In a region once synonymous with conflict, Azerbaijan is charting a new course, one that blends pragmatic diplomacy, energy security, and forward-thinking climate leadership. Over the past five years, Baku has not only resolved a decades-long conflict on its own terms, but emerged as a stabilising force and strategic partner in both Eurasian and European affairs. Through unwavering political will and deep strategic diplomacy, she has steadily transformed the South Caucasus into one of the most stable regions in Eurasia. Over the past five years, Baku has taken decisive steps to consolidate peace, build resilience, and position itself as a trusted partner between East and West.

Following its swift and largely unilateral resolution of a decades-long conflict in the aftermath of the 2020 Second Garabagh War, Azerbaijan has emerged as a reliable and forward-looking actor in regional and global affairs. Its post-conflict diplomacy is not merely about reconstruction or internal development; it is a deliberate effort to reshape regional dynamics and attract responsible global partnerships.

This strategic depth was on full display during President Ilham Aliyev’s recent state visit to the People’s........

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