Azerbaijan
Intro
Its transit infrastructure links Central Asia to European markets. The state uses oil and gas revenue to build infrastructure and maintain regional influence.
Background
The 2020 war restored control over Nagorno-Karabakh. Diplomatic leverage now stems from pipelines and logistics.
History
Present Day
Future Outlook
Energy revenue, regional diplomacy, and infrastructure integration define Azerbaijan’s trajectory.
Map
Topics
Persons
Pete Hegseth
Jake Sullivan
Marco Rubio
Mojtaba Khamenei
Mark Rutte
María Corina Machado
Herzi Halevi
Oleksii Reznikov
Mohammed Deif
Locations
Mahshahr
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Middle East
Monaco
Morocco
Mount Damavand
Mount Dena
Articles
EU launches Call for EU business to invest in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction
The EU launched a Call for Expression of Interest to mobilize private EU investment in critical areas to support Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts. This includes up to €50 billion in grants and loans for the period 2024-2027. Find out how to apply.
Monthly Report on influx of Asylum Seekers in Germany – September 2024
The global trend is slightly downwards this year and in comparison to last year (2023)
Monthly Report on influx of Asylum Seekers in The Netherlands – September 2024
Higher influx than last month. The global trend is slightly downwards this year and in comparison to last year (2023)
Monthly Report on influx of Asylum Seekers in The Netherlands – August 2024
The global trend is slightly downwards this year and in comparison to last year (2023)
Why You should vote on the european Parliament elections this week
Members of the European Parliament represent citizens of EU countries to address important topics in your daily life. Read more to find out how.
Monthly Report on influx of Asylum Seekers in The Netherlands – April 2024
The Global Trend is currently stable with 2.690 new applications. A higher amount from Unknown Origin (130.
Monthly Report on influx of Asylum Seekers in The Netherlands – March 2024
A minor upward Trend while the majority still originates from Middle East Countries.
Event Timeline
Pereyaslav Agreement with Tsarist Russia
The Pereyaslav Agreement between the Cossack Hetmanate and Tsarist Russia marked the beginning of Ukraine’s alignment with Russia, which would evolve into centuries of political, military, and cultural influence.
Union of Lublin – Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth
Before Moscow, there was Lublin. The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth laid the groundwork for Western Ukrainian identity — and for centuries of contested rule.
Eurasian Peace Talks
A Summer-offensive is at hand – though strategic talks are still possible.
Crimea Annexation by Russia
In the shadow of Ukraine’s Maidan uprising, Russian forces seized control of Crimea. What followed was a swift, illegal annexation — a violation of international norms that shattered post–Cold War assumptions and launched a new era of geopolitical confrontation.
The Hanseatic League
Beginning in the 14th century, a group of northern European cities formed a commercial and legal alliance that would dominate Baltic trade for centuries. Known as the Hanseatic League, this urban confederation connected ports from Flanders to Novgorod, enabling secure trade, mutual defense, and legal cooperation without central rule.
Holodomor Famine
The Holodomor Famine was a man-made catastrophe under Stalin’s regime that devastated Ukraine, killing millions of Ukrainians and leaving a permanent scar on the national consciousness.
Ukraine’s Declaration of Independence
After decades as a Soviet republic, Ukraine asserted its sovereignty on 24 August 1991. This act of independence emerged from the ashes of empire — a democratic rebirth with fragile roots and far-reaching consequences.
Attack on Sumy, at Palm Sunday, 2025
On Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2025, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing civilians and sending a symbolic message of hatred. The attack violated not just laws of war, but shared cultural and spiritual bonds. It stands as one of the most morally grotesque moments of the ongoing invasion.
Kievan Rus
The Founding of Kievan Rus marks the establishment of the first East Slavic state centered around Kyiv, which laid the foundations for modern Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
The EU Need To Step Up As Geopolitical Power
1,000 sad days of war in Ukraine. China influence is moving forward. The US turns inward. Time to take action in Europe.