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Caucasus

EU steps up in Armenia: a covert push to reignite the Karabakh issue

The European Union’s decision to deploy a Hybrid Rapid Response Team to Armenia ahead of the June 2026 parliamentary elections is being framed in Brussels as a technical step to protect democratic processes. Officially, the mission is intended to help Armenian institutions counter disinformation, cyber risks and foreign interference. It was requested by Yerevan and is expected to work closely with key state bodies, including the government, security structures and electoral authorities.

22 Apr 2026-11:00
Sezai Özçelik: “Iran crisis will not end — expect cycles of tension” - INTERVIEW

21 Apr 2026-10:16
Antalya Diplomacy Forum features panel session on “South Caucasus: A Strategic Hub in the Making”

On April 17, a panel session titled “South Caucasus: A Strategic Hub in the Making” was held as as part of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, Türkiye.

18 Apr 2026-09:50
Hikmet Hajiyev highlights Azerbaijan's multiple geopolitical identity

Azerbaijan sees a historic shift towards lasting peace in the South Caucasus after decades of conflict, a senior aide to President Ilham Aliyev said on Friday at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in Türkiye.

17 Apr 2026-21:49
Hikmet Hajiyev: South Caucasus has already entered a phase of peace

A senior aide to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said the South Caucasus has entered a “phase of peace”, adding that energy projects initiated by Azerbaijan contribute to global energy security while serving the interests of regional countries.

17 Apr 2026-14:15
4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Caspian Sea

15 Apr 2026-11:42
Ishkhan Verdyan: Armenia–Azerbaijan dialogue enters new phase - INTERVIEW

15 Apr 2026-09:38
TRIPP does not threaten – it unites

The developments in the Middle East have put many positive initiatives in the region at risk. Among them is TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity), a project intended to become a second major artery linking Europe and Asia.

14 Apr 2026-09:27
Areg Kochinyan: Fourth "Bridge of Peace" meeting marks major milestone

Armenian-Azerbaijani peace dialogue reaches "normalization" milestone as delegation crosses delimited border.

12 Apr 2026-10:52
Hikmat Hajiyev attends "Bridge of Peace" talks with Azerbaijan and Armenia civil society reps - VIDEO

A meeting was held with Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the Presidential Administration, within the framework of the "Bridge of Peace" initiative in Gabala, with the participation of representatives of the civil societies of Azerbaijan and Armenia at a bilateral roundtable discussion.

11 Apr 2026-14:59