2026

The European Parliament adopted a resolution concerning the situation in Georgia, securing 438 votes to 37. The resolution, titled “The case of Elene Khoshtaria and the political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime,” strongly condemns the systematic persecution of political opponents, journalists, and activists by the Georgian government. It demands the immediate release of opposition…

The commander of Turkey’s Land Forces, Metin Tokel, recently visited the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, signaling Turkey’s readiness to offer military support to Azerbaijan. He stated that Turkey would provide assistance aligned with the Shusha Declaration, a mutual defense agreement established in June 2021 between turkey and azerbaijan. This visit, occurring amidst heightened regional tensions due…

The ongoing war in Iran is generating both optimism and apprehension among Azerbaijanis. I recall a childhood song, ‘Ayrilig’ (‘Separation’), referencing the Kudaferin bridges across the river Araz, symbolizing the division of Azerbaijan. This song became a prevalent motto during the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly after the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, but faded into…

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the “biggest problem” for Armenia’s path to EU integration is the “frozen state of political dialogue between the EU and Georgia.” He made this assertion during a speech at the European Parliament in March 2026. Pashinyan referenced the Armenian Parliament’s March 2025 law initiating Armenia’s accession to the EU,…

The debate in the European Parliament centered on the situation in georgia, specifically addressing political repression and the detention of political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime. Concerns were raised regarding the treatment of opposition figures, journalists, and civil society activists, with accusations of a politically motivated crackdown. Transparency International highlighted new legislation criminalizing critical…