Politics

After Munich, No Real Normalization Seen Between Russia and Azerbaijan

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Aze.US Tensions between Moscow and Baku remain unresolved despite recent diplomatic contacts, Ukrainian political analyst Vitaliy Portnikov said, pointing to continued disputes linked to the war in Ukraine and attacks affecting Azerbaijani interests. Speaking after the Munich Security Conference, Portnikov noted that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev publicly rejected the idea that repeated shelling incidents targeting … Read more

Azerbaijan’s Aliyev Visits Serbia for Talks on Energy, Investment and Strategic Ties

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Aze.US Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade on Saturday for talks focused on expanding energy cooperation, investment flows and broader strategic ties between the two countries. Following the meeting, the leaders said they planned to deepen political and economic cooperation, with particular emphasis on natural gas supplies, electricity generation projects … Read more

Armenia Speaker Signals EU Path While Defending Cautious Balance With Russia

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Aze.US Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan said his recent visit to Moscow and meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov took place in a working and non-confrontational atmosphere, despite sharply critical coverage in Russian state media. Simonyan said the discussions contained “no aggression and no topics that could not be addressed,” adding that media … Read more

Russia Loses Ground From the Baltic to the Caspian, Azerbaijani Politician Says

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Aze.US Russia’s geopolitical influence across a corridor stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Caspian Sea is weakening as the United States and its allies expand security, military and logistical coordination in the region, Azerbaijani opposition politician Natig Jafarli wrote in a social media post. Jafarli, head of the REAL party, argued that what he … Read more

Russia Is Losing the South Caucasus

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Aze.US Recent diplomatic activity surrounding Azerbaijan and Armenia suggests a structural shift in the balance of power in the South Caucasus, a region long shaped by Russian influence. The United States has moved to deepen engagement with both countries, announcing a strategic partnership with Azerbaijan that includes cooperation in security, energy, technology and the protection … Read more

“Youth Should Stay Away From LGBT and Political Opposition,” Lawyer Says

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Aze.US Comments by Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov urging young people to avoid several social and political influences have sparked debate online, highlighting wider tensions around values, identity, and civic participation. Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov has triggered widespread discussion on social media after publishing a post outlining what he described as seven harmful influences from which … Read more

U.S. May Be Preparing for Prolonged Military Operations Against Iran

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Aze.US Reports that the United States could be preparing for a multi-week military operation against Iran are adding to regional tensions, even as diplomatic contacts continue and Washington’s final decision remains unclear. Negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear program have stretched on for weeks without a breakthrough, while the United States has simultaneously maintained diplomatic engagement and … Read more

Ukraine Election Question Emerges as Zelensky Faces Pressure From Russia and the United States

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Aze.US Reports about a possible announcement of presidential elections and a referendum in Ukraine have intensified debate around the war, ceasefire diplomacy, and external pressure on Kyiv, while analysts say voting during active hostilities remains unlikely. Speculation that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could announce the timing of new presidential elections and a national referendum has … Read more

Southern Caucasus Remains a Key Flashpoint After the War in Ukraine – Political Analyst

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Aze.US Azerbaijani political analyst Farhad Mammadov says the South Caucasus could become the most sensitive strategic direction for Russia after the war in Ukraine, while any destabilization in the region would carry serious risks for Moscow itself. The South Caucasus is increasingly viewed through a security lens similar to that of the European Union as … Read more

$10 Million Found at Former Azerbaijani Official’s Home Sparks Debate Over Social Spending

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Aze.US The discovery of 17 million manats (about $10 million) at the residence of former head of Azerbaijan’s Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev has triggered broad public discussion extending beyond the legal investigation to social and economic implications. Analysts say funds of that scale could have supported agricultural development, scientific research, education, infrastructure projects, or the … Read more