Azerbaijan Launches Railway Corridor to Armenia
Azerbaijan’s decision to reopen rail transit to Armenia for the first time in 35 years signals a major geopolitical and economic shift in the South Caucasus. The new route—Russia–Azerbaijan–Georgia–Armenia—reduces costs, enhances food security, and strengthens Azerbaijan’s role as a strategic transit hub linking Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle Corridor.
A New Stage in the Peace Process: Civil Societies of Azerbaijan and Armenia Enter Direct Dialogue
The Azerbaijani-Armenian peace process has entered a new phase, marked by direct dialogue between civil societies without external mediation. For the first time in 35 years, an Azerbaijani plane landed in Yerevan, symbolizing a shift toward pragmatic, bilateral engagement that reflects regional transformation, national accountability, and growing societal maturity in post-conflict peacebuilding.
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Gabala 2025: Security and Development as the New Architecture of Turkic Integration
The Gabala 2025 Summit of the Organization of Turkic States marks a turning point in regional integration, combining security, economic, and institutional dimensions into a unified framework. Azerbaijan’s initiative promotes “responsible neutrality,” economic interdependence, and collective resilience, positioning the Turkic world as a self-sustaining stabilizing force in Central Eurasia.
Launch of the Voice of South Caucasus Bulletin
Voice of South Caucasus is a new bulletin by the Caspian-Alpine Society, offering concise, fact-based insights into key political, economic, and social developments across Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Curated by regional experts, it helps readers understand emerging dynamics and transformations in this geopolitically significant region. Subscribe for regular updates.
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