Perspectives | Tensions between Iran and Azerbaijan back on the agenda Is Azerbaijan promoting Iranian separatism? Is Iran harboring Azerbaijani Islamists? Eldar Mamedov May 6, 2022
Perspectives | Iran-Azerbaijan: A new cold war? The short-term crisis between the two neighbors has dissipated. But in the longer term, relations have gotten a lot more complicated. Eldar Mamedov Nov 19, 2021
Perspectives | What to expect from the new Iranian president – a view from the Caucasus The election of a hardliner could augur a more security-oriented approach by Tehran toward Armenia and Azerbaijan. Eldar Mamedov Jul 7, 2021
Perspectives | Does Baku favor Pashinyan in the Armenian elections? From Azerbaijan’s perspective, there are perils to either the reelection of the incumbent prime minister or the return to power of his main rival, former president Robert Kocharyan. Eldar Mamedov Jun 14, 2021
Perspectives | In Azerbaijan, Turkish leader has eyes on Iran Turkey’s president appears to be positioning himself as a protector of all Turks, including Azerbaijani Turks in Iran. Eldar Mamedov Dec 14, 2020
Perspectives | How Iran views the Nagorno-Karabakh truce Iran sees that to safeguard its own interests, it needs a more pro-active South Caucasus policy. Eldar Mamedov Nov 13, 2020
Perspectives | How U.S. hawks’ fixation on Iran endangers Middle East Christians A facile and naïve plan being discussed in Washington risks backfiring on Iran’s minority Christians. Eldar Mamedov Oct 31, 2020
Perspectives | Iran’s delicate balancing act in the South Caucasus The longer the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict drags on, the chances rise that Iran will play a more assertive role. Eldar Mamedov Oct 8, 2020
Azerbaijan: When It Comes to Dissent, the US and EU Shouldn’t Play Favorites Eldar Mamedov Dec 11, 2013
