Teymur Atayev - Azerbaijani political scientist, Opinion writer

Teymur Atayev

Teymur Atayev is an Azerbaijani publicist, historian, political scientist, and host of the program "Aspects of Foreign Affairs" on the Azerbaijani CBC TV channel (broadcasts in Russian).

Tajikistan–China Trade Surges by 30% as Beijing Overtakes Moscow

Tajikistan–China Trade Surges by 30% as Beijing Overtakes Moscow

According to reports by Tajik media, China has, for the first time in history, become Tajikistan’s main trading partner, surpassing Russia, which had consistent...

16 Jul, 09:20
New Railway Corridor to Link Central Asia with Arabian Sea Ports by 2027

New Railway Corridor to Link Central Asia with Arabian Sea Ports by 2027

On July 11, 2025, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan signed a Memorandum outlining the key principles for the construction and operation of a railway connecting Central...

15 Jul, 10:25
The Middle Corridor: Why Europe Is Finally Paying Attention

The Middle Corridor: Why Europe Is Finally Paying Attention

By all indications, Europe’s interest in the Middle Corridor - the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) - is gaining momentum. Long viewed as a lo...

09 Jul, 09:30
ECO 17th Summit in Azerbaijan Marks Turning Point in Regional Integration

ECO 17th Summit in Azerbaijan Marks Turning Point in Regional Integration

The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), held in Khankendi under the slogan “ECO’s New Vision for a Reliable and Climate-Resilient Future...

05 Jul, 18:23
Behind the Curtain: Who Seeks to Disrupt the Russia–Azerbaijan Partnership?

Behind the Curtain: Who Seeks to Disrupt the Russia–Azerbaijan Partnership?

The recent anti-Azerbaijani incidents in Yekaterinburg have prompted serious questions: to what extent do these violent and unlawful actions - clearly in violat...

01 Jul, 10:00
The U.S. Has Found a Quiet Ally on Iran’s Border

The U.S. Has Found a Quiet Ally on Iran’s Border

On June 30, 2025, the two-week multinational military exercise “Regional Cooperation 25” will conclude at the joint Cape Cod base in Massachusetts. The drills...

30 Jun, 10:00
Erdogan Opposes Foreign Attempts to Reshape the Middle East

Erdogan Opposes Foreign Attempts to Reshape the Middle East

As reported by international media, during his speech at the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) i...

24 Jun, 10:00
While Missiles Fly Elsewhere, Beijing Builds the Future in Central Asia

While Missiles Fly Elsewhere, Beijing Builds the Future in Central Asia

While the world remains fixated on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel and the growing number of flashpoints elsewhere, another development-quieter...

19 Jun, 10:00
Russia’s Migrant Raids Put ‘Strategic Partnership’ with Uzbekistan to the Test

Russia’s Migrant Raids Put ‘Strategic Partnership’ with Uzbekistan to the Test

On June 8, Russian law enforcement agencies launched a forceful raid on a dormitory housing migrant workers in Moscow. Although official statements were vague a...

17 Jun, 10:00