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ECO and Georgia are caught between a neutral stance and strategic interests

The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) took place in Khankendi on 4 July. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, met the heads of state and government and the heads of the delegations participating in the summit. President Aliyev welcomed the summit participants to Karabakh, noting the special symbolism of…

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Vusal Gasimli presents at the University of Oxford on AI in Public Program Management

Dr. Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) and Professor of Economics, Delivered a Keynote Presentation at the “Human‑Algorithm Interaction Workshop” Held at the University of Oxford Professor Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), participated as a speaker…

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Visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the activitisation of pro-Russian forces in Armenia (late spring 2025)

I. Agenda of Russian-Armenian Relations On May 20, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Yerevan on a two-day working visit. On May 21, 2025, he held meetings with senior Armenian officials. In the morning, the Russian diplomat met with Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, and in the afternoon – with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan…

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The 19th Baku Summer Energy School (BSES) successfully concluded

The 19th Baku Summer Energy School (BSES), organized by the Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) of ADA University in partnership with ADA University Foundation, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), bp, and KOLIN successfully concluded after two weeks of intensive academic engagement, field visits, and high-level dialogue on global energy…

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CAERC receives top award for “Most Innovative Monitoring and Evaluation Initiative” in Britain

The Center for Analysis and Communication of Economic Reforms (CAERC) has been honored with the highest award in the “Government Services” category at the prestigious “Global Business Outlook Awards 2025,” organized by the UK-based Global Business Outlook publication. The Center received this prominent recognition for the initiative titled “Most Innovative Monitoring and Evaluation Initiative –…

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Murad Muradov visits London

On 19-20 June 2025, Topchubashov Center`s Deputy Director Murad Muradov visited the United Kingdom to participate in the traditional Alumni Forum of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He took part in the exchange of views with representatives of dozens of countries within the Forum and also held discussions with experts from…

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Azerbaijan strengthens energy diplomacy and green transition at Baku Energy Week 2025

Azerbaijan continues to implement an effective energy strategy and diplomacy, focusing on increasing the production of energy resources, expanding the use of renewables, and broadening its export geography. From June 3–5, 2025, the country hosted Baku Energy Week 2025, an integrated platform that brought together the 31st International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition, the 14th…

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Opening Ceremony of the 19th Baku Summer Energy School Held at ADA University

On June 23, the opening ceremony of the 19th Baku Summer Energy School (BSES) was held at ADA University, organized by the Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD). The event is organized in partnership with the ADA University Foundation, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), bp, and KOLIN. This two-week intensive…

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Global Influence of Think Tanks

In recent decades, think tanks have gained significant weight in shaping government policy, national security strategies, economic planning, and diplomacy. Once confined to academic circles, these institutions have evolved into invisible but influential pillars of national decision-making systems. Far from being mere idea generators, today’s think tanks function as laboratories for geopolitical forecasting and form…

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