Stablecoins Can Be an Opportunity for the U.S.—But not Without Risks

The End of the Free-Ride: Europe Faces Its Defence Moment

Trump’s peace plan: A fig leaf for Putin

Peace in Ukraine seems to be closer than ever. U.S. President Donald Trump’s 28-point peace proposal could pave the way for an end to the hostilities – or at least a temporary freeze – in the Eastern European nation.

C5+U.S. SUMMIT: Central Asia’s Minerals and the New Geostrategic Competition

Global media outlets have extensively covered the C5+1 Summit held in Washington, highlighting its significant outcomes for both the United States and Central Asian countries.

How Azerbaijan expanded its role in the Western Balkans

Azerbaijan’s initiatives to strengthen relations with Western Balkan states revolve mainly around energy security and diversification, economic cooperation, infrastructure investments and shared historical and political struggles.

The U.S.-China Busan Trade Truce: A Mirage amidst Geopolitical Earthquake

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025, concluding Trump's five-day tour of Asia

Next year’s elections must break the cycle of political violence in Armenia

Political violence in Armenia often emerges at critical junctures when peace has appeared possible. Next year’s parliamentary elections could test whether the country has finally broken that cycle.

Mamdani v. Trump: Can the Democratic Party Invest in Dissent?

The global pivot to quality: Navigating the evolving contours of China's mega market

The narrative surrounding China’s economy has long been defined by sheer scale. For decades, the nation was synonymous with mass manufacturing and an endlessly expanding consumer base, a market so vast that its very size eclipsed nuanced analysis.

Are drones becoming the great military equalizer?

For many decades, conflict asymmetry was a factor that preoccupied the minds of great military tacticians. From one perspective, being a weaker side in conventional warfare is a clear disadvantage.

China, U.S. Edge Toward Stability in Kuala Lumpur Talks

Can Peace Secure Water Cooperation in the South Caucasus?

Bilateral, Not Mediated: Why Last Week’s Yerevan Meeting Mattered

On October 21, 2025, an Azerbaijani Airlines (AZAL) Gulfstream G650, call sign 4K-ASG, touched down at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport. It was a historic event, commented many.

Spectre of the Cold War returns: Are we back in a MAD world?

Donald Trump’s order to resume testing nuclear weapons after a 33-year gap may come as a shock, especially given his efforts to stop conflicts around the world. As contradictory as it may sound, there is logic attached to it.

A Fragile U.S.–China Trade Thaw Takes Shape

U.S. Tariffs and the Shifting Landscape of Global Trade

Africa Bears the Brunt of Climate Change’s Harshest Blows

Trump’s Tomahawk Diplomacy: Will the US Push Putin Toward Concession or Escalation?

Trailblasing in Yerevan: my thoughts from the memorable trip

This September, I had a chance to visit Yerevan for the 108th edition of the Rose-Roth seminar, traditionally held by the NATO Parliamentary Assembly since 1990 and intended for post-socialist countries.

Why the European Union Now Sees Albania and Montenegro as Crucial Members-in-Waiting

The European Union stands today at a critical juncture, facing a rapidly shifting global order that demands reinforced alliances and accelerated enlargement.