The Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) at ADA University offers perspectives on diplomacy, regional affairs, and global strategy. through its quarterly policy journal, the Baku Dialogues.
The latest, Winter 2024–2025 edition of Baku Dialogues, brings together timely commentary on COP29, the evolving nature of diplomatic training, and Azerbaijan’s foreign policy thinking alongside contributions from international experts on issues ranging from strategic connectivity and cyber resilience to the broader implications of great-power competition in the Silk Road region.
With contributions grounded in both policy practice and academic insight, Baku Dialogues remains a space for serious reflection on the trends shaping our region and the wider world.
This issue explores themes at the intersection of diplomacy, energy, and security, with a particular focus on:
– Reflections on the outcomes and strategic significance of COP29
– Evolving approaches to diplomatic training in a multipolar world
– A reassessment of foreign policy alignment in the South Caucasus
In addition to contributions from the ADA University community, the issue features essays by global experts on:
– Geopolitics of strategic corridors
– China’s evolving presence in region
– U.S. engagement in the Silk Road region
– Regional security partnerships
– Cyber resilience and institutional preparedness
Download the full issue: bakudialogues.idd.az
Review the Journal archive: bakudialogues.idd.az/archive
