South Caucasus

10:22

Peace test

Armenians set to vote in elections that put Pashinyan's peace promise to the test

Armenians will vote on Sunday in a parliamentary election that will determine whether Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan secures a new mandate to pursue peace with Azerbaijan or cedes ground to pro-Russian rivals.

09:00

Armenia Elections

What Armenia’s June election means for the TRIPP corridor: Key implications explained

The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), the ambitious multimodal transit corridor designed to connect mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave through southern Armenia, has moved rapidly from political declaration to practical implementation. 

09:00

Armenia election

Armenia’s National Assembly election and what it could mean for Azerbaijan

Armenia’s National Assembly election on 7 June is increasingly being viewed not only as a domestic political contest, but also as a vote that could shape the future direction of the South Caucasus.

20:06

WED Baku 2026

Baku hosts World Environment Day 2026 with calls for urgent climate action

Azerbaijan is once again at the centre of global climate diplomacy, hosting World Environment Day 2026 and bringing together international leaders, policymakers and organisations to address urgent environmental challenges.

15:03

Azerbaijan Global Roles

Azerbaijan expands global role through diplomacy, energy and connectivity

Azerbaijan is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic bridge between East and West, using a combination of diplomacy, energy cooperation and regional connectivity to expand its international influence.

14:51

Urbicide

Study of Grozny, Aghdam and Aleppo reveals urbicide targets identity as well as cities

Urbicide is as much about destroying a community’s identity as it is about destroying its physical space, according to a new study examining the cities of Grozny in Chechnya, Aghdam in Azerbaijan and Aleppo in Syria.

12:23

Climate change

Azerbaijan showcases climate action at 2026 World Environment Day conference

Widely recognised as the world’s oldest oil exporter, Azerbaijan will showcase its renewed efforts to combat climate change on Friday as it hosts the 2026 World Environment Day conference in partnership with the UN.

09:55

Explainer

How Armenia’s parliamentary election system works ahead of the 2026 vote

Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on 7 June 2026, a vote that will shape the country’s political direction for the next five years. Understanding how the electoral system converts votes into parliamentary power is key to following the outcome and its wider regional implications.

18:29

View from Tbilisi

Washington opens the door but Georgia may face tougher questions ahead

A series of signals from Washington, including congressional testimony, a U.S. Embassy statement and a senior diplomat's visit to Tbilisi, has given Georgia's ruling party reason to declare a diplomatic reset. But Washington's message is more nuanced than Tbilisi is suggesting.

16:48

Armenian Elections

EU pledges €50m support package for Armenia amid Russian trade restrictions

Armenia is set to receive a support package worth more than €50 million ($58.2 million) from the European Union (EU) after Russia, its largest trading partner, imposed restrictions on a range of Armenian exports.

15:24

Armenian Elections

Regional politics at the forefront of voters’ minds

As Armenia heads toward parliamentary elections on 7 June, the country's relationship with Azerbaijan is emerging as one of the defining issues of the campaign, with analysts and international observers highlighting the role of regional politics in shaping voters’ mindsets.

11:16

Armenian Elections

Russia wants Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to lose election, Rubio says

Russia wants Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to lose the upcoming election due to his increasing engagement with Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.

10:58

Azerbaijan-U.S.

U.S. engagement in Caucasus driven by energy and regional stability goals: expert

As geopolitical alignments across Eurasia continue to evolve, U.S. engagement in the South Caucasus is once again drawing attention, particularly in relation to Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the broader regional peace process.

10:54

Peace process

South Caucasus peace process in focus ahead of Armenia vote

As Armenia heads towards its parliamentary elections on 7 June, attention is turning to the South Caucasus peace process and its future direction. Analysts say the vote could influence the region’s shift from post-conflict agreements towards longer-term cooperation and integration.

10:16

Baku Energy Week 2026

Baku Energy Week 2026 concludes with multi-billion-dollar deals and renewable energy focus

Baku Energy Week 2026 has drawn to a close after three days of high-level discussions, negotiations and business engagement in Baku, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and international investors to shape the future of global and regional energy markets.

16:10

View from Georgia

Georgia and U.S. dismantle fake asylum scheme as ties show signs of reset

Georgian and American law enforcement agencies have dismantled two criminal groups that charged hundreds of Georgians to build fabricated asylum cases for entry into the United States. The arrests came on the same day Washington signalled it was ready to reset relations with Tbilisi.