Middle Corridor

'Georgia can be a partner of the US — or remain in the shadow of Russia and China': interview with James Carafano

Georgia-USA

June 24, 2026

An in-depth interview with a US foreign policy expert on Georgia-US relations

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree internet transit deal: opportunities and risks. View from Yerevan

Armenia-Azerbaijan

June 23, 2026

Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom sign commercial internet transit agreement. Armenian experts weigh opportunities and risks

Turkmen president in Azerbaijan: energy, trade and tanker gift

Azerbaijan

June 22, 2026

Economists predict that the agreements signed in Baku will encourage investment flows into the region and support the creation of joint ventures, including projects aimed at expanding transport links across the Caspian Sea

Trump’s ambassador nominee to Azerbaijan: who is Alexander Alden and what could his appointment mean for region?

Azerbaijan-USA

June 05, 2026

During the first Trump administration, Alden oversaw US relations with the European Union and issues related to “countering China’s regional influence.”

BTK railway line and Baku–Tbilisi train resume operations - what does it mean for South Caucasus?

Azerbaijan-Georgia

May 20, 2026

The resumption of the Tbilisi–Baku service after a six-year break signals the effective return of the BTK railway line to full operation.

How does Baku view Atlantic Council’s US-Azerbaijan ‘grand bargain’ proposal?

Azerbaijan-USA

May 14, 2026

The proposal is as follows: the US Congress would repeal Section 907, which restricts US government assistance to Azerbaijan, while Baku would release political prisoners in return.

Opinion: Meloni’s Baku visit shows Europe balancing values and energy needs

Azerbaijan-EU

May 05, 2026

The issues discussed by the leaders of Italy and Azerbaijan showed that the talks went beyond bilateral ties. They pointed to the South Caucasus’s growing role in Europe’s energy supply, transport connectivity and security.

US–Iran conflict boosts Azerbaijan as Trans-Caspian demand surges fivefold

Azerbaijan

April 28, 2026

A meeting in Baku of prime ministers from the Organization of Turkic States, followed by visits from Kazakhstan’s prime minister and foreign minister, gave institutional shape to this new reality.

TRIPP: Will a transport link between Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan be realised?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 22, 2026

The project faces significant security and financing risks amid tensions between Iran and the United States

Ilham Aliyev in Davos: 'Azerbaijan is the only safe route between Europe and Central Asia'

Azerbaijan

January 22, 2026

The main topics of discussion included Azerbaijan’s investment priorities, its energy strategy, regional transport links, and relations with Armenia in the post-conflict period.

Post-conflict Azerbaijan: what Ilham Aliyev told local TV channels

Azerbaijan

January 08, 2026

In this annual interview, which has become a tradition, the president shared his assessment of the outcomes of 2025.

Pashinyan visits Astana as Kazakhstan shows interest in 'Trump Route' project

Armenia

November 21, 2025

Political analyst Robert Gevondyan believes that without Kazakhstan’s participation, the Armenian government’s initiatives to unblock the region “will not function fully.” He also provided commentary on what the two sides have agreed on

Azerbaijan joins Central Asia advisory council: what it means for South Caucasus

Azerbaijan

November 20, 2025

For Baku, it is a convenient platform to advance its national interests without being forced to choose between the West and Russia.

Ilham Aliyev visits Kazakhstan to discuss strategic partnership and new opportunities for cooperation

Azerbaijan

October 23, 2025

Agreements signed during the meeting cover a range of sectors, from energy and intellectual property to health and digital technology.