AZE.US Armenia could become a transit country for the first time in its modern history as new regional transport routes are developed following the peace process with Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev said on Thursday. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 13th Global Baku Forum in Baku, Aliyev said work is underway on expanding the … Read more
AZE.US The next three to five days may prove decisive for the future trajectory of the conflict surrounding Iran, according to Azerbaijani political analyst Farhad Mammadov. Speaking in an interview with the Daily Europe Online platform, Mammadov said it is still too early to determine whether the United States and Israel miscalculated in their assessment … Read more
AZE.US The South Caucasus is once again becoming a focal point of geopolitical competition. The war in Ukraine, rising tensions around Iran, and shifting global alliances are forcing major powers to reassess their strategies in the region. One question is increasingly being asked by analysts: which country will ultimately wield greater influence in the South … Read more
AZE.US The ongoing conflict around Iran could come to an end by late March, according to Azerbaijani political analyst and head of the REAL party Natig Jafarli. Writing on Facebook, Jafarli suggested the timeline may be linked to a planned trip by U.S. President Donald Trump to China expected in late March or early April. … Read more
AZE.US Israel is now effectively engaged in military confrontations across several fronts in the Middle East following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, Azerbaijani political analyst Rizvan Huseynov said in comments on the Daily Europe Online channel. According to Huseynov, the shock caused by the Oct. 7 attack – which resulted in the deaths of civilians … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s foreign policy strategy is focused on maintaining balanced relations with major geopolitical powers while preserving regional stability, former Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Tofig Zulfugarov said in an interview with the YouTube channel Daily Europe Online. According to Zulfugarov, the country’s geographic position between major regional actors requires a careful and pragmatic diplomatic approach. “Maintaining … Read more
AZE.US Energy cooperation remains the central pillar of relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union, President Ilham Aliyev said Wednesday during a joint press statement with European Council President António Costa in Baku. Aliyev noted that 16 countries – most of them EU member states – are already receiving Azerbaijani natural gas, highlighting Baku’s growing … Read more
AZE.US Russia has thanked Azerbaijan for its assistance in evacuating Russian citizens from Iran, highlighting Baku’s role as a key transit route amid rising regional tensions. The issue was discussed during a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, where the two leaders reviewed developments surrounding Iran and the broader … Read more
AZE.US A cargo train carrying Russian grain to Armenia has departed from the Bilajari railway station near Baku, continuing a series of transit shipments moving through Azerbaijan. The train consists of 11 wagons transporting approximately 1,023 tons of grain (about 770 tons net weight), according to transport data. After leaving Bilajari, the train will travel … Read more
AZE.US Former Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Tofig Zulfugarov says Iran’s military defeat is becoming increasingly inevitable as the United States and Israel maintain decisive air superiority and continue striking critical infrastructure across the country. Speaking about the escalating tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel, Zulfugarov argued that modern warfare no longer necessarily requires a ground … Read more