UNGA 80 High-Level Week: Real progress or just old rhetoric?

EU’s naivety is deepening its security crisis

The European Union faces a major security crisis unimaginable even a decade prior. With the war in Ukraine raging on, the risk of military spillover became almost unavoidable

Renewables Race: EU and China Compete for Central Asia’s Energy Future

As Russia shifts its energy exports from the West to the East, Europe — until recently a major buyer of Russian oil and gas — is seeking alternative sources of supply.

Beyond Protest: The Making of a Colour Revolution

The protests in France—burning barricades, resignations, disorder—are more than political noise. They are another signal that an order long thought durable is creaking

Firewalls Over Oilfields: Why Azerbaijan Needs to Invest in Cybersecurity R&D

Why do Azerbaijan and Pakistan consider each other fraternal nations?

The contemporary crisis of multilateralism has propelled bilateralism as a central diplomatic force in international relations. Bilateral ties remain an inevitable and valuable part of the larger international negotiations.

South Sudan’s endless betrayal of the independence dream

The emerging currency order: Practical use of local currency settlements in global trade

Global finance is entering a new era. The long-standing dominance of the US dollar is showing signs of strain as political conflicts and financial sanctions push countries to seek alternatives.

Has the United States really lost India?

Under a photo showing Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—likely taken at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin—Donald Trump took to Truth Social on September 5 with a sarcastic but regretful post.

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