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For decades, negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan followed a multilateral framework. Considering that there was not huge success in such framework it proved to be problematic due to several factors: 1. the fragmented interests of external mediators, 2. the lack of direct accountability between Armenia and Azerbaijan themselves. Mediators were approaching the peace process through…
On 25-26 September 2025, Topchubashov Center’s researchers Murad Muradov, Simona Scotti and Mahammad Mammadov took part in the 1st Azerbaijan-UK Policy Dialogue at the ADA University in Baku. Within the Dialogue sessions, Murad Muradov delivered a speech on the strategic aspects of the Azerbaijani-British relations at the panel titled “Regional Security, cooperation and foreign policy…
On 23-28 September 2025, Topchubashov Center research fellow Gulkhanim Mammadova visited Serbia for a study trip. Throughout the trip organised by the UK-based Conciliation Resources, the delegation Gulkhanim Mammadov is part of had the opportunity to learn about the diverse approaches and strategies that local communities, civil society organizations, and international actors are implementing to…
On 23 September 2025, Topchubashov Center Deputy Director Murad Muradov as part of his visit to Yerevan also attended, along with around 30 local experts, the meeting organised by LINKS Europe Foundation to present the ongoing work on five thematic reports regarding practical aspects of peace-building and reconciliation. At the event, he spoke about his…
The 44-day war showed that Azerbaijan’s statehood was asserted not only on the battlefield but also in the realm of information. In today’s world, a nation’s resilience is measured not just by its weapons and army but also by its ability to defend its information space. While soldiers protected the land in the trenches, pens,…
On September 12, Poland closed its border with Belarus in response to Russia and Belarus’ Zapad 2025 military exercises. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the drills were designed in part to rehearse a strike on the Suwałki Gap, the narrow stretch of territory connecting Poland with Lithuania and lying between Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave….
Executive Summary: China Railway Container Transport Corp. Ltd, on August 7, joined the Middle Corridor Multimodal Ltd, a joint railway venture between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia, to facilitate the development of the Middle Corridor. Progress on the Zangezur Corridor, rebranded as Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), and progress on Türkiye’s Kars–Iğdır railway…
The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Austria organized a roundtable discussion on the “Peace and Stability in the South Caucasus following the historic Washington Agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan” in Vienna. Held on the eve of Remembrance Day of Azerbaijan – September 27, the event was moderated by political analyst Harvey Dzodin. The other speakers include…
The Washington Declaration of August 2025 marks a turning point for the South Caucasus, unlocking unprecedented economic opportunities through peace, open borders, and the TRIPP corridor. Enhanced trade, investment, and energy cooperation promise regional integration, job creation, and sustainable growth, positioning Azerbaijan and Armenia as key hubs in global value chains. The historic Washington Declaration…
The activities of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), which plays a leading role in promoting innovation, transparency, and data-driven decision-making in public administration in Azerbaijan, have gained significant international attention. As part of the prestigious “Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2025”, organized by the UK-based international media outlet Acquisition International, CAERC was…
