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Brussels and Baku Are Talking Again
Summary: The Carnegie Endowment article analyzes renewed EU–Azerbaijan engagement as of 2024–2025, highlighting a shifting regional dynamic and policy options. Key points: - Bilateral talks: The EU and Azerbaijan are negotiating a new bilateral agreement and a set of partnership priorities, plus a broader support package aimed at connectivity, energy, and structural economic aid to bolster a peace process with Armenia. - High-level diplomacy: March visit by European Council
2026-05-24Republic of Azerbaijan
IMF Azerbaijan Article IV 2025 summary (No. 25/98, March 6, 2025) Key focus: - Economic outlook and reforms: Azerbaijan seeks private-sector-led diversification as oil/gas reserves deplete in ~25 years (oil) and ~40 years (gas). Emphasis on non-oil growth, private sector development, improved corporate governance, and stronger SOE reforms to reduce fiscal risk and boost investment. - Structural reforms and private sector: Authorities broadly agree with staff on reform priori
2026-05-24Azerbaijan's 2025 Foreign Policy Insights
Azerbaijan’s 2025 foreign policy and diplomacy overview: - Strategic direction: Continued an independent, pragmatic foreign policy rooted in international law, with emphasis on safeguarding national interests amid rising global tensions. Diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation, expanding influence, and ensuring internal stability and sustainable development. - Regional and peace priorities: 2025 marked the fifth anniversary of Azerbai
2026-05-24Azerbaijan Warns of Peace Threat in Armenia
Azerbaijan warns that if revanchist forces win Armenia’s parliamentary elections, the peace process in the South Caucasus could be jeopardized. An Azerbaijan analyst from CAIR emphasizes that Azerbaijan prioritizes sustainable peace and views the Washington-brokered momentum in regional diplomacy as positive, while acknowledging ongoing risks. The threat assessment suggests Azerbaijan is prepared for all scenarios and asserts it would neutralize any threats to its security. T
2026-05-24Azerbaijan Expands Defense Ties with Ukraine
Azerbaijan is expanding beyond a traditional energy-focused role by integrating defense industry cooperation with Ukraine and other partners. Key points: - Zelensky’s April visit to Azerbaijan centered on defense-industrial cooperation and energy, with six agreements signed (details not published publicly). - Azerbaijan, historically humanitarian in Ukraine support, is now actively developing defense ties and aims to grow defense exports to about $1 billion/year within 3–4 y
2026-05-24