Seymur Mammadov
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Seymur Mammadov is the founder of AVAS LLC and serves as Editor-in-Chief of News.Az and The CaspianPost, English-language analytical media outlets focused on geopolitics and international affairs, with 20 years of professional experience in journalism.
Azerbaijan’s support for Ukraine isn’t just strategic — it reflects geopolitical priorities, regional balances, and evolving alliances. Discover the motives, implications, and what it means for the wider region.
#Azerbaijan #Ukraine #Geopolitics #Security #RegionalDynamics #Support
#Azerbaijan #Ukraine #Geopolitics #Security #RegionalDynamics #Support
Why Azerbaijan helps Ukraine endure war | News.az
The latest shipment of humanitarian aid from Azerbaijan to Ukraine, dispatched from the Sumgait Technologies Park, is more than a routine logistical o...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Azerbaijan’s support for Ukraine isn’t just strategic — it reflects geopolitical priorities, regional balances, and evolving alliances. Discover the motives, implications, and what it means for the wider region.
#Azerbaijan #Ukraine #Geopolitics #Security #RegionalDynamics #Support
#Azerbaijan #Ukraine #Geopolitics #Security #RegionalDynamics #Support
A trade-driven bloc stretching from the Caspian to South Asia could reshape regional influence, connectivity, and power balances. What does S7+ mean for Moscow and Beijing — and why does it matter now?
#CentralAsia #Geopolitics #Russia #China #SilkRoad #Connectivity
#CentralAsia #Geopolitics #Russia #China #SilkRoad #Connectivity
Silk Seven Plus: A new test for Russia and China in Central Asia | News.az
Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article ref...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM
A trade-driven bloc stretching from the Caspian to South Asia could reshape regional influence, connectivity, and power balances. What does S7+ mean for Moscow and Beijing — and why does it matter now?
#CentralAsia #Geopolitics #Russia #China #SilkRoad #Connectivity
#CentralAsia #Geopolitics #Russia #China #SilkRoad #Connectivity
Türkiye’s stance on Iran isn’t about supporting a regime — it’s about defending strategic autonomy and a multipolar world order. Ankara sees U.S. dominance over Iran as a threat to regional stability and its own room for independent policy, preferring predictable balance over chaos.
Jakub Korejba: Türkiye backs a multipolar world — not U.S. dominance over Iran - INTERVIEW | News.az
The world increasingly speaks the language of democracy, yet acts through force, invokes sovereignty, and then declares it obsolete when it becomes in...
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January 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Türkiye’s stance on Iran isn’t about supporting a regime — it’s about defending strategic autonomy and a multipolar world order. Ankara sees U.S. dominance over Iran as a threat to regional stability and its own room for independent policy, preferring predictable balance over chaos.
Türkiye–Azerbaijan ties are entering a new strategic phase:
bilateral trade ~ $8 B, investment > $35 B, shared infrastructure and expanding cooperation beyond energy into logistics, defense and green tech.
bilateral trade ~ $8 B, investment > $35 B, shared infrastructure and expanding cooperation beyond energy into logistics, defense and green tech.
Mehmet Emir Aksoy: Türkiye–Azerbaijan economic alliance enters a new strategic phase - INTERVIEW | News.az
Over the past 34 years, economic relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan have developed into a strategic partnership grounded in political trust...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Türkiye–Azerbaijan ties are entering a new strategic phase:
bilateral trade ~ $8 B, investment > $35 B, shared infrastructure and expanding cooperation beyond energy into logistics, defense and green tech.
bilateral trade ~ $8 B, investment > $35 B, shared infrastructure and expanding cooperation beyond energy into logistics, defense and green tech.
India’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t just a diplomatic gesture — it’s a strategic counter to the emerging Türkiye–Pakistan–Saudi axis in the Horn of Africa.
New Delhi is anchoring influence with Ethiopia, Israel, the UAE and Somaliland to stabilize key maritime routes and balance regional power.
New Delhi is anchoring influence with Ethiopia, Israel, the UAE and Somaliland to stabilize key maritime routes and balance regional power.
India vs Türkiye–Pakistan alliance: The battle for the Horn of Africa | News.az
India’s recognition of Somaliland emerges as a central strategic imperative in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region. By formally recognizing So...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
India’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t just a diplomatic gesture — it’s a strategic counter to the emerging Türkiye–Pakistan–Saudi axis in the Horn of Africa.
New Delhi is anchoring influence with Ethiopia, Israel, the UAE and Somaliland to stabilize key maritime routes and balance regional power.
New Delhi is anchoring influence with Ethiopia, Israel, the UAE and Somaliland to stabilize key maritime routes and balance regional power.
Turkic states are turning talk into action:
defense cooperation, expanding military industries, and proposals for joint multilateral exercises signal real movement toward collective security.
defense cooperation, expanding military industries, and proposals for joint multilateral exercises signal real movement toward collective security.
Why the Turkic world is quietly moving toward collective security | News.az
On the same day, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited a technopark in Chirchik, where he inspected defense industry enterprises. Dur...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Turkic states are turning talk into action:
defense cooperation, expanding military industries, and proposals for joint multilateral exercises signal real movement toward collective security.
defense cooperation, expanding military industries, and proposals for joint multilateral exercises signal real movement toward collective security.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t just symbolic — it shifts the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa and Red Sea.
The move has already triggered protests in Somalia, diplomatic pushback from regional capitals, and broader strategic rivalries.
The move has already triggered protests in Somalia, diplomatic pushback from regional capitals, and broader strategic rivalries.
How Israel’s Somaliland recognition could reshape power in the Horn of Africa | News.az
When Donald Trump assumed office as President of the United States in 2025, he advanced an idea aimed at ending the conflict between the Hamas terrori...
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January 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t just symbolic — it shifts the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa and Red Sea.
The move has already triggered protests in Somalia, diplomatic pushback from regional capitals, and broader strategic rivalries.
The move has already triggered protests in Somalia, diplomatic pushback from regional capitals, and broader strategic rivalries.
The Kremlin’s influence is visibly shrinking on multiple fronts:
• It has effectively lost Armenia’s allegiance and its traditional role as arbiter in the South Caucasus.
• Moscow’s presence in the Middle East — especially Syria — no longer yields real political control.
• It has effectively lost Armenia’s allegiance and its traditional role as arbiter in the South Caucasus.
• Moscow’s presence in the Middle East — especially Syria — no longer yields real political control.
Where will Russia’s next geopolitical loss occur? | News.az
The events of early January marked a telling shift in the global balance of power. With the support of the United Kingdom, the United States seized a ...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The Kremlin’s influence is visibly shrinking on multiple fronts:
• It has effectively lost Armenia’s allegiance and its traditional role as arbiter in the South Caucasus.
• Moscow’s presence in the Middle East — especially Syria — no longer yields real political control.
• It has effectively lost Armenia’s allegiance and its traditional role as arbiter in the South Caucasus.
• Moscow’s presence in the Middle East — especially Syria — no longer yields real political control.
2025 wasn’t just another year in Azerbaijan–US relations.
It was the moment diplomacy caught up with reality — pragmatism over ideology, interests over inertia.
A quiet but real breakthrough.
It was the moment diplomacy caught up with reality — pragmatism over ideology, interests over inertia.
A quiet but real breakthrough.
Why 2025 marked Azerbaijan’s diplomatic breakthrough with the United States | News.az
The year 2025 will go down in Azerbaijan’s history not only as a post-conflict period but also as the beginning of a qualitatively new stage in ...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
2025 wasn’t just another year in Azerbaijan–US relations.
It was the moment diplomacy caught up with reality — pragmatism over ideology, interests over inertia.
A quiet but real breakthrough.
It was the moment diplomacy caught up with reality — pragmatism over ideology, interests over inertia.
A quiet but real breakthrough.
Russia claims Ukraine struck Putin’s residence — no proof.
Trump and European leaders reject the story.
If there’s no strike, why the narrative?
Trump and European leaders reject the story.
If there’s no strike, why the narrative?
Was there a strike on Putin? Trump and Europe do not believe it | News.az
Russian officials accused Kyiv of targeting Putin's residence, and state media began calling for the Kremlin to harden its negotiating stance. However...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Russia claims Ukraine struck Putin’s residence — no proof.
Trump and European leaders reject the story.
If there’s no strike, why the narrative?
Trump and European leaders reject the story.
If there’s no strike, why the narrative?
From missiles to “bad weather.”
From presidential words to investigative denial.
This isn’t an investigation. It’s a rewrite.
#AZAL #Truth
From presidential words to investigative denial.
This isn’t an investigation. It’s a rewrite.
#AZAL #Truth
Bastrykin overrules Putin: From missiles to weather | News.az
From the very first hours after the crash of the AZAL Embraer-190 operating the Baku–Grozny flight, which was forced to make an emergency landin...
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January 7, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Sources say Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro was captured by the U.S. Army’s Delta Force in a secret operation, marking an unprecedented turn in the crisis. Details are still emerging and independent confirmation is pending — but if true, this would be a major escalation in U.S.–Venezuela tensions.
Maduro was captured by US Army's Delta Force, sources say | News.az
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured early Saturday morning by members of Delta Force, the U.S. military's top special mission unit...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Sources say Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro was captured by the U.S. Army’s Delta Force in a secret operation, marking an unprecedented turn in the crisis. Details are still emerging and independent confirmation is pending — but if true, this would be a major escalation in U.S.–Venezuela tensions.
Donald Trump claims that Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and removed from Venezuela, a dramatic and unverified statement that, if true, would mark a major shift in the ongoing crisis.
#Venezuela #Maduro #Trump #BreakingNews #Geopolitics
#Venezuela #Maduro #Trump #BreakingNews #Geopolitics
Trump claims Maduro and wife captured, removed from Venezuela | News.az
US President Donald Trump claimed that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of the country, News.Az r...
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January 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Donald Trump claims that Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and removed from Venezuela, a dramatic and unverified statement that, if true, would mark a major shift in the ongoing crisis.
#Venezuela #Maduro #Trump #BreakingNews #Geopolitics
#Venezuela #Maduro #Trump #BreakingNews #Geopolitics
Videos from Caracas show explosions and intense air activity as tensions between Venezuela and the United States sharply escalate. Authorities in Caracas describe the incident as an act of aggression, while Washington says it is monitoring the situation closely.
#Venezuela #Caracas #US
#Venezuela #Caracas #US
US strike on Caracas - VIDEO | News.az
Loud noises were being heard in Caracas in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to witnesses, News.Az reports, citing ...
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January 3, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Videos from Caracas show explosions and intense air activity as tensions between Venezuela and the United States sharply escalate. Authorities in Caracas describe the incident as an act of aggression, while Washington says it is monitoring the situation closely.
#Venezuela #Caracas #US
#Venezuela #Caracas #US
Mass protests are sweeping Iran amid economic hardship, rising prices, and social frustration. Demonstrations have drawn global reactions and raised questions about the government’s next moves.
#Iran #Protests #Economy #MiddleEast #GlobalReactions
#Iran #Protests #Economy #MiddleEast #GlobalReactions
Protests in Iran : Causes, global reactions, and what’s next | News.az
The protests erupted amid worsening economic conditions. Iran’s national currency has suffered another sharp decline, inflation remains stubborn...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Mass protests are sweeping Iran amid economic hardship, rising prices, and social frustration. Demonstrations have drawn global reactions and raised questions about the government’s next moves.
#Iran #Protests #Economy #MiddleEast #GlobalReactions
#Iran #Protests #Economy #MiddleEast #GlobalReactions
China sees Africa not just as a resource supplier, but as a key partner shaping the future global order — a young, resource-rich continent that can drive markets, demographics, and influence for decades.
#China #Africa #Geopolitics #BRI #GlobalSouth #Influence
#China #Africa #Geopolitics #BRI #GlobalSouth #Influence
Why China needs Africa | News.az
When discussing China’s global rise, attention usually shifts to the United States, Europe, Asia, or the South China Sea. Yet the quiet center o...
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January 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
China sees Africa not just as a resource supplier, but as a key partner shaping the future global order — a young, resource-rich continent that can drive markets, demographics, and influence for decades.
#China #Africa #Geopolitics #BRI #GlobalSouth #Influence
#China #Africa #Geopolitics #BRI #GlobalSouth #Influence
China’s nuclear buildup isn’t just about numbers — it’s about reshaping global power. Beijing’s expanding arsenal signals a shift in strategic balance and challenges existing deterrence models, forcing countries to reassess their security policies.
#China #Nuclear #Geopolitics #Security
#China #Nuclear #Geopolitics #Security
China’s nuclear buildup is not about numbers – it is about reshaping global power | News.az
China’s nuclear buildup is frequently reduced to statistics: how many warheads, how many missile silos, how many submarines. This numerical fram...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
China’s nuclear buildup isn’t just about numbers — it’s about reshaping global power. Beijing’s expanding arsenal signals a shift in strategic balance and challenges existing deterrence models, forcing countries to reassess their security policies.
#China #Nuclear #Geopolitics #Security
#China #Nuclear #Geopolitics #Security
Experts say de-dollarization is happening slowly as countries diversify reserves and explore national currency settlements — but the U.S. dollar still dominates global trade and finance.
Gradual de-dollarization or market myth? Experts weigh in | News.az
At the same time, although initiatives to use national currencies in regional settlements are frequently raised, the effectiveness of such mechanisms ...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Experts say de-dollarization is happening slowly as countries diversify reserves and explore national currency settlements — but the U.S. dollar still dominates global trade and finance.
India is building roads, tunnels and airstrips along its Himalayan border with China — not just for development, but to prepare for a possible future crisis with Beijing as infrastructure is seen as key to strategic advantage.
#India #China #Border #Geopolitics #Security #Himalayas
#India #China #Border #Geopolitics #Security #Himalayas
Is India preparing for a future war with China? | News.az
India is rapidly carving new roads, drilling tunnels through frozen mountains, and extending runways at extreme elevations in the Himalayas. This cons...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
India is building roads, tunnels and airstrips along its Himalayan border with China — not just for development, but to prepare for a possible future crisis with Beijing as infrastructure is seen as key to strategic advantage.
#India #China #Border #Geopolitics #Security #Himalayas
#India #China #Border #Geopolitics #Security #Himalayas
China is choosing strategy over war to expand its global influence — focusing on infrastructure, technology, finance and long-term planning instead of military confrontation, says Jakub Korejba.
Jakub Korejba: China chooses strategy over war to lead the world - INTERVIEW | News.az
News.Az spoke with Jakub Korejba, a Polish political scientist specializing in the Middle and Far East, to explore why the 21st century is increasingl...
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December 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
China is choosing strategy over war to expand its global influence — focusing on infrastructure, technology, finance and long-term planning instead of military confrontation, says Jakub Korejba.
The Caspian region is emerging as a global power hotspot, driven by strategic energy resources, evolving security dynamics, and growing geopolitical significance, says expert Farkhad Kassenov. Collaboration and competition among major powers are reshaping the region’s role on the world stage.
Farkhad Kassenov: Caspian region emerges as a global power hotspot - INTERVIEW | News.az
News.Az spoke with Farkhad Kassenov, head of the A+Analytics research center and a Kazakh political scientist, about why the Caspian region is e...
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December 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Caspian region is emerging as a global power hotspot, driven by strategic energy resources, evolving security dynamics, and growing geopolitical significance, says expert Farkhad Kassenov. Collaboration and competition among major powers are reshaping the region’s role on the world stage.
Tensions between Israel and Iran are rising again as Tehran accelerates its ballistic missile production and Jerusalem reviews options to counter the growing threat.
Israel and Iran: A new round of confrontation | News.az
In the aftermath of the 12-day war of 2025, Iran’s leadership appears to be in a state of profound crisis. Beyond its military setback, the coun...
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December 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tensions between Israel and Iran are rising again as Tehran accelerates its ballistic missile production and Jerusalem reviews options to counter the growing threat.
What if the West loses its influence? According to analysts, a world without Western dominance would be more competitive and unpredictable — national interests asserted more openly, and global power balances reshaped.
What will happen to the world if the West loses its influence | News.az
Financial standards, security architectures, political norms, and even ideological benchmarks were largely shaped in Washington, Brussels, and allied ...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
What if the West loses its influence? According to analysts, a world without Western dominance would be more competitive and unpredictable — national interests asserted more openly, and global power balances reshaped.
Azerbaijan has sent fuel to Armenia — a symbolic but meaningful step toward easing tensions and advancing peace in the South Caucasus. A gesture that could help build trust after years of conflict and open space for dialogue.
#Azerbaijan #Armenia #Peace #SouthCaucasus #Diplomacy
#Azerbaijan #Armenia #Peace #SouthCaucasus #Diplomacy
Azerbaijan sends fuel to Armenia, marking a real step toward peace | News.az
The delivery of Azerbaijani petroleum products to Armenia by rail has become one of the clearest and most tangible signs that the normalization proces...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Azerbaijan has sent fuel to Armenia — a symbolic but meaningful step toward easing tensions and advancing peace in the South Caucasus. A gesture that could help build trust after years of conflict and open space for dialogue.
#Azerbaijan #Armenia #Peace #SouthCaucasus #Diplomacy
#Azerbaijan #Armenia #Peace #SouthCaucasus #Diplomacy
Iraq is facing a historic water crisis as the Tigris and Euphrates recede to record lows. In response, Baghdad struck an unusual deal with Turkey.
Iraq trades oil for water | News.az
The Middle East has always lived with water constraints, but what is unfolding now marks a qualitative shift. Iran’s prolonged droughts, record-...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Iraq is facing a historic water crisis as the Tigris and Euphrates recede to record lows. In response, Baghdad struck an unusual deal with Turkey.