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US Steps Up Pressure on Iran as Talks Continue Amid Military Buildup

AZE.US The United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East while continuing indirect talks with Iran, underscoring the fragile balance between diplomacy...

Strait of Hormuz at Risk: What a Blockade Would Mean for Oil and the Global Economy

AZE.US Tensions between the United States and Iran have renewed concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that handles roughly...

Washington Launches “Peace Council”: New Architecture or an Attempt to Regain Control?

AZE.US The first session of the so-called “Peace Council,” an initiative promoted by President Donald Trump’s administration, was held in the U.S. capital this week,...

Iran and Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills Near Strategic Strait of Hormuz

AZE.US Iran and Russia have begun joint naval exercises in the northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian state media and...

Iran Strike Risk Seen as Low but Not Impossible

AZE.US Azerbaijan seeks neutrality as regional tensions raise concerns over spillover threats and potential refugee flows. The possibility of Iranian missiles reaching Azerbaijani territory in the...

Geneva on Two Fronts: Dialogue With Iran and a Conversation About War

AZE.US Geneva has once again become a diplomatic crossroads. Within the same city and nearly the same hours, two separate переговорных трека unfolded: one focused...

Starlink in Armenia Signals a New Phase in the South Caucasus

AZE.US The reported delivery of more than 100 Starlink terminals to Armenia may appear, at first glance, to be a technical or humanitarian step aimed...

Azerbaijan’s Wheat and Butter Imports Signal Rising Dependence on External Supply

AZE.US Azerbaijan imported 129,933 tonnes of wheat in January, worth $28.87 million, marking a 50% increase in volume and a 54.4% rise in value compared...

French Espionage Suspects Go On Trial in Baku

AZE.US A court in Azerbaijan’s capital has continued hearings in the criminal case against two men accused of espionage and treason linked to France, according...

Why Fish Prices Are Rising in Azerbaijan

Aze.US Fish prices in Azerbaijan have increased in recent months, with sellers and buyers reporting noticeable changes across several popular varieties. Depending on the species,...

Armenia’s Strategic Shift Raises Risks as Yerevan Moves to Reduce Reliance on Russia

Aze.US Armenia’s deepening engagement with the United States is evolving from diplomatic outreach into a potential strategic realignment, a shift that could reshape power dynamics...

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

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...

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

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...

Iran Faces Slow Internal Shift Rather Than Sudden Collapse

Aze.US Rising pressure on Iran’s economy and political system is fueling renewed debate about the country’s future. Yet current trends point less to an imminent...

Fish Prices Rise in Azerbaijan as Imports Dominate Supply

Aze.US Fish prices in Azerbaijan have increased over the past week, driven by stronger demand, limited local catch, and reliance on imports from neighboring countries. Fish...

The South Caucasus Between Negative And Positive Peace: The Economic Architecture Of Transition

By Leyla Mammadli for Aze.US The South Caucasus has entered a post-war phase. Yet this phase cannot fully be described as peace; rather, it represents...

Iran’s Religious Influence Networks In Georgia’s Azerbaijani Community Draw Scrutiny

Aze.US Events at a historic mosque in Marneuli have renewed debate over Tehran’s ideological reach in the South Caucasus and the potential implications for regional...

After the Wars: Why the South Caucasus Is Entering a Structural Transition

Aze.US Recent U.S. diplomatic engagement in the South Caucasus is often interpreted through the narrow lens of individual visits or short-term regional crises. A more durable...

The United States Is Not Returning to the South Caucasus – It Is Replacing the Old Order

Aze.US The recent diplomatic activity surrounding U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s engagement in the South Caucasus is widely framed as routine outreach. In reality, it...

Iran Is Approaching Managed Change, Jafarli Says

Aze,US Developments surrounding Iran increasingly resemble a scenario of gradual, negotiated transformation rather than abrupt collapse, according to REAL party chairman Natig Jafarli. He described current...

Israel-Iran Tensions and Their Regional Impact

Aze.US Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have once again pushed the Middle East toward a fragile strategic threshold. What began as a long-standing confrontation...

NVIDIA Chips and Russian Bases: Musabayov Points to Armenia’s Paradox

Aze.US The Azerbaijani lawmaker questioned how advanced U.S. semiconductor plans align with Armenia’s current security and geopolitical landscape. Azerbaijani MP Rasim Musabayov has commented on remarks...

Why Imported Oranges Are Dominating Baku’s Markets

Aze.US Shoppers in Baku are increasingly encountering oranges imported from Turkey and Iran, reflecting a widening gap between domestic supply and consumer demand. Vendors say imported...

A New Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Could Shift the Situation

Aze.US The latest round of nuclear-related discussions between the United States and Iran is drawing close international attention, with analysts assessing whether renewed diplomacy can...

Why Vance’s Trip Could Shift the Balance of Power in the Region

Aze.US The planned visit by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Baku and Yerevan has quickly become one of the most closely watched geopolitical developments...

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