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On July 10, a meeting took place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), between the negotiating teams of Azerbaijan and Armenia, led by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. According to a statement made prior to the meeting, the representatives of both countries met to discuss…
Executive Summary: The July 10 summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi marks a significant step in the ongoing peace process between the two countries. The summit reflects a broader shift in the South Caucasus, as Armenia and Azerbaijan strive for strategic autonomy rather than dependence on foreign powers such as the European Union…
The Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) has been honored with prestigious awards in two distinct categories under the “Technology” nomination at the “International Business Magazine Awards 2025,” organized by the renowned international media outlet International Business Magazine based in the United Arab Emirates. The awards presented to the Center are as…
On 15 July 2025, Topchubashov Center`s director Rusif Huseynov partook in a roundtable themed “Security Challenges and Future Opportunities in the Black Sea Region” and organized by the Centre of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Centre) and Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Azerbaijan. As one of the speakers of the event, he spoke…
In a world where the post–World War II security architecture is unraveling and global crises are intensifying, the meeting in Abu Dhabi may signify more than the end of centuries-old enmity between Armenians and Azerbaijanis—it could also emerge as a powerful contribution to international peace. While the full details of the meeting have yet to…
Following the ceasefire that ended the twelve-day Iran-Israel war, tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program are approaching a pivotal juncture: the imminent expiration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015. Many of the mechanisms embedded in the resolution, including the critical snapback mechanism, will cease to apply after 18 October 2025, unless…
The cornerstone of modern Azerbaijani statehood is the Constitution adopted in 1995. This document, ratified by the will of the people, serves as the legal foundation safeguarding the country’s sovereignty. It establishes the framework for both domestic and foreign policy while also protecting the rights and freedoms of its citizens. When Azerbaijan first declared its…
Introduction As the G7 recalibrates its global priorities around economic resilience and geopolitical control, a new architecture of fragmentation is emerging, which is one that sidelines multilateral institutions. This piece examines how recent shifts in trade, security, and climate diplomacy reflect not a failure of global coordination, but a deliberate strategy of selective engagement. Drawing…
In January 2018, China released its first white paper on the Arctic, titled “China’s Arctic Policy”. Sections in this document mention that “China is an important stakeholder in Arctic affairs. Geographically, China is a “Near-Arctic State,” one of the continental states that are closest to the Arctic Circle.” This articulation of its status faced criticism, particularly…
The results of the UN’s 2025 “Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation” have been announced. The survey, based on foreign trade reforms carried out in the Asia-Pacific region between 2023 and 2025, shows that Azerbaijan has achieved a high result, with a score of 92.5%, ranking among the top ten in the region…
