Shahla Jalilzade
Diaspora Activism and the Limits of External Influence in the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Process
Diaspora activism continues to shape narratives around the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process beyond the region. The…
How Washington Is Pushing Brussels Out of the Strategic Game in the South Caucasus
Washington is rapidly expanding its role in the South Caucasus, challenging the European Union’s long-standing…
The Trump Route in the Post-Conflict Architecture of the South Caucasus
The U.S.-brokered settlement between Azerbaijan and Armenia has elevated the Trump Route as a structural…
The Collapse of Lake Urmia and the Political Marginalization of Iran’s Azerbaijani Regions
Lake Urmia’s disappearance reveals the political and social dimensions of environmental collapse in Iran’s Azerbaijani…
Azerbaijan as the Axis of U.S. Eurasian Policy
At the end of 2025, the United States is returning to Eurasia with a renewed…
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…
Washington Summit and the Strategic Recalibration of the South Caucasus
The Washington summit between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the US marks a strategic turning point in…
Azerbaijani Gas for Syria: Economic Prospects and Geopolitical Contexts
Starting August 1, Azerbaijan will begin natural gas deliveries to Syria via Türkiye, marking a…
Azerbaijan and Hungary in Search of a New Regional Architecture
President Aliyev’s visit to Hungary marked a deepening strategic partnership between Baku and Budapest. Beyond…
Azerbaijan as a Mediator Amid Regional Turbulence
Amid intensifying regional rivalries, Azerbaijan is emerging as a pivotal diplomatic mediator. Leveraging its strategic…
German-style Balancing and the Future Prospects of Germany-Azerbaijan Relations
This analytical piece explores the evolving Germany-Azerbaijan relations in the post-war context, highlighting challenges, diplomatic…
Azerbaijan and Armenia Finalize Peace Treaty, but Trust Issues Persist
On March 13, 2025, Azerbaijan and Armenia finalized a peace agreement, potentially ending a 33-year…