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Why alternative hydrocarbon routes are needed

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

12 Mar 2026-10:05
The Middle Corridor amid a new crisis

Global politics continues to reaffirm a longstanding reality: transport routes are not merely economic infrastructure but a vital component of the strategic stability of both states and entire regions. What was once viewed simply as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe is rapidly emerging as a key artery of global logistics. This refers to the Middle Corridor, which links China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye with European markets.

10 Mar 2026-10:50
Nargiza Umarova: “Azerbaijan offers Uzbekistan strategic access to new markets” - INTERVIEW

The distinctiveness of Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan relations lies in their allied status, formalized in 2024, which reflects a high level of trust and strategic alignment. Unlike Uzbekistan’s partnerships with most Central Asian states, its ties with Baku extend to energy, transport, and industrial cooperation. Bilateral trade has expanded rapidly, supported by a joint investment fund and joint projects in logistics and hydrocarbons. Within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States and the Middle Corridor, both countries prioritize geo-economic integration and the diversification of export routes.

28 Feb 2026-11:08
Serbia seeks closer cooperation with Central Asia

This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić launched a diplomatic push to secure trade and investment from eastern countries.

27 Feb 2026-22:29
Orkhan Yolchuyev: C6 is essential for responding to external challenges - INTERVIEW

The C6 format is shaping a new phase of regional integration between Azerbaijan and the Central Asian countries. The platform establishes a strategic framework to deepen economic cooperation, develop the Middle Corridor, and coordinate energy projects. Joint initiatives, particularly in logistics and green energy, enhance the region’s geo-economic weight. Expanding cooperation in the humanitarian and educational spheres may strengthen the institutional foundations for long-term integration.

26 Feb 2026-10:53
Khayotjon Ibragimov: “C6 is shaping a new Caspian–Eurasian power geometry” - INTERVIEW

The C6 platform marks a new phase in regional integration between Central Asia and Azerbaijan, with Uzbekistan positioning itself as one of the principal engines of this transformation. By emphasizing institutional dialogue, industrial cooperation, energy complementarity, and diversification through the Middle Corridor, Tashkent seeks to shape a resilient and forward-looking regional architecture.

25 Feb 2026-12:16
New power axis is emerging in Eurasia — and few notice

Editor’s note: Magbat Spanov is an expert at the Institute of Innovative Economics and a professor at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

23 Feb 2026-11:41
Almaz Tazhybai: “C6 opens a new chapter of strategic integration for Central Asia and Azerbaijan” - INTERVIEW

The expansion of the C5 format into C6 with Azerbaijan’s inclusion marks a new stage in regional integration between Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Experts in Kyrgyzstan view the format as a practical mechanism for strengthening economic coordination, developing the Middle Corridor, and diversifying trade routes. Strategic cooperation between Bishkek and Baku enhances connectivity, investment flows, and long-term regional resilience amid shifting geo-economic realities.

23 Feb 2026-10:23
Why Azerbaijan matters in Tajikistan’s transport strategy

Editor’s note: Komron Hidoyatzoda is a member of the board of the Central Asian expert club Eurasian Development. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

20 Feb 2026-09:40
Amnesty International: Paid bias and political pressure

Having failed to protect anyone’s rights in any meaningful way, Amnesty International has once again inserted itself into Azerbaijan’s internal affairs.

19 Feb 2026-17:05