The Swedish analytical platform “Agenda Nexus” has published an extensive article highlighting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s role in ensuring the political balance in the South Caucasus.

The article mentions that President Ilham Aliyev is protecting Azerbaijan's interests and taking subtle diplomacy and active steps to enhance the role of the capital Baku in regional politics.

The author of the article puts a special emphasis on the position of Russia, which hopes to strengthen its role as a mediator in the South Caucasus. The strategic maneuver of President Ilham Aliyev has, the author says, left Moscow on the sidelines. The situation for Moscow has been complicated by the weakening of its influence in the region, the article notes, adding that against this background, the Zangezur corridor is of particular importance as a potential tool for reducing Europe's dependence on Russian energy resources.

The article also highlights the foreign policy maneuvers of the Azerbaijani President, including support for Ukraine, diplomatic confrontation with France, and the course of economic modernization aimed at Europe. According to the authors, thanks to economic growth, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the strengthening of national identity, the President of Azerbaijan maintains a high level of trust among his country's citizens.