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Over the three decades since the restoration of the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union (EU) have evolved dynamically. Encompassing political dialogue, economic cooperation, energy partnership, and security matters, these relations have become an important component of Azerbaijan’s foreign policy and the EU’s South Caucasus strategy. Official ties…
The First Azerbaijan–Turkey Brain Centres Forum is being held in the city of Shusha. In the third session of the Forum, the role of transport-communication and energy partnership in Azerbaijan–Turkey relations discussed. At the panel, the Deputy Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, Ramil Huseyn, spoke on the topic…
Professor Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), presented the book “The Middle Corridor: Navigating Current Realities and Embracing Future Prospects” at an international conference held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. The event took place at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) and brought together…
On 21–22 November 2025, Topchubashov Center Director Rusif Huseynov took part in the second direct roundtable discussion between Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society representatives. The meeting was held in Baku as part of the reciprocal visit of an Armenian delegation of experts. During the closed-door session, participants agreed to institutionalize the dialogue framework under the…
When the long-standing C5 format of Central Asian cooperation formally expanded into a C6 on 15 November in Tashkent, Azerbaijan’s accession was framed as a natural extension of historical and linguistic affinities. Yet behind the rhetoric lies a structural transformation in Azerbaijan’s external orientation, and, arguably, in the conceptual geography of Eurasia itself. Understanding why…
Introduction The geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus is undergoing a historic transformation. Russia’s long-standing unchallenged dominance has visibly eroded due to the war in Ukraine and the resulting international sanctions. In this context, a new actor is asserting itself with confidence: China. Beijing is strategically leveraging the emerging vacuum to advance its Belt and…
On November 18, 2025, Baku hosted the inaugural Azerbaijan–United States Think Tank Forum, titled “Bridging Visions: Azerbaijan–United States Dialogue for a Strategic Partnership”. Organized by the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), the forum represented a critical milestone in intellectual diplomacy, providing a structured platform to examine the operational and strategic dimensions of the August…
On 18 November 2025, Topchubashov Center’s Deputy Director Murad Muradov participated in the first Azerbaijan-U.S. Think Tank forum, organised by the AIR Center in Baku. On his panel, Murad spoke about the current state of the Azerbaijan-Armenia reconciliation process, analysing the success of the bilateral format, tectonic shifts in the regional geopolitics and expressing thoughts…
On 18 November 2025, Rusif Huseynov, Topchubashov Center Director participated in the EastSec Forum organized by the Budapest-based Hungarian Institute of International Affairs. Dedicated to the geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe and South Caucasus, the event brought together distinguished speakers from several countries. During his panel discussion, Rusif Huseynov examined the current dynamics of the…
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…
