Azerbaijan and Turkey have moved past their recent dispute, analyst Eldar Namazov says, but instability involving Russia and Iran poses broader risks for the South Caucasus.

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Azerbaijan Declines to Join Three EPC Summit Documents

Azerbaijan declined to join three documents proposed at the European Political Community summit in Dublin, saying they would create additional legal and political obligations.

Baku and Ankara Overcame Recent Strain, but Bigger Risks Lie Ahead, Namazov Says

Azerbaijan and Turkey have moved past their recent dispute, analyst Eldar Namazov says, but instability involving Russia and Iran poses broader risks for the South Caucasus.

Why Europe Is Becoming More Reliant on Routes Through Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly important to Europe’s energy security and transport links as demand grows for gas, the Middle Corridor and new green-electricity export routes.

TRIPP Could Be Built Without U.S. Support, but Russia May Gain Control, Experts Say

Azerbaijani lawmaker Rasim Musabekov and Armenian political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan say the TRIPP route is economically compelling, but warn that unresolved operating terms and shifting U.S. involvement could reshape control of the project.

Economic Ties Advance Azerbaijan-Armenia Normalization, but Constitution Blocks Peace Deal

Azerbaijan and Armenia are advancing transport, trade and expert contacts, but constitutional disputes in Armenia continue to delay a final peace treaty, analyst Elmira Talybzade said.

Azerbaijan and UK Establish Strategic Partnership

Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom signed a joint declaration in Dublin establishing a strategic partnership and setting priorities in defense, security, energy, trade, transport...

EU Nears Completion of Nakhchivan Railway Assessment

The European Union expects to complete its assessment of the Nakhchivan railway project soon, a subject discussed during Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s meeting with...

Azerbaijan and Armenia Discuss TRIPP, Power Grid Link in Dublin

Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan discussed the peace agenda, TRIPP road and rail planning, border delimitation and a possible power-grid link in Dublin.

Armenia Draft Constitution May Drop Independence Declaration Reference, Report Says

An Armenian newspaper says the working constitutional draft omits a declaration reference disputed by Azerbaijan, but no official text has been released.

Aliyev Attends COP31 in Turkey After Recent Baku-Ankara Tensions

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the COP31 leaders’ summit in Antalya during a two-day visit that drew attention after recent tensions between Baku and Ankara.

U.N. Resolution Mentions Mass Graves for First Time in Missing-Persons Text

A U.N. General Assembly committee adopted an Azerbaijan-initiated resolution that explicitly references individual, collective and mass graves and links missing-persons work to peace processes.

Türkiye Completes Rail and Road Crossings on Armenia Border

Türkiye has completed preparations for rail and road border crossings with Armenia, but opening them still requires a political agreement and no date has been set.

Russia Will Try to Derail TRIPP, Armenian Expert Warns

Experts from Azerbaijan and Armenia say Russia may seek to undermine TRIPP, while Iran is sending mixed signals and technical planning is moving forward.

Azerbaijan Must Not Shape Its Policy Around Ankara’s Interests, Analyst Says

Political commentator Murad Sadaddinov says Azerbaijan’s strategic alliance with Türkiye requires Ankara to respect Baku’s independent foreign and domestic policy.

Azerbaijan and Türkiye Plan Defense Industry Doctoral Programs

Azerbaijan and Türkiye are preparing joint doctoral programs for specialists in defense industry technologies.

Shoigu Says Azerbaijan-Armenia Normalization Is Improving South Caucasus Climate

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said normalization between Azerbaijan and Armenia is already improving conditions in the South Caucasus. He called the reopening of...

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Azerbaijan Sends 1.2 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas to Syria in Nine Months

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Azerbaijan Forecasts 10% Drop in Wheat Output in 2027

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Azerbaijan Proposes 67.5% Increase in Subsidies for Non-State Enterprises

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Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in Shenzhen on Nov. 19, with nuclear arsenals and Iran expected to dominate the agenda.

Azerbaijan Targets $4.5 Billion in Non-Oil Exports in 2027

Azerbaijan expects non-oil and gas exports excluding nonmonetary gold to reach $4.1 billion in 2026 and $4.5 billion in 2027.

Republican Senator Blocks Fast-Track Confirmation of U.S. Ambassador Nominee to Azerbaijan

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says he will block fast-track confirmation of Alexander Alden as U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, potentially delaying the nomination until 2027.

Azerbaijan Plans Unified Debt Cap for State-Owned Enterprises

Azerbaijan is preparing a unified medium-term borrowing cap for state-owned enterprises and plans to introduce a new budget scoring system in 2027.

Some Azerbaijanis Prepare Their Own Graves Years Before Death

Some Azerbaijanis reserve cemetery plots, order gravestones and prepare their own burial sites years before death, citing family costs and a desire to choose where they will be buried.

Kremlin Sets Condition for European Role in Ukraine Talks

The Kremlin said Europe could join the next round of Ukraine talks only after European countries demonstrate a sincere willingness to contribute to the peace process.

Azerbaijan Housing Rents Rise 5.7% Year Over Year

Housing rents in Azerbaijan rose 5.7% year over year in September and increased another 1.9% from August.

Azerbaijan Raises Minimum Cigarette Import Duty Sixfold

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CENTCOM Says Two Iranian Drones Shot Down, Bahrain Radar Undamaged

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SOCAR, BP Target ACG Oil Recovery Above 40%

SOCAR and BP have set a target final oil recovery factor of more than 40% for the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli oilfield block.

Azerbaijan Declines to Join Three EPC Summit Documents

Azerbaijan declined to join three documents proposed at the European Political Community summit in Dublin, saying they would create additional legal and political obligations.

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Trump Says U.S. No Longer Needs a Deal With Iran

President Donald Trump said Washington no longer needs an agreement with Tehran and directed Vice President JD Vance to shift his attention to domestic issues.

Baku and Ankara Overcame Recent Strain, but Bigger Risks Lie Ahead, Namazov Says

Azerbaijan and Turkey have moved past their recent dispute, analyst Eldar Namazov says, but instability involving Russia and Iran poses broader risks for the South Caucasus.

Azerbaijan’s Gas Supplies to EU Rise to 13 Billion Cubic Meters

Azerbaijan has increased annual gas supplies to the European Union from 8 billion to 13 billion cubic meters since a 2022 energy memorandum, President Ilham Aliyev said.

Why Europe Is Becoming More Reliant on Routes Through Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly important to Europe’s energy security and transport links as demand grows for gas, the Middle Corridor and new green-electricity export routes.

TRIPP Could Be Built Without U.S. Support, but Russia May Gain Control, Experts Say

Azerbaijani lawmaker Rasim Musabekov and Armenian political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan say the TRIPP route is economically compelling, but warn that unresolved operating terms and shifting U.S. involvement could reshape control of the project.

Azerbaijan Plans Hourly Minimum Pay for Short-Term and Part-Time Work

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