By Lucas Leiroz | Strategic Culture Foundation | September 10, 2025 The recent shift by Armenian elites toward the European Union is not merely a geopolitical mistake — it is a clear manifestation of a historical and cultural fallacy. By invoking a supposed “Europeanness” of Armenia as a justification for its pro-Western pivot, the leadership […]| Aletho News
Azerbaijan, often called the “Land of Fire,” is a fascinating crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. With its mix of modern cities, ancient Silk Road towns, rugged mountain ranges, and Caspian Sea beaches, Azerbaijan offers a unique travel experience for every kind of explorer. Whether you’re wandering through centuries-old caravanserais, sipping tea in a […] The post 31 Incredible Places to Visit in Azerbaijan You Shouldn’t Miss appeared first on Visa Updates, Immigration...| Visa Updates, Immigration News & Travel Tips | OneVasco Blog
The Establishment Of Armenian-Pakistani Diplomatic Ties Is Part Of A Larger Powerplay By Andrew Korybko It’s about turbocharging the emerging Turkish-Azeri-Pak bloc by giving Islamabad access to TRIPP for facilitating trade with Turkiye and Europe in order to consolidate this bloc’s... Read More ›| Voice of East
Iran’s Planned Railway To The Black Sea Will Be Dependent On Azerbaijan By Andrew Korybko A popular Telegram channel falsely claimed that this is a “checkmate to US/Zangezur plans” and even shared …| Voice of East
Azerbaijan has officially acknowledged it has 23 Armenian prisoners in its custody.| OC Media
Diplomatic sources told the Azerbaijani pro-government media outlet APA that ‘Russia’s actions should be seen as a sign of disrespect toward China’.| OC Media
The official statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry came in response to ‘false’ media reports about the non-payment of insurance funds.| OC Media
Moscow believes that relations with Baku will be restored in the near future.| OC Media
Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos.| Geography
Mediation efforts are taking place in Washington, while at the same time China is inviting the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia to high-level events and military parades in Beijing| Geography
According to political analyst Areg Kochinyan, the bilateral agreements signed at the White House reduce the likelihood of an Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict| Geography
Putin names Moscow as the best place to meet with Zelenskyy Vladimir Putin stated at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum that Moscow is the optimal venue for possible negotiations with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, TASS reports. He emphasized Russia’s readiness to ensure the safety of the Ukrainian leader and his delegation if they visit …| Civil Georgia
Will the so-called peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan legitimize ethnic cleansing? Will it bring peace to the two nations? Or is it a recipe for future conflict? Military aggression and violations of the notion of sovereignty have marked the conflicts in the South Caucuses region over the last three decades. Will the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue this trend or will it avert claims to sovereignty? This agreement brings the US directly into the South Caucus...| The Scholars' Circle
On peut donc noter que l'accord actuel entre l'Arménie et l'Azerbaïdjan dans le contexte géopolitique mondial va à l'encontre des intérêts de la Russie.| TheAltWorld
Un nuovo progetto archeologico internazionale indaga le origini, le connessioni culturali e i significati delle incisioni rupestri dal Paleolitico superiore ai tempi storici nell’Azerbaigian di Sara Di Giovacchino| Pikaia
A popular Telegram channel falsely claimed that this is a “checkmate to US/Zangezur plans” and even shared a map showing a different route than what was confirmed in order to mislead their audience.| TheAltWorld
Azerbaijan–Armenia peace deal. Can the initialled peace deal be seen as a new stage of the Karabakh conflict?”| Jamnews in English
TRIPP and new opportunities for Armenia: opinion. “Trump Route” will create conditions for new investment in Armenia – economist| Jamnews in English
Azerbaijani president criticises Russia: Ratification of peace deal with Armenia – “the end of more than 30 years of conflict”| Jamnews in English
Will Trump arrest Putin during the latter's visit to Alaska for a summit or wouldn't as both run different branches of the same cabal? The post Alaska: A Trap? Who Could Have Guessed That! appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Western 'entrepreneurs' took over Syria with the help of their Al Qaeda HTS terrorists and now want to rebuild it with their 'investments'.| Syria News
Source: Aytan Farhadova/OC Media (2024). Currently, there are more than 330 political prisoners in Azerbaijan, however the Azerbaijani authorities deny their existence in the country. The group is diverse, encompassing journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders (among them labour rights activists and trade union organizers[1]), deported political exiles along with religious figures and political party members. It also includes anti-war and environmental activists, as well as analysts ...| Lefteast
A peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan marks a potentially historic turning point in a conflict that has defined the South Caucasus for nearly four decades – and a resolution of one of the world’s longstanding conflicts. The post Armenia-Azerbaijan: peace for a longstanding conflict appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
The Trump-brokered deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan signals public US involvement in one of Europe’s most protracted conflicts. But the ceremony may have come too soon, triggering dynamics that could threaten lasting peace.| European Council on Foreign Relations
Daily morning roundup: news from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos| Jamnews in English
In a new spike of competition and amid Iran’s retreat as a result of Israel’s military pressure Turkey emerges as a prominent power.| Manara Magazine
Daily morning roundup: news from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia. Top stories in local media, commentary, photos and videos, 11-15 August, 2025| Jamnews in English
Azerbaijan-Armenia peace treaty: politicians’ views, compensation claims and the durability of future peace| Jamnews in English
The recent diplomatic flurry between Armenia and Azerbaijan, culminating in an unveiling at the White House of a much-touted draft peace agreement, has been hailed as a breakthrough for peace in the South Caucasus. But beneath the celebratory rhetoric lies a far more complicated reality — one where triumphalist narratives mask unresolved tensions and where military dominance rather than genuine compromise continues to dictate terms. A day before hosting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashiny...| Responsible Statecraft
The major force for peace in the world today is not the United Nations (UN), it is President Donald Trump. In his four ½ years as President, he has accomplished more to end wars and save lives than the organization that is supposedly “the world’s best hope for peace.” In his first term, President Trump […]| The Hayride
While the meeting fell short of seeing Armenia and Azerbaijan sign an official peace deal, it represented a significant step forward.| OC Media
The agreement negotiated between Azerbaijan and Armenia by the Trump admin establishes the Trump Route for International Peace| The Spectator World
While a common front against Iran may be what the US and Israel are seeking from a trilateral alliance, Baku is unlikely to openly confront Tehran.| OC Media
The Summer 2025 issue of Index on Censorship looks at how's Trump's second administration is eroding free speech at home and overseas| Index on Censorship
Fabricated claims about the United States operating biolabs in Armenia were spread through a coordinated campaign across Telegram, fringe sites, and social media.| DFRLab
The Outcome Of Armenia’s Latest Round Of Unrest Will Be Pivotal For The Region’s Future By Andrew Korybko If Armenia becomes a joint Azeri-Turkish protectorate like Pashinyan’s opponents fear that …| Voice of East
Putin and Macron held their first telephone conversation in three years Russian President Vladimir P| Civil Georgia
Among 74 countries that improved, five stood out with the most significant gains in peacefulness in GPI 2025. Full list.| Vision of Humanity
India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates, Entangled In Middle Eastern And Caucasian Geopolitical Rivalries By Uriel Araujo The India-Pakistan conflict, intensified by the 2025 Pahalgam attack and Operatio…| Voice of East
Lavrov Made Three Important Points About Russia’s Military Diplomacy By Andrew Korybko It’s in Russia’s interests to amplify these points in order to counter weaponized misportrayals of its militar…| Voice of East
This post is going to be short and sweet with so many life events going on, but I couldn't miss this months' country. As I was researching the country I found so many, many, delicious recipes I can't wait to try. This week I have two catering events, 300 formal dresses to manage at a pop-up, family in town, and a trip to Boston next week. I am so excited, but really I wish I| Pandemonium Noshery
Explore these vintage Nowruz postage stamps from Iraq to Tajikistan and how different countries celebrate the arrival of spring!| Ajam Media Collective
Guest blog by Vahid Hajiyev, LEG ’24 One of the most important lessons from this course is that addressing complex growth challenges requires a problem-driven approach. Tools such as the Toyota “6 Whys” and the fishbone diagram were particularly useful in helping me understand the underlying causes and identify binding constraints. These tools taught me...Continue Reading Agricultural Reform in Karabakh| Building State Capability
Armen Grigoryan did not explain why Armenia has not withdrawn its signature from the trilateral agreement despite Russia and Azerbaijan's failure to meet their obligations.| Jamnews in English
Economist Elchin Rashid believes that Azerbaijan could only impose symbolic sanctions on Russia, which would likely target individual Russian citizens rather than the Russian state itself.| Jamnews in English
Baku claims that Armenia violated the Bern Convention and caused environmental damage in Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenian experts argue that Azerbaijan itself should bear responsibility for this.| Jamnews in English
Daily roundup of local media from the South Caucasus, photo, video. Latest news in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, 10-14 February, 2025| Jamnews in English
Guest blog by Jalal Baghishov, LEG ’24 The Leading Economic Growth course helped me understand the complex and dynamic nature of economic growth, and how to develop effective strategies to drive growth in today’s knowledge-driven world. I found almost all covered areas, including the connection between knowledge, growth, and complexity, rethinking growth strategy, PDIA approach,...Continue Reading Diversification and Rise of Exports for Acceleration of Economic Growth in Azerbaijan| Building State Capability
After strict restrictions imposed on protests during COP29, grassroots organizations left the world’s biggest climate conference disheartened and betrayed.| UNICORN RIOT
My UCLA colleagues Ted Parson, JP Escudero and I just returned from Baku. Most of our work there related to side talks on advancing methane regulation (and our UCLA project on that topic), but we also got a sense of how the central negotiations were unfolding. As the New York Times and others are reporting, … Continue reading "What’s Making this COP Especially Difficult?"| Legal Planet
In alignment with current trends and conversations around Climate Change, a number of Ghanaian journalists from various media houses are attending the 29th edition Conference of Parties (COP29), currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. The aim is to bolster the Ghanaian media’s understanding of climate change issues, and in this regard, waste management experts, Jospong […]| The Herald ghana
Guest blog by Nijat Rahmanli, LEG ’23 Throughout my career in the government, I have participated in numerous discussions and workshops on how to achieve economic growth while ensuring inclusivity and sustainability. However, few of them were as practical and down-to-earth as the course on Leading Economic Growth. We came to understand that the easiest part...Continue Reading Informal Employment in Azerbaijan as an Impediment to Economic Growth| Building State Capability
To say that Pezeshkian’s victory came as a surprise to most Iranian experts is to say nothing. Everyone expected Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to become president.| Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
Discover the rich culture, stunning landscapes & best things to do in Azerbaijan. From Baku’s modern skyline to historic villages, explore the Land of Fire!| The Gap Decaders
The two countries are building trade and energy links before the next big climate confab in Baku.| Foreign Policy In Focus
Turkey closed its border with Armenia in 1993 during the first Karabakh war in a show of solidarity with its long-time ally Azerbaijan. Since then, ties between Turkey and Armenia have remained strained.| Global Voices
Azeri folk music remains a living, breathing cannon; music-making within Azerbaijan and in Azeri transnational communities remains informed by traditional melodies, which are constantly being creatively reworked. Old folk melodies become vessels for new story-telling through experimentation with Western musical forms, and new lyrics appended to the folk melodies, sometimes in languages different than that of the traditional version altogether. View Post| Ajam Media Collective