Analytics

Can the Trans-Caspian Gas pipeline become reality? Expert assesses geopolitical and commercial challenges

Europe's energy security has become one of the defining geopolitical issues of recent years. The Russia–Ukraine war, escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing shifts in global energy markets have intensified interest in alternative gas supply routes.

21 Jul 2026-09:57
Why Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine

The sharp escalation in Russian strikes on Ukraine in July 2026 appears to be more than a series of isolated attacks. Rather, it forms part of a broader strategy aimed at exerting pressure on multiple fronts simultaneously.

20 Jul 2026-11:34
Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline: Which major powers support the $25 billion project and what interests are at stake?

The decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to endorse the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline marks an important political milestone for one of Africa's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

20 Jul 2026-10:33
Trump revives China election claims, testing fragile US-Beijing truce

Donald Trump's renewed allegations of Chinese interference in US elections have come at a particularly sensitive moment, as Washington and Beijing seek to preserve a fragile pause in their trade and political confrontation. Ahead of a possible meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in September, the US president has reintroduced one of the most politically sensitive issues in bilateral relations: allegations that a foreign power sought to influence political change in the United States.

17 Jul 2026-14:35
Azerbaijan-EU relations: Strategic cooperation requires mutual respect

16 Jul 2026-11:55
Baku–Washington: A formula for relations in a new era

The statements made by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the Shusha Global Media Forum suggest that relations between Baku and Washington are entering a qualitatively new phase.

16 Jul 2026-11:41
Strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China: New investments and expanding cooperation

At a time when the global economy and international trade routes are being reshaped and geopolitical competition is intensifying, strategic partnerships between states are becoming increasingly important. In particular, growing demand for alternative trade and logistics corridors linking Europe and Asia has made transport, energy and investment cooperation central issues on the international agenda.

15 Jul 2026-17:00
Azerbaijan’s energy strategy: Expanding role in Europe’s energy security and new export opportunities

In recent years, geopolitical shifts in the global energy market have significantly increased the strategic importance of Azerbaijan's energy strategy.

15 Jul 2026-10:16
Baku is ready to help with gas. But Europe will have to do its part

Few people probably know that Azerbaijani oil has even reached Japan. Yet, in mid-May, a tanker carrying 283,000 barrels of Azerbaijani crude arrived in the Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese company ENEOS purchased the oil from Azerbaijan to supply its Negishi refinery.

15 Jul 2026-09:37
How will EU energy policy shape Poland-Azerbaijan cooperation?

14 Jul 2026-09:46