Context: U.S.-Azerbaijan ties and South Caucasus strategy

The 21 July edition of AnewZ's Context explored the evolving relationship between Azerbaijan and the U.S. following the landmark meeting between President Ilham Aliyev and President Donald Trump in Washington.

Bilateral ties and regional strategy

The programme examined how bilateral relations have strengthened under the current U.S. administration and considered whether the emerging strategic partnership can endure beyond the Trump presidency.

Bryan Leib, founder and CEO of Henry Public Relations and a foreign policy adviser to Congressman Abe Hamadeh, joined the programme to discuss the shift in U.S. policy towards Azerbaijan.

The discussion focused on Washington's growing recognition of Azerbaijan as a strategic partner in energy, transport connectivity and regional security.

South Caucasus and Middle East dynamics

The programme also examined Azerbaijan's role as a regional connector, including its efforts to promote dialogue between Türkiye and Israel and strengthen connectivity across the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

The discussion further explored the impact of the conflict involving Iran on regional security and the future of U.S. engagement in the South Caucasus.

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