Politics

Calls to permanent confrontation in the South Caucasus are built on fear, not strategy. In a region defined by limited resources and shifting geopolitics, isolation does not produce security-it produces stagnation. Long-term stability comes from integration, economic links, and managed competition, not from treating cooperation as surrender.

As the Middle East moves away from proxy wars and fragmented control, both Syria and Gaza are increasingly shaped by the same strategic logic: replacing armed movements with governable political structures.

Azerbaijani MP Rasim Musabekov says early signs of cooperation between Baku and Yerevan are emerging, but warns that lasting peace and large-scale partnership will only be possible after a formal peace treaty, restored infrastructure, and stable diplomatic relations.

Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Donald Trump met in Davos to discuss regional peace efforts, bilateral cooperation, and key connectivity projects linking Azerbaijan and the wider region.

The United States sees the August 8 Washington summit as a turning point in relations with Azerbaijan, highlighting progress on regional peace, the TRIPP transport route, and new opportunities for private-sector cooperation.

Russian commentators claim that up to 1,000 American military personnel could be deployed along the so-called “Trump Route” in the South Caucasus. Regional experts dismiss the claims as speculative and unsupported by any formal agreements.

A Silk Way cargo flight passing through Armenian airspace has reignited speculation about possible direct flights between Baku and Yerevan. Experts say the move is technical, not political - and a breakthrough remains distant.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan is seeking lasting peace with Armenia, positioning itself as a key energy supplier to Europe while closely monitoring regional risks linked to Iran.