Rustam Taghizade
Azerbaijan’s Energy Adaptation under Sanctions Pressure
Amid tightening Western sanctions on Russia, Azerbaijan faces growing geopolitical and economic pressures. Deeply integrated…
Baku’s CICA Think Tank Forum and the Future of International Security
The CICA Think Tanks Forum in Baku highlighted the rising influence of expert communities in…
TRIPP as a Test of the Resilience of the New Regional Architecture in the South Caucasus
The Washington agreements on leasing the Armenian section of the Zangezur corridor to a U.S.…
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan: A New Frontline of Russian Revisionism
This article explores how Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have become targets of Russian revisionist rhetoric amid…
A Ceasefire Without Peace
A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel has paused direct hostilities but resolved none of…
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy Amid the Escalating Israel–Iran Conflict
Amid the escalating Israel–Iran conflict, Azerbaijan maintains a balanced diplomatic stance, emphasizing regional stability and…
Baku and Washington Are Finding Common Ground Again
Azerbaijan and the United States are renewing diplomatic ties through high-level visits and strategic dialogue…
Tirana 2025 and the Diplomatic Momentum of Baku Amid Shifts in the EPC Framework
The sixth EPC summit in Tirana marks a key moment in Azerbaijan’s evolving diplomatic strategy.…
While the World Fractures, Baku and Beijing Build
As the world faces growing conflict and geopolitical unrest, Azerbaijan and China choose cooperation over…
Diplomatic and Economic Expansion of Azerbaijan in Africa: Strategic Directions of Cooperation
In recent years, Azerbaijan has significantly intensified its foreign policy in Africa, expanding diplomatic contacts…
Azerbaijan and the North: Intersection of Interests in the New World Order
Azerbaijan's role in the evolving global order highlights its strategic links to northern regions like…
Prospects for the Militarization of Europe in Light of Donald Trump’s Return to the White House
Donald Trump's re-election challenges Europe to increase defense spending, potentially doubling budgets amid reduced U.S.…