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
Oleksandr Syrskyi
Locations
Mainland China
China
India
North America
United States
Indonesia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Russia
Japan
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
U.S. arrests Nicolás Maduro
U.S. forces arrest Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, removing him from power through external intervention.
British Occupation of Hong Kong Island
British forces landed on Hong Kong Island and claimed it in the name of the Crown following the First Opium War.
Treaty of Nanking Signed
The Treaty of Nanking ended the First Opium War and ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain, formalizing its colonial status.
Kowloon Peninsula Ceded to Britain
The Convention of Peking ceded the southern part of the Kowloon Peninsula to Britain, extending colonial Hong Kong beyond the island.
British Lease of New Territories
Britain signed a 99-year lease with the Qing Empire, adding the New Territories and islands to colonial Hong Kong.
Kowloon Walled City Preserved
Britain leases the New Territories for 99 years but allows China to retain nominal control of the Kowloon Walled City.
Japanese Invasion of Hong Kong
Japan invades British Hong Kong, launching a bloody battle and three years of occupation.
Return to British Control
British forces retook control of Hong Kong from Japan after Japan’s surrender in World War II.
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.