Logistics as a New Pillar of Azerbaijan’s Non-Oil Export Strategy
President Ilham Aliyev’s June 9 decree marks a shift in Azerbaijan’s non-oil export policy by addressing logistics costs as a key barrier. The measure supports producers, strengthens Nakhchivan’s economic integration, and aims to expand Azerbaijani goods into new markets while strategically reducing dependence on energy revenues over the long term.
Azerbaijan and the Limits of European Rhetoric
Europe’s growing engagement with Azerbaijan reveals a widening gap between institutional rhetoric and strategic necessity. While the European Parliament continues its critical line, key EU governments prioritize energy security, trade, and regional connectivity, making Baku an indispensable partner in Europe’s pragmatic approach to the South Caucasus and Caspian region today.
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European Parliamentary Resolutions and the Limits of External Influence on the Post-Conflict Dynamics in the South Caucasus
European parliamentary resolutions targeting Azerbaijan have triggered a strong diplomatic response from Baku, raising concerns over sovereignty, territorial integrity, and external interference in the peace process with Armenia. The timing, coinciding with EU negotiations, suggests potential political pressure, while highlighting broader tensions around post-conflict realities and competing narratives in the South Caucasus.
Conflicts Without End and the New Reality of Security
Conflicts are increasingly becoming prolonged and uncertain, reshaping global security and economic dynamics. Modern wars rarely end with clear outcomes, turning into enduring factors of international politics. Against this backdrop, rare cases of rapid resolution highlight the importance of political will, strategic coherence, and effective coordination.
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