THE WAR IN THE CAUCASUS AND THE POWER STRUGGLE OVER GEORGIA BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE USA
SEPTEMBER 05, 2008
By Selim ÖZTÜRK
In Munich Conference, Putin emphasized Russia’s determinacy about Moscow’s rejection of unipolar world system led by the USA. It was called Putin Doctrine. The Doctrine was started to be implemented as a response to the policies of the USA and NATO aiming to surround Russia through colorful revolts in the member states of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).detail >

AZERBAIJAN IN THE U.S. INTERESTS
MARCH 19, 2008
By Shamchiyeva, Leyla,
DEVELOPMENT OF U.S.-AZERBAIJAN RELATIONS IN THE 1990s
Once Soviet Union disintegrated, Azerbaijan appeared on the political map of the world as an independent republic. However, it was a rather unfamiliar partner for the U.S., lost among the other newly originated actors. The U.S. regarded the newly established independent countries as a buffer zone around Russia, Soviet Union’s successor state. Washington’s policy in this period aimed at merely keeping the region free from great power domination. The principle mission was to weaken the retaining Russian influence and prevent the stark dependence of the newly established states on Russia in spheres of trade and security.detail >

Resolution of US Congress will cause a long term negative consequences for the war in Iraq and for US policy in the region
25 OCTOBER 2007
By Elin SULEYMANOV
Azerbaijani Consul General to Los Angeles Elin Suleymanov gives interview to APA’s US bureau
- The resolution of the Foreign Affairs Committee of House of Representatives created emotional feeling among Turkish people and their allies.detail >

THE ALAND ISLANDS MODEL FOR NAGORNO KARABAKH : SEARCHING FOR OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS TO THE ARMENIA – AZERBAIJAN CONFLICT
APRIL 24, 2007
By Taleh ZIYADOV
Over the years, many analysts and political scientists have proposed different models for resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. One such model suggests granting the Nagorno-Karabakh region a similar status of the Aland Islands of Finland. The Aland Islands’ status within Finland seems to be suitable for addressing the demands of Karabakh Armenians for self-governance and Azerbaijan’s pre-condition on preserving the country’s internationally recognized borders.detail >

EUROPEAN UNION AND AZERBAIJAN: AZERBAIJAN’S ROLE IN EUROPEAN ENERGY SECURITY*
MARCH 29, 2007
By Taleh ZIYADOV
Introduction
In the wake of the Russia-Ukraine gas crisis many European states came to realize that unless the European Union diversifies its energy supply routes, their future energy supplies could be at risk. Caspian hydrocarbons are widely seen as a supplementary energy source for Europe’s diversification policy.In particular, Azerbaijan is the country best positioned to supply and transit a great deal of Caspian oil and natural gas to Europe.detail >