In this conversation recorded on April 28, 2025, Mahammad Mammadov (Topchubashov Center, Azerbaijan) and Ilkan Dalkuc (Daktilo 1984, Türkiye) join host Denys Kolesnyk, President of the MENA Research Center, to discuss the fast-changing landscape of the Middle East. The experts reflect on the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Turkey’s expanding role in northern Syria, and Israel’s shifting position in the region. The discussion also touches on developments in the South Caucasus, including Armenia’s outreach to Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as Iran’s evolving regional strategy.