South Caucasus: Strategic Security Risk and Russia’s Geopolitical Dynamics

Executive Summary Geopolitics in the Caucasus is constantly shifting, showing both division and lasting patterns. Despite pressure and diplomatic confrontation, particularly with Azerbaijan and Armenia, Russia retains influence in the South Caucasus …

US State Department spokesperson comments on possible US role in unblocking South Caucasus communication channels

Etihad Airways expands route network to Central Asia, Caucasus and Europe

Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch seven new routes that will connect Abu Dhabi with cities in the Persian Gulf, Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, uzdaily.uz reports. The list of new destinations includes: Almaty (Kazakhstan), Baku ( …

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the head of the Caucasus Muslims Office in Baku

National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, as part of an official visit to Azerbaijan, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, the State …

Gulf states reshape Central Asia and South Caucasus geopolitics with balanced diplomacy

Gulf states reshape Central Asia and South Caucasus geopolitics with balanced diplomacy In recent years, the geopolitical map of Eurasia has witnessed a subtle yet meaningful transformation, as the Gulf states-particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …

The German Gov’t, UNDP, and CARE Caucasus Expand Support for Small Businesses Led by Ukrainian Refugees

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and CARE Caucasus, with support from the German Government, are transforming the lives of Ukrainian refugees in Georgia through entrepreneurship. At an event held at Ukrainian House in Tbilisi, 21 newly …

Negotiations between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board

17 July 2025 99 Negotiations between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board On July 16, 2025, in the afternoon, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the …

WITH SUPPORT OF UNDP, “CARE CAUCASUS” AND GERMAN GOVERNMENT, UKRAINIAN REFUGEES LAUNCHED SMES IN GEORGIA

Daily News: Economics July 16, 2025 With the support of the UN Development Program (UNDP), Care Caucasus and the German government, Ukrainian refugees, arriving in Georgia after outbreak of Russia’s invasion of their country in 2022, have opened small and …

Azerbaijan-Israel and “neutrality” in Syria: diplomacy from the South Caucasus to the Middle East

Azerbaijan between Israel, Iran, Turkey, and Syria Recently, one of the new and attention-grabbing directions of Azerbaijan’s foreign policy has been its growing involvement in the Middle East, especially in Syria. While Azerbaijani diplomacy was …

Russia's Grip Weakens In The South Caucasus, Opening Doors To New Players

As Russia remains preoccupied with its war in Ukraine, its influence is weakening along its southern border, particularly in Armenia and Azerbaijan. This power shift is opening the door for other players, including Turkey, the European Union, and the …