almaty. The event was hosted by Kazakh-German University (DKU) in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. During the conference, our team…
Introduction In the evolving energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans, recent developments have spotlighted two competing yet potentially complementary gas corridors. Greece has revived its role through the Israel-Cyprus-Greece alignment and the November 2025 3+1 ministerial meeting in Athens, where the United States reiterated its commitment to building an Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center….
On 21–22 November 2025, Topchubashov Center Director Rusif Huseynov took part in the second direct roundtable discussion between Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society representatives. The meeting was held in Baku as part of the reciprocal visit of an Armenian delegation of experts. During the closed-door session, participants agreed to institutionalize the dialogue framework under the…
When the long-standing C5 format of Central Asian cooperation formally expanded into a C6 on 15 November in Tashkent, Azerbaijan’s accession was framed as a natural extension of historical and linguistic affinities. Yet behind the rhetoric lies a structural transformation in Azerbaijan’s external orientation, and, arguably, in the conceptual geography of Eurasia itself. Understanding why…
Introduction The geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus is undergoing a historic transformation. Russia’s long-standing unchallenged dominance has visibly eroded due to the war in Ukraine and the resulting international sanctions. In this context, a new actor is asserting itself with confidence: China. Beijing is strategically leveraging the emerging vacuum to advance its Belt and…
On 18 November 2025, Topchubashov Center’s Deputy Director Murad Muradov participated in the first Azerbaijan-U.S. Think Tank forum, organised by the AIR Center in Baku. On his panel, Murad spoke about the current state of the Azerbaijan-Armenia reconciliation process, analysing the success of the bilateral format, tectonic shifts in the regional geopolitics and expressing thoughts…
On 18 November 2025, Rusif Huseynov, Topchubashov Center Director participated in the EastSec Forum organized by the Budapest-based Hungarian Institute of International Affairs. Dedicated to the geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe and South Caucasus, the event brought together distinguished speakers from several countries. During his panel discussion, Rusif Huseynov examined the current dynamics of the…
From 10–14 November, Gulkhanim Mammadova from Topchubashov Center participated in a training jointly organized by the OSCE Secretariat and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) for the OSCE Pool of Young Experts. The training focused on strengthening professional competencies in peace and security, with a particular emphasis on negotiation skills. Gulkhanim is a member of the…
