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Head of Department of the CAERC was awarded the international CCInO certificate

Isa Gasimov, the head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal, operated by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), has been awarded the “Certified Chief Innovation Officer (CCInO)” certificate. He received this certificate on the basis of the “Certification of Innovation Ecosystem Players as Individuals and Companies” project implemented by “Code Academy” with the…

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Can Pezeshkian’s poetry diplomacy thaw Azerbaijan-Iran tensions?

The echoes of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s historic visit to Baku in April still resonate across the Araz River. Among the many aspects of this visit, what caught the attention of political analysts and region observers alike was Pezeshkian’s unexpected yet symbolic use of “poetry diplomacy.” His recitation of verses from Mahammadhossein Shahriyar’s iconic poem…

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Pakistan’s engagement in Central Asia: foreign policy priorities, challenges, and strategic outlook

Pakistan’s foreign policy continues to evolve in response to shifting regional dynamics, global realignments, and domestic imperatives. A critical dimension of Islamabad’s external engagement is its growing focus on the Central Asian Republics (CARs)—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—whose geopolitical, economic, and strategic relevance has increased markedly since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Pakistan…

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Informal Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States: Strengthening Economic and Energy Cooperation

The informal Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held in Hungary’s capital Budapest went down in history as the first summit held in an observer state in the organization’s history. This meeting also highlighted Hungary’s role in strengthening economic and political relations with the Turkic states. Vusala Jafarova,…

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Vusal Gasimli spoke at the 6th general meeting of the TUIB

Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, Doctor of Economics, Professor Vusal Gasimli delivered an opening speech at the 6th traditional meeting of the “Public Union of Turkish-Azerbaijani Businessmen and Industrialists” (TUIB). Main theses of the speech: The Organization of Turkic States covers 2.8 percent of the world’s population and…

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Head of Department of the CAERC delivered a presentation at International Research Conference in Islamabad

Vusala Jafarova, Head of the Turkic World Research Center operating under the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), participated in the “5th Annual Research Conference” held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The conference was dedicated to the theme “CAREC Connectivity: Promoting Trade and Trade Facilitation.” During the event, Vusala Jafarova delivered…

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Russia Aims to Strengthen Armenia Ties Amid Stagnating Relations with Azerbaijan

On May 20–21, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Yerevan marked a significant moment in the evolving dynamics of Armenia–Russia relations, signaling Moscow’s intent to stabilize and reinforce ties with its long-standing ally in the South Caucasus. Set against the backdrop of deteriorating Russia–Azerbaijan relations following the tragic crash of an Azerbaijani airliner…

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Rusif Huseynov delivers presentation at MCC, Budapest

On 27 May 2025, Topchubashov Center`s Director Rusif Huseynov joined “Energy Forum 2025: Shaping a Secure and Sustainable Energetic Future in Central and South-East Europe,” a conference organised by Gnosis Institute, OCECCD and the Climate Policy Institute. Held in Budapest Center of Matthias Corvinus Collegium, the event brought together representatives of governments and state agencies,…

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