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Opinion: Unlike Ukraine, Azerbaijan has not put all its eggs in one basket
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Opinion: Unlike Ukraine, Azerbaijan has not put all its eggs in one basket

27 January 2022
"For the countries in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus, the current crisis between the West and Russia over Ukraine along with the US-Russian dialogue on European security issues are of existential importance in terms of their independent statehood and sovereignty", writes Vasif Huseynov in this op-ed. Almost all the former Soviet states in the region are under the risk of facing similar threats that now jeopardize Ukraine’s national security.
Vasif Huseynov
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Opinion: After the Sochi summit, a qualitatively different stage in Armenia-Azerbaijan negotiations
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Opinion: After the Sochi summit, a qualitatively different stage in Armenia-Azerbaijan negotiations

29 November 2021
The trilateral meeting between the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, held in Sochi on 26 November, "was a constructive stage in the post-war peace process in the region and has opened up new prospects for peace and reconciliation between Armenia and Azerbaijan", says Vasif Huseynov in this op-ed.
Vasif Huseynov
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Opinion: One year after the end of the 44 day Karabakh War there is hope for a more peaceful year ahead
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Opinion: One year after the end of the 44 day Karabakh War there is hope for a more peaceful year ahead

9 November 2021
A year has passed since the end of the 44 day Karabakh War. Relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan are generally stable despite periodic escalations, writes Vasif Husseynov. "The statements of the leaders from both sides along with some major developments promise a more peaceful year ahead", he argues.
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Opinion: In the South Caucasus there is a new hope for peace
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Opinion: In the South Caucasus there is a new hope for peace

18 October 2021
For the first time in decades, in the South Caucasus there is a new hope for peace. In separate articles for our sister website, Karabakhspace.eu, Benyamin Poghosyan and Vasif Husseynov discuss recent developments, including the emerging role of Georgia as a trusted intermediary.
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Opinion: Azerbaijan expects the EU to be more balanced in its policies toward the South Caucasus
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Opinion: Azerbaijan expects the EU to be more balanced in its policies toward the South Caucasus

5 August 2021
Whilst the EU is seen as a valuable partner for Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus, Baku has several concerns over perceived inconsistencies. In this op-ed for commonspace.eu, Vasif Huseynov says Azerbaijan welcomes Brussels playing a more active role in the region but argues that it must maintain balance in its relations with each of the countries.
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Opinion: What is at stake in Armenia’s parliamentary elections? A view from Azerbaijan
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Opinion: What is at stake in Armenia’s parliamentary elections? A view from Azerbaijan

16 June 2021
Whilst many are watching Armenia closely as it prepares for the 20 June elections, no one is paying more attention than Azerbaijan, says Vasif Huseynov in this op-ed for KarabakhSpace.eu. The elections will constitute a test for the post-war peace process and there is a lot at stake, he argues.
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