May 31, 2023

Israeli President visits Azerbaijan

The head of the Jewish State traveled to Baku at the invitation of his Shi’ite Muslim counterpart. By Erin Viner "Visiting Azerbaijan is a dream come true for me, and…

Apr 24, 2023

Israeli Embassy opens in Turkmenistan

The move establishes Israel’s closest diplomatic presence to Iran, as part of the campaign to strengthen ties with its arch-foe's neighbors. By Erin Viner Although the countries established diplomatic relations…

Mar 30, 2023

Israel, Azerbaijan hold talks

The meetings come amid celebration of the opening of the first Azeri Embassy in Israel. By Erin Viner The two countries have maintained bilateral relations since 1991, after Israel was…

Jan 12, 2023

Israel greets new Turkish envoy

For the first time since the restoration of full diplomatic relations, President Isaac Herzog formally received the credentials of the Ambassador of Turkey, Şakir Özkan Torunlar. By Erin Viner Torunlar…

Nov 21, 2022

Azeri parliament approves Israel Embassy

The development marks the first such declaration by a Shi’ite Muslim-majority nation. By Erin Viner The historic decision followed a vote by the National Assembly of Azerbaijan on 18 November.…

Nov 02, 2022

Azerbaijan to open first embassy in Israel

“This decision has already been made,” revealed a member of Baku’s parliament. By Erin Viner During an interview with the Azeri Pravda news agency, MP Arzu Naghiyev said that only…

Oct 13, 2022

US to reassess Saudi ties

United States President Joe Biden is reviewing relations with Saudi Arabia following its decision with the OPEC+ group to slash oil production, particularly focused on the related threat posed by…

Oct 04, 2022

Israel holds defense talks with Azerbaijan

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz conducted an official visit to Azerbaijan for meetings focused on security and policy issues and aimed at fostering defense cooperation between the countries. By Erin…

Feb 01, 2022

Turkey-Armenia Normalization: A Quest for Realism

Ironically, the American recognition of the Armenian genocide removed an obstacle for Armenia and Turkey to move forward. - By Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, Expert on modern Turkey Armenian…