Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Soar, Threatening Moscow’s Influence
The rift, provoked by the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody, was the latest in a series of spats that revealed a deeper diplomatic rift between the former allies.
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Armenia Intensifies Push For India’s Su-30MKI To Counter Azerbaijan’s JF-17 Acquisition
Armenia is recalibrating its air-power strategy by accelerating negotiations with India to acquire the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, a move directly prompted by Azerbaijan’s $4.6 billion deal to purchase 40 JF-17 Thunder Block-III jets from Pakistan.This procurement by Azerbaijan, featuring advanced Chinese avionics and long-range PL-15 missiles, is seen as a significant shift in the regional
Iran Executes Man Over Deadly 2023 Attack on Azerbaijan Embassy
The killing of the embassy’s head of security strained an already tense relationship between the neighboring countries.
How Azerbaijan Made A Bad Bargain Backing Pakistan A Rogue, Terrorist State
In the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, calls for a boycott of Azerbaijan have intensified across India.This spearheaded by organisations such as the Confederation of Indian Traders (CAIT), is a direct response to Azerbaijan’s open and unconditional support for Pakistan, particularly in the context of Pakistan’s proxy war and terrorist activities
Boycott Calls Trigger Massive 2,000 Travel Cancellations To Turkey, Azerbaijan; Bookings Declines
In May 2025, a sharp shift in Indian outbound travel patterns emerged as calls to boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan gained momentum. This movement was largely driven by public backlash against the two countries’ perceived support for Pakistan during recent border tensions with India.The slogan “nation first” has resonated widely, translating into concrete travel decisions as Indian tourists cancel or
Indian Travel Firms Suspend Packages To Turkey and Azerbaijan For Supporting Pakistan
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent military response under "Operation Sindoor," major Indian travel companies have suspended all packages to Turkey and Azerbaijan.This comes in direct response to both Turkey and Azerbaijan publicly supporting Pakistan during the ongoing conflict, particularly after India’s targeted
Opinion – For Lasting Peace Armenia Needs to Remove Territorial Claims From Its Constitution
The draft agreement on peace does not address reparations and responsibility for the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan and Armenia strike deal to end decades-long conflict
Caucasus neighbours agree final two terms of draft peace treaty over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh regionAzerbaijan and Armenia have successfully wrapped up peace talks aimed at resolving their decades-long conflict.The foreign ministries of the Caucasus n…
New York-Bound Air India Flight Returns To Mumbai Due To Bomb Threat; Over 320 People On Board
On March 10, 2025, an Air India flight from Mumbai to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport was forced to return to Mumbai due to a bomb threat.The Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, carrying 322 people including 19 crew members, was flying over Azerbaijan when the threat was detected. A note about the bomb threat was found in one of the lavatories, prompting immediate action from the flight crew.Following
Omens for the South Caucasus in the 2024 US Presidential Election
Beyond the US election result, the attention to the South Caucasus depends on which role the emerging regional order will play in a changing global security architecture.