Macron’s visit to Armenia in early May 2026 should not be viewed merely as a courtesy visit. It came in the wake of the European Political Community (EPC) summit, in which both Armenia and Azerbaijan participate, and was followed the
IntroductionAs global energy systems undergo rapid transformation driven by decarbonization pressures, technological innovation, and shifting geopolitical alignments, energy-producing states are increasingly redefining their strategies to remain competitive. In this evolving landscape, Azerbaijan has begun to move beyond its traditional role
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin’s warning on May 20, 2026 was unusually direct. Speaking to Izvestia, Galuzin said Moscow was concerned by growing United States (US) and European Union (EU) efforts to gain access to rare earth elements and
In April 2026, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia and Egypt could discuss plans to create a “grain and energy hub” in the North African country. At first glance, this may seem like a routine extension of bilateral economic cooperation.
The South Caucasus and the wider Caspian region are experiencing a period of rapid geopolitical transformation shaped by shifting power balances, regional connectivity projects, energy diplomacy, and increasing competition among global and regional actors. Recent developments surrounding the Middle Corridor,
The Myth of the Multipolar Buffer in a Bipolar RealityFor a diverse, geographically dispersed array of middle powers spanning from the institutional, regulatory corridors of Brussels to the dynamic, diplomatic hubs of Jakarta and Singapore, the absolute defining strategic puzzle
Armenia’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) sector should be understood not as a sudden technological success story, but as a late attempt to overcome a long cycle of post-Soviet economic narrowing. After independence, Armenia experienced a sharp process of deindustrialization. The
India’s government-owned company, India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), has suspended its involvement in developing the Chabahar ocean port in south-eastern Iran, transferring its remaining financial commitment to Tehran. This follows the reimposition of sanctions against Chabahar on September 29, 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official visit to Azerbaijan on 4 May 2026 formalized the transformation of relations between Rome and Baku from a conventional diplomatic relationship into a comprehensive and multidimensional strategic partnership. At a time when Europe is
The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ilham Aliyev in Azerbaijan on April 25, focused on security and energy cooperation, should not be interpreted as a routine continuation of bilateral relations. Marking Zelenskyy’s first visit to the South Caucasus since the