Kavkaz

Executive Summary This report provides an analytical assessment of the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) based on developments presented at the Kavkaz Investment Forum 2025, recent macroeconomic data, and ongoing geopolitical dynamics. This analysis evaluates investment prospects, pinpoint sector-specific opportunities, and assesses the wider strategic ramifications of current regional economic …

Executive Summary This report examines Iran’s strategic posture in the South Caucasus following Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh’s remarks at the Yerevan Dialogue 2025 forum. Highlighting Tehran’s stance on regional stability, his address stressed the importance of an Armenian-Azerbaijani peace agreement and the Armenia-Iran corridor’s geopolitical significance. The analysis provides …

In the contemporary foreign policy strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, integration with the Turkic world holds a pivotal place. Strengthening ties with Turkic states and enhancing cooperation through common institutions has been identified as a strategic priority by the Azerbaijani leadership. Particularly following the restoration of territorial integrity in …

The Russia–Ukraine war has shaped regional political, economic and security dynamics. The three South Caucasus nations—Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia—are geographically located in Russia’s backyard and strongly connected to Russia. They have maintained a relationship with Russia while strengthening ties with the US and the European Union (EU). Other regional powers …

In recent weeks, much international attention has focused on the war between Russia and Ukraine, and US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring the fighting to an end. However, another long-standing conflict, just a few hundred kilometers southeast of Ukraine, might also be approaching a peaceful resolution: the more than …

On March 1, Georgia’s separatist region of Abkhazia held a second round of presidential elections. The turnout stood at nearly 70 percent, with 100,412 ballots cast. Badra Gunba, the pro-Russian acting president, was declared the winner over Adgur Ardzinba, leader of the opposition, with more than 54 percent of the …

Introduction In today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, Armenia and Iran are seeking to strengthen their connections regarding economic, political, and security matters. And despite the United States signing a Strategic Partnership Charter with Armenia in January to enhance cooperation in energy, defense, security, and diplomacy, Tehran asserts that U.S.-Armenia relations …

Les tensions continuent de s’intensifier dans le Caucase. Sur la base des déclarations du Premier ministre arménien N. Pashinyan, la rhétorique officielle des dirigeants azerbaïdjanais se concentre de plus en plus sur la thèse selon laquelle l’Arménie s’arme, se prépare à attaquer l’Azerbaïdjan et que, par conséquent, l’Azerbaïdjan a le …

Suite de la série Toute élection remportée par quelqu’un qui n’aime pas l’OTAN est qualifiée d’«ingérence russe». Le cas de la Géorgie. Mikhaïl Kavelashvili, anti-occidental, élu président de la Géorgie. L’ancien président Salomé Zourabichvili, pro-occidental, refuse de lui laisser la place Partout en Occident où les peuples ne votent pas …

Georgia is at the center of a political and geopolitical confrontation, with allegations of electoral fraud fueled by suspicions of pro-Russian interference. While President Salome Zurabishvili denounces vote rigging, imprisoned pro-European former President Mikheil Saakashvili calls for mobilization to protect the country’s European future. This crisis raises crucial questions for …