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Sustainable peace in the South Caucasus: The strategic role of public diplomacy

  The future of the peace agenda in the South Caucasus depends primarily on the psychological readiness of societies, the transformation of collective memory, and the deepening of mutual acceptance. An analytical perspective shows that although formal diplomacy establishes the institutional framework of conflict resolution, it cannot construct the social architecture of peace. This gap…

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CAERC named the best think tank in the UK’s “International Finance Awards 2025”

The Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) has been awarded two prestigious prizes in the “Government Services” category at the “International Finance Awards 2025,” organized by the reputable international media organization “International Finance” based in the United Kingdom. The Center was recognized as the “Best Government-Affiliated Think Tank and Research Institution” and…

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Vusal Gasimli hosts delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), received a delegation consisting of Caroline Ramaekers, Head for Eastern Europe of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Rebel Reyper, Senior Adviser of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands; Marianne de Jong, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…

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Vusal Gasimli delivered opening remarks at the IX International Banking Forum

Opening speech of Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), at the IX International Banking Forum: Distinguished guests and esteemed participants, I welcome all of you to the IX International Banking Forum held under the theme “Reliable, Secure, and Sustainable Banking.” This Forum represents an important platform…

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SRC hosts int’l conference on State Sovereignty and National Constitutions in the 21st Century: Global Challenges, Trends and Prospects

The Social Research Center, in collaboration with the Faculty of Law at Istanbul University, has held an international scientific and practical conference in Baku on “State Sovereignty and National Constitutions in the 21st Century: Global Challenges, Trends and Prospects”. The conference was held as part of the “2025: The Year of Constitution and Sovereignty” in…

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Gulkhanim Mammadova participates in training in Vienna

From 10–14 November, Gulkhanim Mammadova from Topchubashov Center participated in a training jointly organized by the OSCE Secretariat and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) for the OSCE Pool of Young Experts. The training focused on strengthening professional competencies in peace and security, with a particular emphasis on negotiation skills. Gulkhanim is a member of the…

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Military power balance: The regional reality of the U.S.–China rivalry

The likelihood of military confrontation between the United States and China has, in recent years, become one of the most manipulated and simultaneously most misinterpreted subjects in global politics. Although many describe this rivalry as a simple “clash of two superpowers,” the actual dynamics are far more complex: a structural mismatch has emerged between Washington’s…

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The strategic logic of Azerbaijan–U.S. relations in a multipolar era

Azerbaijan–U.S. relations today transcend the binaries of historical friendship and past discord. They reflect the convergence of strategic rationality, shifting geopolitical configurations, and the maturation of Azerbaijan’s multi-vector diplomacy. President Ilham Aliyev’s remark that “Azerbaijan–U.S. relations entered a new phase following Donald Trump’s election” encapsulates a profound strategic transition — one rooted in the transformation…

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Topchubashov Center hosts Azerbaijani–Polish expert dialogue

On 7 November 2025, Topchubashov Center and the Warsaw-based Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) co-hosted an Azerbaijani–Polish expert dialogue session in Baku. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the discussion brought together experts from both think tanks, as well as the Ambassador of Poland to Azerbaijan, diplomats from the Polish Embassy, and representatives from Azerbaijan’s…

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