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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…
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…
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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’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…
Speaking at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack announced that Syrian President and HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa would visit Washington. It will be the first time a Syrian head of state has visited Washington since the country’s independence in 1946….
On 28 October 2025, Topchubashov Center Deputy Director Murad Muradov participated in the 2nd South Caucasus Regional Dialogue conference organised by Links Europe in Tbilisi, Georgia. Murad chaired the panel dedicated to the changing geopolitics of the South Caucasus and spoke about the prospects for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the context of the…
On October 24, Gulkhanim Mammadova, a researcher from the Topchubashov Center, took part in the panel titled “AI-Mediated Ontological Security: National Identities and Sustainable Peace in the South Caucasus.” During the panel, she presented her paper, “Ontological Security and the Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: Post-2020 Identity Crises and Paths to Peace.” The panel was held as part…
