Weekly Political Review: March 9–15, 2026

The week in Azerbaijan was marked by active foreign diplomacy, expanding energy cooperation with Europe, discussions surrounding the peace process with Armenia, as well as domestic debates over transparency, the judicial system, and human rights.

The week of April 26 – May 3, 2026 was characterized by a combination of symbolic signals supporting the advancement of the peace agenda alongside a simultaneous increase in foreign policy tensions, rising information pressure, and the continued high intensity of domestic political and legal dynamics.

The week of April 20–26, 2026 was characterized by an intensification of foreign policy tensions amid active diplomacy, a growing role of security factors and the sanctions agenda, and the continued high intensity of domestic political and legal dynamics.

Azerbaijan resumed the operation of its embassy in Iran one month after the evacuation of staff from Tehran. The diplomatic mission is functioning with a limited staff, with full restoration expected to take place gradually.