Zangezur and CICA, Corridors as Pathways to Security Through Development

When others move the pieces: Europe’s waning influence in the Mediterranean

Thirty years after launching its ambitious Euro-Mediterranean policy, Europe has lost influence in a region that should matter most to it. Today, in the Mediterranean, the European Union no longer sets the rules of the game, it endures them.

Gold’s ascent: Cautious optimism in a shifting global landscape

On 2 September, spot gold briefly broke through the historic threshold of $3,500 an ounce, before settling just under that level at $3,494. This rally not only eclipsed the previous peak set in April but also cemented gold’s position as one of the best-performing assets of 2025.

Transport-transit opportunities of Azerbaijan: Realities and prospects

Is a European Army Necessary for the Future of EU Security?

When I first thought about the idea of a European army, the phrase sounded a little bit like a political catchphrase, something that politicians use without actually having a plan in the background.

From Shusha to the White House: The Aliyev Doctrine Comes of Age

Under the decisive and empowering leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has a remarkable trajectory in world politics.

SCO at a Crossroads: Can Eurasia Overcome Political Rivalries to Build True Connectivity?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin has drawn unprecedented attention. With the largest gathering in its history, the SCO now stands as one of the most significant multilateral platforms in Eurasia.

Bridging the Middle Corridor: Azerbaijan and China at the SCO Summit

President Ilham Aliyev’s working visit to Beijing on 30 August 2025 was primarily to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping took place on the sidelines of this multilateral gathering.

Economic growth and political debate shape Côte d'Ivoire’s upcoming election

Côte d'Ivoire has maintained its position as a major political and economic force in West Africa. The region has been experiencing a number of political challenges with several countries either under the military rule grappling with uncertainty.

Education, Development, and Security: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of the Global South

The story of artificial intelligence in the Global South is often told through its most stable and visible players. Analysts highlight India’s IndiaAI Mission, Brazil’s expanding tech sector, or Saudi Arabia’s drive to weave AI into schools and megacities.

Africa’s Future at Risk as Global Aid Declines

Last month, I stood in the dusty courtyard of a rural clinic in western Kenya’s port city of Kisumu, watching mothers wait hours under a relentless sun, clutching children weakened by fever, hoping for HIV drugs that were delayed once more

Is Zangezur Corridor a Missing Link in Eurasian Energy Security?

Energy security in the 21st century is no longer measured solely by the size of reserves or the reliability of suppliers. It also depends on the diversity of routes, redundancy, and system resilience.

Shifting Geopolitics in the South Caucasus: Washington Steps In

The South Caucasus, a geopolitically significant but narrow passway between Europe and Asia, has recently become the center of global focus once again

Meeting in Washington - a lesson of realism

Monday, August 18th, 2025, may already be marked as a historical date and qualified as a beginning of the end of the war in Ukraine. In simplest terms, what happened during the White House meeting is that three out of four parties agreed that a territorial cession is an acceptable price for peace.

Azerbaijan Punches Above its Weight in Regional Geopolitics

The Alaska Summit: An analysis of realpolitik, symbols, and a crisis of legitimacy

Why diplomacy keeps failing in Ukraine: Key roadblocks to peace

For more than three years, Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in a deadly conflict that has resulted in thousands of lives lost, billions of dollars spent on arms and military equipment, and repeated calls for peace.

Why Ethiopia and Egypt Can’t Agree on the Nile’s Future

From rivalry to cooperation: why Zangezur Corridor matters

Kazakhstan’s invisible market: Can educational tourism make it an academic hub?

Kazakhstan aims to attract foreign universities and regional talent to position itself as a leading education hub