Mordechai Kedar

Azerbaijan’s diplomatic rise is no coincidence. Years of energy-driven partnerships and strategic foresight have transformed Baku into a reliable regional actor.

As militias tighten their grip and minority communities demand autonomy, federalism emerges not as a theory but as Syria’s last realistic chance to survive.

The Russia-Iran relationship is, at its core, a partnership of convenience, not conviction, which will affect its longevity.

Azerbaijan is helping to rewrite the geopolitical script of the South Caucasus through its evolving foreign policy.

The Islamic Republic of Iran's animosity toward Azerbaijan, an independent Shi'ite Muslim country, stems directly from its supreme leader.

The Israel-Iran War may not have crossed into Azerbaijan’s borders physically, but its political tremors were deeply felt.

The Iranian regime was enraged by Azerbaijan’s “douze points” to Israel.

With President Donald Trump in the White House, Azerbaijan hopes for a shift in American policy through stronger integration with Israel.

Azerbaijan and Israel’s cooperation continues to grow, both through SOCAR’s purchase of a 10% stake in the Tamar field and its activities in gas exploration in Israel’s economic waters.

Since we assume that Iran fears the independence of Southern Azerbaijan and given the strong ties between Northern Azerbaijan and Israel, why shouldn't Israel have ties with Southern Azerbaijan?