How to sustain bilateralism between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

For decades, negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan followed a multilateral framework. Considering that there was not huge success in such framework it proved to be problematic due to several factors: 1. the fragmented interests of external mediators, 2. the lack of direct accountability between Armenia and Azerbaijan themselves. Mediators were approaching the peace process through…

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Murad Muradov speaks at Azerbaijan-UK Policy Dialogue

On 25-26 September 2025, Topchubashov Center’s researchers Murad Muradov, Simona Scotti and Mahammad Mammadov took part in the 1st Azerbaijan-UK Policy Dialogue at the ADA University in Baku. Within the Dialogue sessions, Murad Muradov delivered a speech on the strategic aspects of the Azerbaijani-British relations at the panel titled “Regional Security, cooperation and foreign policy…

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Gulkhanim Mammadova partakes in study trip to Serbia

On 23-28 September 2025, Topchubashov Center research fellow Gulkhanim Mammadova visited Serbia for a study trip. Throughout the trip organised by the UK-based Conciliation Resources, the delegation Gulkhanim Mammadov is part of had the opportunity to learn about the diverse approaches and strategies that local communities, civil society organizations, and international actors are implementing to…

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What does Poland’s border closure mean for the Middle Corridor?

On September 12, Poland closed its border with Belarus in response to Russia and Belarus’ Zapad 2025 military exercises. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the drills were designed in part to rehearse a strike on the Suwałki Gap, the narrow stretch of territory connecting Poland with Lithuania and lying between Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave….

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Stability and resilience in the South Caucasus: a strategic imperative for the EU

The South Caucasus stands at a defining moment. Following decades of violent conflict and geopolitical stasis, a new reality is taking shape, offering a rare opportunity for the European Union to assert its strategic interests and solidify its role as a key regional actor. The recent peace efforts between Azerbaijan and Armenia, culminating in the…

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Topchubashov Center’s reps attend British ambassador’s networking event

On 9 September 2025, Topchubashov Center`s representatives, Rusif Huseynov, Murad Muradov and Simona Scotti, attended the think tank network event organized by the British Embassy in Azerbaijan and hosted at the Ambassador’s Residence. The event offered an excellent chance to network with prominent experts, engage about the actual developments, and discuss possible future projects.  …

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