AZE.US President Donald Trump has sharpened his rhetoric on Iran, warning that continued uranium enrichment and regional military activity could trigger decisive U.S. action. But as tensions rise, a critical question emerges: could Iran evolve into a strategic quagmire for the White House? Escalation Without a Clear Endgame Publicly, Washington’s demands remain firm: Iran must … Read more
AZE.US The prospect of a formal peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia is increasingly viewed by regional analysts as a turning point that could reshape the geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus – and significantly reduce Russia’s traditional leverage in the region. For decades, Moscow’s influence was closely tied to its role in managing – … Read more
AZE.US Russia is undergoing a post-imperial adjustment in the South Caucasus as traditional leverage mechanisms lose effectiveness, Azerbaijani political analyst Farid Shafiyev said, arguing that Moscow’s long-standing conflict-management model is eroding in the new regional environment. Speaking during a televised discussion, Shafiyev stated that for decades Russia relied on a combination of security dependency, political … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani military analyst Uzeyir Jafarov has cautioned that despite visible diplomatic activity in the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan must avoid strategic complacency amid shifting alliances and uncertain external guarantees. Jafarov’s comments come as Baku continues its normalization process with Armenia. According to local reporting, approximately 4,500 tons of diesel fuel are expected to be transported … Read more
AZE.US The United States and Iran held another round of indirect talks in Geneva on Wednesday amid widening differences over Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. negotiating position includes dismantling Iran’s three key nuclear facilities – Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan – transferring enriched uranium stockpiles … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan speaks the language of innovation. Officials reference digital transformation, artificial intelligence, start-ups, and smart governance. Yet inside many research institutes, a different reality prevails. Young researchers are scarce. Laboratories feel frozen in time. The academic system itself is aging. This is not simply a demographic issue. It is a strategic risk. A Closed … Read more
AZE.US Four years into the war in Ukraine, the question is no longer whether the conflict has reshaped Europe’s security architecture – it has. The more pressing issue now is whether the strain of prolonged warfare is pushing Russia toward a systemic inflection point. When Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the Kremlin … Read more
AZE.US Four years after Azerbaijan and Russia signed their declaration on allied cooperation, questions are growing about what that document now means in practice. While the text remains in force, the political atmosphere between Baku and Moscow has shifted markedly, shaped by the war in Ukraine, regional realignments and a series of bilateral tensions. The … Read more
AZE.US Feb. 24 marks the fourth anniversary of the war that reshaped not only Ukraine and Russia, but the entire architecture of European security. What felt like a geopolitical shock in 2022 has become a prolonged reality in 2026. Four years is long enough for governments to change, forecasts to collapse and initial emotional reactions … Read more
AZE.US As diplomatic contacts between Baku and Yerevan continue and talk of a formal peace agreement resurfaces, a more practical question is emerging: are the societies themselves ready for economic normalization? Recent street interviews in Baku suggest the answer is complicated. When asked whether they would buy or sell Armenian-made products, market vendors and customers … Read more