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Politics and physics: competing corridors and Azerbaijan’s leverage in Europe’s new gas order

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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….

Rusif Huseynov partook in second roundtable discussion of Armenian-Azerbaijani civil society representatives

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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…

Azerbaijan joins the C5: implications for Eurasian regional architecture

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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…

When Moscow’s shadow fades: China’s expanding influence in Georgia

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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…

Murad Muradov speaks at Azerbaijan-U.S. Think Tank forum

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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…

Rusif Huseynov speaks at panel in Hungary

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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…

Gulkhanim Mammadova participates in training in Vienna

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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…

Washington Joint Declaration Between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Its Implications

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Topchubashov Center hosts Azerbaijani–Polish expert dialogue

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On 7 November 2025, Topchubashov Center and the Warsaw-based Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) co-hosted an Azerbaijani–Polish expert dialogue session in Baku. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the discussion brought together experts from both think tanks, as well as the Ambassador of Poland to Azerbaijan, diplomats from the Polish Embassy, and representatives from Azerbaijan’s…

Kazakhstan joins the Abraham Accords: Pragmatism or Symbolism?

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Kazakhstan’s accession to the Abraham Accords—anticipated in some political circles—may still raise eyebrows. Unlike the original signatories, who were establishing relations with Israel from scratch, Kazakhstan has long maintained cordial ties with the Jewish state. Israel was among the first countries to recognize Kazakhstan’s independence in 1992, and since then, the bilateral cooperation has expanded…