Region

South Caucasus

The South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia - is one of strategic importance, not only for adjacent countries, such as Turkiye, Russia, Iran and the Central Asian states, but also for neighbours such as the European Union and the GCC states, and globally for the United States, India, China, Pakistan and Japan.

commonspace.eu team brings decades of experience of working in the South Caucasus and we are pleased to share our insights with our loyal readers through the website, and the sister newsletter, Caucasus Concise.

Scroll down to see all articles
Editor's choice
News
Azerbaijan and China Forge Defence Ties
Trending

Azerbaijan and China Forge Defence Ties

19 September 2025
At the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which was held from Wednesday to Friday (17 - 19  September), Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, led Baku’s delegation and held high-level discussions with his Chinese counterpart on advancing joint military capabilities.
commonspace.eu
Editor's choice
Opinion
The 3+3 Initiative in Retrospect: A Framework Out of Step with Current Realities
Trending

The 3+3 Initiative in Retrospect: A Framework Out of Step with Current Realities

18 September 2025
On September 8, 2025, during his address at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the potential revival of the “3+3” format in the South Caucasus while commenting on Russia’s relations with regional countries. He noted that the initiative was initially proposed by Turkey and Azerbaijan and highlighted that it is also supported by Iran, signaling broader regional backing. Lavrov further referenced the trilateral agreement between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia on restoring transport links and welcomed the ongoing process of normalization between Armenia and Turkey.
Beyrak Hajiyev

Filter archive

Publication date
Editor's choice
News
Reactions following the Aliyev-Pashinyan talks in Dushambe
Trending

Reactions following the Aliyev-Pashinyan talks in Dushambe

1 October 2018
There have been a number of comments following the informal unscheduled discussion between the president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the prime minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan on the margins of the CIS summit in Dushambe on Friday (28 September).
Editor's choice
News
CIS summit opens in Tadjikistan
Trending

CIS summit opens in Tadjikistan

28 September 2018
Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and Armenian prime minisrter Nikol Pashinyan joined leaders of other post-soviet states for the meeting. According to the Kremlin website. "Particular attention is expected to be given to preparations for the joint celebration in 2020 of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War."
Editor's choice
News
Putin pays a short visit to Azerbaijan
Trending

Putin pays a short visit to Azerbaijan

28 September 2018
The Russian leader attended the World Judo Championships, addressed a meeting of the Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum, and had a one to one meeting with the Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev.
Editor's choice
News
Junker and Bakhtadze met in New York
Trending

Junker and Bakhtadze met in New York

26 September 2018
Georgian PM Mamuka Bakhtadze and EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker discussed the upcoming first meeting of the new format of the dialogue between EU and Georgia. The meeting will be held in Brussels shortly.
Subscribe to South Caucasus