Azerbaijan

After the Washington meeting: the Trump Route agreement and opposing views. Analysis from Baku

At a trilateral meeting in Washington brokered by US President Donald Trump, a full peace deal was not reached, and the agreed route drew criticism from Russia and Iran.

“Biden’s anti-Azerbaijani narratives debunked” — Ilham Aliyev on the results of the Washington meeting

"If the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed to initial a peace treaty at the White House, we can consider that lasting peace has already come to our region"

Pashinyan believes “Trump Route” will become a new component of Armenia’s security

Armenian prime minister’s press conference was broadcast from Washington at midnight local time, following the signing of the documents. He answered questions from Armenian journalists

‘Historic summit’: Armenia and Azerbaijan sign documents with Trump’s mediation

Following the trilateral meeting between the US president and the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, an agreement was also reached to unblock regional communications. All the details follow

Russia, Iran, China, and Trump: Intentions and prospects of the Aliyev-Pashinyan meeting in Washington — view from Baku

Political analysts describe this meeting as “a decisive step in the fate of the region,” as its outcome could have a profound impact on the future of the entire South Caucasus

Could Azerbaijan join the Abraham Accords?

Why hasn’t Baku joined the initiative — and what factors are shaping its position?

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 4-8 August, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Russia-Azerbaijan tensions deepen amid arrest of diaspora leader and Crocus City Hall terror trial

Arrests, accusations and behind-the-scenes bargaining: high-profile cases on both sides of the border fuel suspicions of “hostage diplomacy” and threaten the fragile partnership between Moscow and Baku.

Aliyev and Pashinyan may meet in Washington to sign letter of intent on peace. View from Baku

The two leaders are not expected to sign a full peace agreement, but rather a document outlining intentions to move towards peace — a so-called “letter of intent”.

Inside Azerbaijan’s unregulated fertility market

The risk of marriages between genetic relatives, the lack of a genetic data registry, and the exploitation of donors all pose serious threats to society.

The “caviar diplomacy” scandal: Azerbaijan’s lobbying in PACE and the Munich Court verdict

The scandal surrounding Azerbaijan’s years-long secret lobbying and corrupt dealings in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is back in the spotlight

Policing Pride: How LGBTQ+ people face detention and abuse in Azerbaijan

LGBTQ+ rights in Azerbaijan: While same-sex relationships are not criminalised, there are no laws that specifically protect their rights.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 28 July-1 August, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos.

Azerbaijan: selective punishment for financial violations - what “culture of corruption” looks like. Opinion

“Baku’s goal is to subjugate Armenia to Azerbaijan”: views from Yerevan

Hajiyev’s statements were interpreted in Yerevan as a clear signal that Baku is not seeking to negotiate with Armenia under any circumstances

Separatism charges against Talysh in Azerbaijan: who is threatened by Lankon?

Officially, the Talysh make up about 2–3% of the population, but in reality, around 15–20%. However, the language has no official status, is practically not taught, and activists are accused of having ties with Iran and Armenia

“Lawlessness and police violence during building demolitions in Baku." Commentary

161 homes are being demolished, most unregistered, but authorities in fact recognized them through installed meters and paid utility bills

“The route through Armenia will be an alternative, not the main one”: expert opinion

According to economist Suren Parsyan, Georgia remains the more convenient route for all countries — not least because maritime shipping is more cost-effective