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Azerbaijan Bans 31 Turks, Including Opposition Party Leader Erbakan and MP Gergerlioğlu
Baku cites online statements and alleged religious incitement but does not identify the posts behind the individual entry bans
Beyond the Headscarf: Unpacking the Strategic Realignment Between Baku and Ankara
Reza Talebi examines the school headscarf dispute in Azerbaijan and the deeper geopolitical tensions he sees between Baku and Ankara
Türkiye to Take OTS Chairmanship as Lefkoşa Panel Nears
Turkish Cypriot foreign minister attended an Istanbul reception before an October 12 Lefkoşa panel and the October 30 Ankara summit
Türkiye Plans Local Player Status for Turkic Footballers
Kürşad Zorlu says talks with the TFF could broaden existing exemptions for five Turkic countries, alongside plans for a biennial football tournament
Otokar Signs $1.47 Billion Armored Vehicle Export Deal, Customer Undisclosed
The contract covers multiple wheeled armored vehicle types and logistics support, with deliveries due from 2027 over three years
Aliyev Says Azerbaijan Stood Alone in Karabakh War, Stirring Debate in Türkiye
His latest remarks on outside help and arms purchases contrast with years of public praise for Ankara’s political and moral support
Azerbaijan Orders 14 HÜRKUŞ-II Trainers as Türkiye Defense Deals Top $500 Million
ADEX 2026 agreements also cover loitering munitions, coastal defense and radar systems, with HÜRKUŞ-II deliveries due this year
Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan End 3,500+ Troop Drill With 130+ UAVs
Power of Unity-2026 brought land, air, sea, cyber and electronic warfare units together across Karabakh, Nakhchivan, Baku and the Caspian
Trabzonspor-Drogheda Revives Irish Link as Fenerbahçe Friendly Backs Karabakh Fund
Drogheda visits Trabzon on Oct. 1, while revenue from Fenerbahçe's Oct. 3 friendly with Turan Tovuz will go to the Karabakh Revival Fund
Iran Presses Baku for Nakhchivan Rail Link as TRIPP Advances
Tehran's envoy says the U.S.-backed route preserves Armenian sovereignty and is not the extraterritorial model he attributes to Ankara and Baku
Türkiye Launches Denizkurdu-I Across Four Seas as Forces Train Abroad
The Sept. 20-25 exercise opens amid Turkish deployments, drills and command-level meetings from Azerbaijan and Italy to Portugal, Romania and Canada
Türkiye, Azerbaijan Advance 1 GW Nakhchivan Power Link
Azerbaijan’s 1,000 MW line toward the Armenian border is nearly complete as the TRIPP section through Armenia moves toward implementation
Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia Complete Plans for November Eternity-2026 Drill
The November exercise will rehearse protection of energy infrastructure, transport corridors and international projects across Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Azerbaijan Moves to De-escalate Israel-Türkiye Tensions After Syria Strike
Israeli reports say Baku is trying to revive the Syria coordination mechanism it helped build as Washington opens a parallel track
TRIPP Railway Enters Engineering Phase as U.S. Launches $201M Trans-Caspian Fund
Engineering work has begun in Armenia as Washington backs the wider Middle Corridor and Azerbaijan nears completion of connecting links
Azerbaijan Says Full Council of Europe Exit Remains Under Consideration
Azerbaijan postponed a complete withdrawal at Secretary General Alain Berset’s request, but President Ilham Aliyev says no progress has been made in the dispute over its parliamentary delegation
Azerbaijan Joins Central Asian Summit as Six Leaders Adopt Cholpon-Ata Declaration
Six presidents adopt the Cholpon-Ata Declaration and seek closer coordination on transport, trade, energy and regional security
Israel's Armenian Genocide Vote Shelved as Patriarchate Blames Azerbaijan
Israeli government approved recognition on June 28, but a planned Knesset vote did not proceed
Azerbaijan Creates Cybersecurity Agency Under Digital Ministry
The decree folds the former Electronic Security Service into a new public legal entity as Ukraine links the move to Russian and Iranian-origin cyber operations
Iran Denies Attacks on Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Cyprus as Ankara Confirms Second Ballistic Munition Intercept
Baghaei rejected responsibility as fresh regional accusations mounted
Azerbaijan Detains Four Citizens Over Participation in Ukraine War
Authorities say fighting in foreign armed conflicts violates domestic criminal law
SOCAR starts gas deliveries to Austria and Germany via TAP
Gas supplies to Austria and Germany started in January 2026 through the Trans Adriatic Pipeline
“The Page of Enmity Is Closed”: Simonyan Welcomes Fidan Remarks on Türkiye–Armenia Normalization
Yerevan turns the page with Türkiye, shifting focus to peace and regional trade
Armenia Presses Russia on Rail Restoration
Long-delayed rail links show early signs of movement on the ground
Aliyev Places Connectivity at the Center of Azerbaijan’s Post-Conflict Strategy
Azerbaijan prioritizes internal integration while advancing regional corridor plans without fixed deadlines.
ANAMA’s Demining Effort Highlights Scale of Post-War Risk in Azerbaijan
New data shows the scale of mine contamination delaying post-war recovery
Türkiye’s Foreign Policy in 2025: Flexibility Without Doctrine
In 2025, flexibility shaped Türkiye’s diplomacy preserving access in some arenas, exposing limits in others
Türkiye and Armenia Move to Ease Visa Procedures in Step Toward Normalisation
A targeted visa move underscores cautious progress in normalisation.
Azerbaijan and Greece Deepen Cooperation as Türkiye Remains Central to Regional Connectivity
Baku and Athens signal closer ties across energy, trade and tourism, but regional geography and infrastructure continue to place Türkiye at the core of any meaningful connectivity.
Türkiye and Armenia Begin Technical Preparations to Reopen Alican Border Crossing
Technical inspections at the Alican checkpoint mark the first concrete step toward reopening the Türkiye–Armenia land border after more than three decades.
Armenia Eyes Rail Revival: Pashinyan Urges Russia to Reopen Links to Azerbaijan and Türkiye
Pashinyan urges Russia to revive rail links to Azerbaijan and Türkiye for economic gains.
Azerbaijan Delivers First Fuel Shipment to Armenia, Signaling Early “Peace Dividends”
A tangible step in turning dialogue into economic cooperation.
Armenia–Türkiye Rapprochement Deepens: Pashinyan’s Germany Visit, Border Talks & Hope for Regional Peace
Pashinyan’s Germany visit has accelerated momentum toward Armenia–Türkiye normalization, with diplomatic signals pointing to a possible border reopening within months.