Fuad Alakbarov

Azerbaijan’s Landmine Challenge in Karabakh: A Lingering Threat to Peace

The aftermath of war is often measured not only in the lives lost and infrastructure destroyed, but in the invisible dangers that persist long...

COP29: Azerbaijan’s Pursuit of Global Recognition and Financial Support

Oil is omnipresent in Baku. The distinct smell of it greets the visitor on arrival, and tankers are a constant sight along the shores...

Armenia–Azerbaijan: A Chance to End the Cycle of Conflict

Every war and conflict experience pivotal moments that bring significant risks, often accompanied by suffering and devastation. However, these moments also present fresh possibilities...

Why the Shadow of Libya Looms Large Over Russia

Russia's leadership has sought to navigate the revolution in Libya akin to someone searching for a clear depiction of reality in a warped mirror...

Africa-Azerbaijan Relations: The Need for a New Vision

Africa is changing rapidly, and Azerbaijan should take note. Azerbaijan’s relations with African states have traditionally concentrated on humanitarian matters but Africa’s major economies have...

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Japan and South Korea can no longer afford fragmented security policies. In a Taiwan-Korea dual contingency, coordination is no longer strategic preference, but the foundation of deterrence and regional stability.

Islamabad as Intermediary: Pakistan’s Calculated Turn to Crisis Diplomacy

As Gulf tensions rise, Pakistan has quietly become the channel neither Washington nor Tehran can afford to lose. Islamabad’s diplomacy is no longer reactive; it is positioning itself at the center of crisis management.

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

The Epstein case is no longer just about one predator. It’s about whether Western institutions can investigate power honestly — or whether wealth, influence, and secrecy will always outrun accountability.

The New Phase of U.S.-China Economic Competition

The U.S.-China rivalry is no longer defined by tariffs alone. AI chips, export controls, rare earths, and strategic supply chains have become the real battlegrounds of global power in the emerging economic order.