AZE.US Azerbaijani lawmaker Rasim Musabekov said he does not believe Turkey will become Israel’s next military target, dismissing such talk as unrealistic even amid rising regional tension. Speaking on the Daily Europe Online channel, Musabekov said the relationship between Ankara and Tel Aviv is clearly strained, but described the current clash as a political and … Read more
ФЯУюГЫ Despite the sharp rhetoric between Israel and Turkey, a direct military conflict between the two countries remains highly unlikely, according to political analyst Elchin Alioglu. Alioglu argued that the chances of an actual war are extremely low, saying the current wave of hostile statements from both sides is aimed more at domestic audiences than … Read more
AZE.US Russian citizens temporarily living in Azerbaijan have been reminded to closely monitor the length of their stay in the country and secure the required permits if needed. The warning was issued by Vusal Huseynov, head of Azerbaijan’s State Migration Service, who said Russian citizens are allowed to stay in the country for 90 days … Read more
AZE.US Russia will pay compensation to Azerbaijan over the crash of an AZAL passenger plane near Aktau, in what amounts to one of the most politically sensitive outcomes in recent Azerbaijan-Russia relations. The agreement closes an important part of a case that carried not only legal consequences, but also strong public and geopolitical weight for … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani political analyst Rashad Rzakuliyev said the war and diplomatic tension around Iran could reshape the balance of power across the Middle East and eventually open the way to a direct rivalry between Turkey and Israel. He made the remarks in an interview on the Daily Europe Online channel. Rzakuliyev argued that the current … Read more
AZE.US President Ilham Aliyev on April 14 received the credentials of the newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassadors of Somalia, Colombia and the Kingdom of Eswatini to Azerbaijan. Aliyev first received Somalia’s new ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abdinur Dahir Fidow, who conveyed greetings from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The Azerbaijani president thanked him and asked … Read more
AZE.US Washington may see maritime pressure as a cleaner alternative to a wider war, but strategies built around economic strangulation rarely stay contained for long. After the collapse of U.S.-Iran talks, the confrontation appears to be moving into a more dangerous phase. The center of gravity is shifting away from direct military action alone and … Read more
AZE.US A fourth meeting between Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society representatives was held in Gabala, with participants saying the process has moved past symbolic contact and into a more candid phase. One of the clearest messages from the discussion was that the dialogue is no longer confined to cautious wording and carefully filtered exchanges. Speakers … Read more
AZE.US Hungary has voted out Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, handing a major victory to opposition leader Peter Magyar and his Tisza party in one of Europe’s biggest political upsets in years. Reuters, AP and Al Jazeera all reported that Orban conceded defeat after a record turnout election that ended his long run … Read more
AZE.US The 40-day war around Iran may be over, but for Azerbaijan this is no moment for complacency. The biggest mistake in situations like this is to assume too early that the worst is already behind us. Yes, Baku managed to preserve its neutrality, avoided being dragged into someone else’s war, and showed a more … Read more