ANALYTICS
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Assessing the R2P: cases of Kosovo and Libya in comparative analysis
Introduction The concept of humanitarian intervention, framed by the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine, remains one of the most contentious issues in...
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Azerbaijan as a middle power: the policy of bridge-building and strategic balance in the Caspian Sea
In an increasingly unstable international order, states’ survival and influence depend less on rigid alignments than on their ability to manage interdependence...
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What will happen on the potential change of the Iranian regime?
Iran, for the last four dozen years, has been in a struggle against the West. Constant embargoes, cover operations within the Islamic...
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The Critical Role of Azerbaijan and Türkiye in Iran’s Political Transition
As protests spread across Iran, much of the international commentary has focused on the United States and Israel. But any serious assessment...
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Legal aspects of the Imia/Kardak dispute
Introduction There are few things in international relations as abiding and ancient as the disputes between Greece and Turkey. There are likewise...
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The dynamics of cooperation and conflict in Azerbaijan’s relations with the United States and Russia
Introduction The topic of this study is of particular relevance given the evolving geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus and the growing...
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Bubbles of hope: role of tariffs on defueling optimism and risky borrowing in commodity-producing economies
During economic boom periods, commodity-producing countries often experience a surge in borrowing, particularly in foreign currencies, due to widespread optimism about future...
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Georgian Azerbaijanis and their political participation
When looking into the demographics of Georgia, the first thing that comes into attention is the country’s multiethnic profile. According to the...
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Application of Sustainable Development Goals through Smart Cities
Abstract This paper emphasizes the importance of smart cities in achieving sustainable development goals by exploring the features behind the foundation of...
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Neo-Metternich or Richelieu? Syria’s Place in the Middle East Order
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria, followed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) entering Damascus and taking over state institutions, has...
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Clashing visions: the global contest of competing geopolitical projects
Introduction Since time immemorial, international relations between states have evolved in such a way that powerful actors - those endowed with greater...
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Moscow’s shadow play: Hybrid tactics in Armenia
Recently, it was reported that Russia is actively deploying additional military assets to its 102nd outpost in Gyumri. This, although officially unverified,...
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Media, identity, and belonging in Karabakh: communication strategies for social reintegration
Introduction Karabakh is not only a historical conflict zone, but also a multi-layered socio-political area where identity, belonging and social memory collide....
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A post-war generation in the South Caucasus: rethinking peace through the eyes of youth
A new generation is emerging in the South Caucasus, born out of long-standing conflicts. This generation is growing up not in direct...
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Hungary’s neutrality on the Russo-Ukrainian War and its consequences. May pragmatism lead to a governmental change?
When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the world was thrust into a new era of geopolitical instability. The...
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What does “America First” mean for Ukraine?
One of Trump’s election pledges was to end the war in Ukraine. Even though a more neutral approach was anticipated during his...
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Peace without women? The missing voices in the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process
Introduction We are witnessing global ‘culture wars’ between conservative and progressive-minded individuals across the globe. The recent political developments in the United...
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement
Before President Trump was inaugurated on January 20, he labelled himself to be the mastermind of the current Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Still,...
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Armenia-Azerbaijan: what 2025 promises
The beginning of 2025, as expected, has been marked by events and statements shaping the dynamics of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan....
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3 reasons why OSCE fails in conflict resolution
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) was once considered a pivotal mediator in regional conflicts across Eurasia. Back then,...
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Azerbaijan-Israel relations: before and after 2020
Following Azerbaijan’s military victory in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020, a new dawn emerged in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy. The South Caucasian...
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Iran: Exporting the Revolution
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“Real Armenia”: Pashinyan's vision for a new national identity
On the 5th of July, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reaffirmed his position that the current Armenian Constitution fails to “express” the...
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Interests of international and regional actors in Israel-Hamas war
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Embracing the Dragon: Cross-Cultural Synergy at the UK's Landmark AI Summit
The UK recently hosted a major AI Safety Summit in a historic mansion near London, where leaders from over 20 countries and...
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Bulgarian radical right parties
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Azerbaijan's claim to Dagestan (1918-1928)
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The Geopolitics of the Middle Corridor: A Critical Examination of Trade Routes and Azerbaijan's Strategic Position
Abstract This article critically examines the geopolitical underpinnings of the Middle Corridor trade route. The Middle Corridor, passing through the territories of...
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Economic challenges Azerbaijan and Georgia face: Summary of post-war markets
Since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, post-Soviet countries have failed to decrease their economic dependence on Russia. When the war in...
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The General Review of Chinese Giant Project “One Belt One Road”: The Importance of Central Asia and Azerbaijan
The project of China named "One Belt, One Road", otherwise known as the "Belt and Road Initiative," can be considered the largest...
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