Categories Articles and Tweets share.google/aimode/hlDCCXvs… Post author By Mike Nova Post date April 7, 2026 share.google/aimode/hlDCCXvs… — Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 7, 2026 ← In Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, a chemical plant, “Minudobrenia,” caught fire after a Ukrainian strike. The facility produces ammonium nitrate, a substance that can be used in explosives. → The #POWER: Dynamics and Players in the #SouthCaucasus Aliyev’s Visit to Georgia Azerbaijani President #IlhamAliyev’s sudden state visit to Tbilisi on April 6, 2026, serves as a masterclass in how modern diplomacy operates in the South Caucasus. Beneath the customary military honors and public handshakes lies a complex web of informal power structures, transactional security agreements, and shifting regional alignments. Analyzing the visit requires untangling the official narratives from the quiet, pragmatic maneuvers that define the true relationship between Baku and Tbilisi. The Overt Agenda: Energy, Corridors, and Formal Diplomacy On the surfa