Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan are set for September 1, marking a significant political event following the country's recent military success in Nagorno-Karabakh. This election is the first since Baku regained control of the region, and it is drawing attention from international observers, including the OSCE.
The elections were moved up from their original November date due to a proposal from the ruling New Azerbaijan Party, which claimed a conflict with the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Despite widespread participation from political parties, concerns about the fairness of the elections persist, especially from opposition figures who cite a lack of conditions for free voting.
As Azerbaijan positions itself on the global stage, these elections could influence its foreign policy and internal political landscape, particularly in the context of ongoing tensions in the South Caucasus region.
