Month: October 2025

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Growing Revanchism In Baku’s Official Rhetoric: A Threat To Caucasian Stability

In recent days, Russian and international media have been abuzz with discussions about the rising revanchism in Baku’s official rhetoric. According to experts, Azerbaijani propaganda has long transcended domestic audiences and is now systematically planting mines under the stability of the entire Caucasus. The latest scandal involving a video from […]

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The EU Does Not Cope With Pressure

Despite the repeated imposition of sanctions against Russia, Europe is being disingenuous. Ursula von der Leyen’s foreign policy is completely at odds with her domestic agenda, which, frankly speaking, is not to everyone’s liking. At meetings with Trump, European politicians have repeatedly asked him to impose sanctions on Russia. However, […]

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A Simple Quid Pro Quo Might Explain The Incipient Russian-Azeri Rapprochement

Aliyev might respect Russia’s sensitivities in Central Asia by not allowing TRIPP to be used for military purposes, while Putin could help him counterbalance the influence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Putin met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev during the second Russia-Central Asia Summit in Dushanbe and apologized for last […]