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Doha, the capital of Qatar, is set to host an international conference titled “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Opportunities, Risks, and Visions for a Better Future” on May 27–28, 2025. The event is jointly organized by several key institutions, including the Social Research Center’s partner—the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar—as well as Qatar’s National…
Executive Summary: On May 7, Azerbaijan announced that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev would not attend Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Azerbaijani media attributed the visit cancellation to a series of negative developments in Russia-Azerbaijan relations since an Azerbaijani airplane crash in December…
The Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) at ADA University is pleased to announce the publication of the Spring 2025 edition of Baku Dialogues, its flagship English-language quarterly policy journal. This latest issue brings together analytical contributions from leading local and international experts who explore some of the most pressing political, economic, and geopolitical challenges…
The summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), scheduled for May 21, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary, marks a significant milestone in strengthening cooperation within the organization and redefining the strategic vision of the Turkic world. For Azerbaijan, this event is more than just a diplomatic gathering — it underscores the country’s leadership role in…
On May 19, 2025, the Social Research Center held a scientific and practical conference focused on the evolving challenges and emerging expectations in the development of Baku’s housing stock. The event brought together representatives from various government agencies, regulatory bodies, expert communities, and academic institutions. The central aim of the conference was to strengthen institutional…
On May 7, 2025, Italy and Türkiye convened their fourth intergovernmental summit, marking yet another step in their long-standing bilateral relations. First launched in 2008, these summits, which have been held irregularly until recently, have gained renewed urgency in today’s changing geopolitical environment. The summit’s discussions covered a wide range of topics, including the conflicts…
The sixth summit of the European Political Community marks a pivotal moment in the evolving political landscape of the continent. Leaders from participating nations are convening to address shared interests and the pressing challenges facing the region. Hosting this high-level forum in Tirana highlights the growing strategic importance of the Western Balkans in the broader…
Topchubashov Center Deputy Director Murad Muradov attended the South Caucasus regional dialogue meeting in Helsinki, Finland on 13-14 May 2025. The meeting addressed the post-war reconciliation efforts and geopolitical transformations in the region.
On 14 May 2025, Topchubashov Center`s director Rusif Huseynov and Research Fellow Simona Scotti paid a visit to the Colombian Embassy in Baku. During their meeting with Andrés Felipe Giraldo López, Head of Consular Functions, they discussed the cooperation opportunities in humanitarian and social spheres.
Over the past five years, the ratio of debt burden to disposable income of Azerbaijan’s population has increased from 11.5% to 18%, Azerbaijani MP Vugar Bayramov said at a plenary session of parliamen. He noted that more than 3 million citizens have consumer loans, and there is an average of $8,117 of debt per one economically active…
