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Analysis: Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations in 2024: Fragile Progress and an Uncertain Future
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Analysis: Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations in 2024: Fragile Progress and an Uncertain Future

14 December 2024
The negotiation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan since 2022 has followed a recurring pattern: initial optimism for a peace agreement to be signed by year’s end, followed by disappointment as talks falter. The year 2024 was no exception, beginning with hopeful developments and concluding with unresolved disputes. In December 2023, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a joint declaration in which Armenia supported Azerbaijan’s bid to host the COP29 climate summit in November 2024, and Azerbaijan released 32 Armenian prisoners of war. This gesture set a positive tone, with COP29 serving as an informal deadline for a peace agreement.
Benyamin Poghosyan
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Opinion: Is Trump’s Re-Election Good News for Azerbaijan-U.S. relations?
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Opinion: Is Trump’s Re-Election Good News for Azerbaijan-U.S. relations?

10 December 2024
On 5 December, the Azerbaijani Press Agency (APA) in reference to “diplomatic sources” reported that Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister rejected a United States-initiated meeting with his Armenian counterpart on the sidelines of the 31st meeting of the OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers in Malta. According to the agency, the reason behind Azerbaijan’s refusal was related to the “insistence” of the United States’ Secretary Antony Blinken to mediate between the two South Caucasian ministers. Citing the overall “unjust and biased policy” of the Biden administration towards Azerbaijan, the diplomatic source of the agency stated that “for this reason, Azerbaijan does not want the U.S. to participate in the peace agenda at all and does not consider it appropriate”.
Vasif Huseynov
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Opinion: Georgia’s Political Crisis Risks Unraveling Its International Relationships
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Opinion: Georgia’s Political Crisis Risks Unraveling Its International Relationships

7 December 2024
Georgia is once again embroiled in turmoil, its central Rustaveli Avenue literally alight with protests sparked by a wave of political and geopolitical tensions. Following controversial parliamentary elections held 26 October, tensions have escalated, with many citizens accusing the government of pivoting away from the European Union in favour of closer ties with Russia. They demand a new vote.
Onnik James Krikorian
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Opinion: Growing dissatisfaction with status quo has propelled the rise of Călin Georgescu in Romania
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Opinion: Growing dissatisfaction with status quo has propelled the rise of Călin Georgescu in Romania

7 December 2024
The first round of presidential elections in Romania that took place on the 24th of November had a shocking result: an independent ultranationalist candidate – Calin Georgescu – with a campaign solely on TikTok and YouTube won the majority of votes. The independent candidate had no party backing him and none of the pre-election polls picked up on his popularity, raising questions of potential electoral manipulation via social media.
Alexandra Dumitrescu
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US expresses support for Georgian people and condemns violence on protesters
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US expresses support for Georgian people and condemns violence on protesters

5 December 2024
The United States has expressed support for the Georgian people saying that it has been a partner to Georgia and the Georgian people for more than 32 years.  In a statement on Wednesday, Secretary of State Anthony J.Blinken said that the partnership has been rooted in a shared love of freedom and democracy and a desire to see Georgia in the Euro-Atlantic family. 
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Editorial: Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia highlights shared vision for strategic cooperation
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Editorial: Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia highlights shared vision for strategic cooperation

4 December 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron’s arrival in Riyadh on Monday for a three-day state visit demonstrates the deepening ties between France and Saudi Arabia. The visit follows an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and it reflects the shared ambition to enhance cooperation across various sectors in conjunction with both Saudi Vision 2030 and France 2030.