Diaspora Activism and the Limits of External Influence in the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Process
Diaspora activism continues to shape narratives around the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process beyond the region. The Swiss case highlights growing institutional caution toward external political initiatives and a preference for pragmatic diplomacy. As normalization efforts advance, tensions persist between evolving regional realities and entrenched external narratives influencing fragile post-conflict stabilization dynamics.
Azerbaijan’s Strategy of Stability Amid the Crisis in Iran
Amid rising tensions around Iran and a drone incident near the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan has reinforced its security posture while reaffirming a strategy centered on stability and risk prevention. The country’s decision to keep land borders closed increasingly appears as a long-term security measure designed to shield internal development from regional instability.
Facts and Figures
Switzerland and Azerbaijan: Neutrality as a Fault Line
In Azerbaijan, criticism of Switzerland has intensified, extending beyond activist controversies to political, humanitarian, and economic grievances. Baku questions Bern’s stance on Karabakh initiatives, NGO narratives, Red Cross activities, and past business operations in formerly occupied territories. At the core lies a dispute over sovereignty, neutrality, and perceptions of double standards.
In a Changing Eurasia: How Azerbaijan’s New Development Trajectory Is Taking Shape
Azerbaijan’s moderate growth reflects structural transition rather than economic weakness. The text highlights the limits of a mature hydrocarbon model, contrasts temporary post-2022 acceleration in Armenia and Georgia, and underscores the importance of expanding non-oil investment, productivity, export capacity, and regional integration to strengthen long-term resilience, competitiveness, and sustainable economic diversification.
Experts
