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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.

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Azerbaijan and China Forge Defence Ties
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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.
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The 3+3 Initiative in Retrospect: A Framework Out of Step with Current Realities
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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.
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Monday Commentary: Time to give regional co-operation in the South Caucasus another try
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Monday Commentary: Time to give regional co-operation in the South Caucasus another try

12 February 2018
Regional co-operation in the South Caucasus makes sense and will benefit all the people of the region. It is also essential for lasting peace and prosperity, and the EU is uniquely placed to push the process forward, says Dennis Sammut in this commentary.
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Ilham Aliyev nominated for another term as president by ruling party
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Ilham Aliyev nominated for another term as president by ruling party

9 February 2018
"The Azerbaijani political process resembles an elephant. Shifting it will require both strength and tact. Aliyev is not keen for the elephant to go on a rampage, but he also seems to be fed up that it has remained static" says commonspace.eu political editor in this commentary
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Azerbaijan calls early presidential elections
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Azerbaijan calls early presidential elections

5 February 2018
There are already speculations as to why the elections are being held in April and not in October as originally planned, but the most likely one is that the government wants to keep the period of uncertainty to the minimum.
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