Geopolitics
-
Azerbaijan’s Grievances Over EU Mission in Armenia Stem from Lost Leverage: Swedish MP Arin Karapet
Azerbaijan’s accusations against the EU monitoring mission in Armenia are due to Baku losing leverage to dictate terms, says Swedish MP Arin Karapet.
-
Drone Attack on Russian Airbase in Syria
Reported Drone Attack on Khmeimim Air Base in Syria On February 18, 2025, reports surfaced detailing a drone attack targeting Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria. The airbase, a critical facility for Russian military operations in the region, reportedly came…
-
Georgia’s Bid for a Facilitator Role: Contradictions Between Regional Ambitions and Democratic Backsliding
Georgia has expressed its intention to take on a facilitator role in strengthening peace and stability in the South Caucasus. This statement was made by Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili during a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat…
-
Aliyev’s Maneuvering: Exploiting US Administration Differences to Undermine Armenia-US Relations
KEY POINTS • Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev criticized the US former administration’s policies toward Azerbaijan. • Aliyev labeled the reinstatement of Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act as “biased”. • By contrasting the Biden and Trump administrations, Aliyev seeks…
-
EU’s €3 Billion Tranche Bolsters Ukraine’s Resilience Amid Conflict
Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty has received a significant boost with the disbursement of the first €3 billion tranche from the European Union, a key component of the G7’s $50 billion loan commitment. This financial injection arrives at a crucial juncture,…
-
KoBold Metals and AI-Driven Mineral Exploration: Valued at $2.96 Billion
In an era of the urgent need for sustainable solutions, KoBold Metals, a California-based startup backed by prominent investors, spearheads a transformative shift in mineral exploration. With a post-Series C valuation of $2.96 billion and $537 million in newly acquired…
-
External Interference Suspected in Kazakhstan Plane Crash
A tragic plane crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, claiming the lives of 38 out of 67 passengers and crew, has taken a disturbing turn with Azerbaijan Airlines reporting potential “external interference” as a contributing factor. The aircraft, carrying passengers…
-
NATO Reinforces Baltic Presence Amid Suspected Sabotage, Russia Faces Black Sea Oil Disaster
Two distinct maritime crises are unfolding in Europe, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the increasing tensions in the region. While NATO reinforces its presence in the Baltic Sea in response to suspected sabotage targeting energy infrastructure, Russia has…
-
Putin’s Lies About the CSTO Are Undermining Armenia’s Security
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statements about the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and Armenia’s security expose a dangerous pattern of misinformation and neglect. By denying aggression against Armenia and shifting responsibility away from the CSTO, Putin not only undermines…
-
Azerbaijan’s Strategy: Stalling Peace and Aggressive Policies
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov recently announced that Azerbaijan is nearing completion of a transport infrastructure that will reach Armenia’s border, highlighting their consistent approach to dominate negotiations through stalling and aggressive posturing. Despite various diplomatic efforts, Azerbaijan has continually…