"Azerbaijan Must Declare Priorities for Military Development"

The unexpected arrival of Richard Moore, head of the British intelligence service MI6, in Baku on September 14 has stirred intrigue in diplomatic and intelligence circles. Moore’s official engagement included delivering a lecture at ADA University, a significant event that drew attention across Azerbaijan. However, the true importance of his visit is believed to extend far beyond academic discussions. In the absence of official statements from either Azerbaijani authorities or the British Embassy, speculation is mounting that Moore's visit is a strategic move tied to broader regional security issues, including those involving Iran, Russia, the Middle East, and the war in Ukraine.

On August 27, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree establishing the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President, based on the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, stated that stability and security in the South Caucasus largely depend on close cooperation between Baku and Moscow. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan has applied for membership in BRICS, as reported by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In less than a year, Russia has experienced three major terrorist attacks resulting in numerous casualties, all committed by local residents. Why is this neighboring superpower shaken, and could these upheavals spill over into Azerbaijan?