AIR Center hosts event to discuss President Ilham Aliyev’s speech at Azerbaijan`s Milli Majlis

The Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center) held an event on the topic “Discussion of President Ilham Aliyev`s speech in the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan: An independent and principled foreign policy.” Addressing the event, Farid Shafiyev, AIR Center’s Chairman of the Board, highlighted President Ilham Aliyev`s speech during the first…

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India: Armenia’s Newfound Ally Against Azerbaijan

Extraordinary foreign policy ambitions are difficult for small states to achieve, especially when they challenge more powerful neighbors. States with strong determination to pursue these ambitions often seek the support of larger powers, through various means, including military and political alliances. Armenia, the South Caucasian republic with less than three million population and a size…

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Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and Section 907

Background of Section 907 On August 6, 1992, U.S. Congress passed the Freedom Support Act to accelerate transition to democratic governance and free market economy in Russia and other newly independent states following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Later on, humanitarian, security, and counter-terrorism dimensions were also incorporated into the document. A few months…

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Azerbaijan’s COP29 leadership: Global ecological security and political maneuvers

In the modern era, environmental protection is considered one of the most critical aspects of both national and international security due to its relevance and significance. The transnational nature of many ecological issues has led countries worldwide to perceive these problems as global threats, fostering international cooperation to ensure environmental security. Over the past 50…

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Double standards on Western Sanctions Unmask anti-Azerbaijani Propaganda

It is evident that Azerbaijan is regularly targeted by Western political circles fueled by Armenian and pro-Armenian groups. One of the most prevalent issues raised to create anti-Azerbaijani sentiments and spoil its image is the November 2022 gas deal between Russia and Azerbaijan on purchasing 1 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian gas. Azerbaijan was extensively criticised…

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Multilateral Cooperation Initiatives in the South Caucasus Struggle with Challenges

Integration has long been viewed as the most promising path to establishing peace and stability in the South Caucasus. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, which resulted in the disintegration of the region and the emergence of three independent states, various initiatives have been undertaken to this end. These initiatives primarily focused on frameworks…

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Putin’s Visit to Baku Stirs up Iran-Russia Tensions on Zangezur Corridor

Executive Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Azerbaijan reinforced Russia’s ongoing efforts to maintain influence in the South Caucasus, where increased cooperation on food security, labor, and oil production were announced. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s comments on the Zangezur Corridor ignited tensions with both Armenia and Iran, as the corridor threatens to alter…

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