Azeri president denounces France’s position on peace talks with Armenia

The French Senate called for sanctions on Baku, as Paris recognizes the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, and is urging Azerbaijan to withdraw from Armenian territory

Armenia and Iran sign several bilateral agreements

The meeting comes a day after Putin hosted Azeri and Armenian leaders to broker a peace settlement over the Nagorno-Karabakh region

Why India is arming Armenia against Azerbaijan

Trade routes and national security interests in the South Caucasus are central to New Delhi’s decision to arm Armenia

Turkey, Armenia to hold normalization talks in the near future: Ankara

Armenia and Turkey have been at odds ever since the Armenian Genocide of 1915, which occurred under Turkish Ottoman rule

Turkish, Armenian leaders meet to hold bilateral talks

The meeting marks the first of its kind in over 13 years

Armenia torn by internal queries and outside pressure

According to government sources, Armenia has lost 105 servicemen in the most recent attacks on its territory by Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Armenia border bombing kills 49 people

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Tehran is ready to assist the two states in settling their border dispute via 'peaceful channels'

Azerbaijan claims they ‘crushed’ Armenian attack in Nagorno-Karabakh

The EU called for an immediate end to hostilities, and said both sides should respect the ceasefire

Turkey and Armenia renew efforts to end decades of friction

This is the first time in over ten years that the foreign ministers of both countries have held face-to-face talks

Joint ventures on the cards as Iran and Armenia cement ties

Non-oil exports from Iran to Armenia increased by 40 percent in 2021

Turkey, Armenia discuss re-establishment of ties after long-time hostility

The Moscow-based talks have been the most serious and successful attempts at a rapprochement in decades

Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in Russia after renewed border clashes

Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders have met for the first time in nearly a year, and for the second time since they fought a war last year

Azeri authorities agree to hold meeting with Armenian officials in Brussels

In an effort to cool down tensions, the EU has arranged a meeting between the two warring nations soon after a temporary truce

Iran to build alternative road into Armenia

The alternative route comes in response to transit obstruction and military provocations that Baku has inflicted upon both Armenia and Iran

Iranian FM welcomes Armenian counterpart to Tehran to discuss bilateral relations

The visit comes one day after the Armenian PM said that his country "will never be involved in any conspiracy against Iran"

Iran expresses concern over clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia, offers to broker peace

The Islamic Republic calls on warring sides to show restraint

Earthquake death toll surpasses 11,000 in Turkiye and Syria

The region was already beset by more than a decade of civil war in Syria, where millions have been displaced and have sought refuge in Turkiye

Iran unveils new underground airbase

The unveiling of the base comes a few days ahead of the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

US blacklists more Iranian companies, cites drone sales to Russia

More than 22 countries have inquired about the possibility to purchase Iran's attack drones

Iran, EAEU sign free trade deal

The EAEU and Iran signed a temporary agreement in December 2021 to set up a free trade zone and counter US-led sanctions

Kuwait signs $370m agreement with Turkiye for Bayraktar drones

Bayraktar TB2 drones have an estimated cost of $5 million

By the numbers: The de-dollarization of global trade

Data suggests that US dollar reserves in central banks are dwindling, as is the influence of the US on the world economy. This presents a unique opportunity for regional currencies and alternative payment systems to enter the vacuum.

Azerbaijan appoints first ambassador to Israel amid tensions with Iran

Israel is a strong supporter of Azerbaijan, providing military equipment and weapons to Azerbaijan’s armed forces

Predictions for 2023? Annus horribilis with some surprising upsides

The Cradle's writers offer up their predictions for 2023. The common theme is massive global shifts, some good, some bad.

Why BRI is back with a bang in 2023

As Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative enters its 10th year, a strong Sino-Russian geostrategic partnership has revitalized the BRI across the Global South.

Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration

Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

South Caucasus: A battle of wills and corridors

Azerbaijan and Turkiye are gunning to establish the “Zangezur corridor,” in direct conflict with Iran and Armenia’s interests as it entails the blockade of the Lachin corridor – a lifeline for the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Woman, Life, Freedom…and NATO

A superpower in decline still retains a vast appetite for irregular, proxy warfare to slow down the imminent multipolar order. Iran, Russia, China are its big targets and all tools will be employed.

Azerbaijan will not allow Israel to attack Iran from its soil

The Azeri ambassador to the US said Israel's incoming government will not impact Baku's relations with other nations

The Global South births a new game-changing payment system    

Challenging the western monetary system, the Eurasia Economic Union is leading the Global South toward a new common payment system to bypass the US Dollar.