The Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) has, since its launch in 2021, become a fixture in the global diplomatic calendar. Its fifth edition, ADF2026, convened under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, comes at a moment of heightened unpredictability in international affairs, as is seen in its title. With geopolitical tensions, trade barriers and the weakening of multilateralism shaping the landscape, this year’s theme, “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties”, captures the urgency of anticipating risks and opportunities to build a more resilient future.

President Ilham Aliyev’s participation, at his Turkish counterpart Erdoğan’s invitation, is emblematic of the deepening Azerbaijan–Türkiye relationship. Their bond, often described as one of brotherhood, is not merely rhetorical but strategic. Aliyev’s presence highlights Azerbaijan’s emergence as a South Caucasus nation free of conflict, ready to contribute constructively to global debates on security, energy and diplomacy.

Last year’s theme, “Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World”, reflected the need to........

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