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President Ilham Aliyev Attended the International Forum “Facing the New World Order”

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, attended the 7th annual International Forum titled “Facing the New World Order,” jointly organized by ADA University and the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center). President Ilham Aliyev was welcomed by Rector of ADA University, Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev. In his opening remarks, Ambassador Pashayev underlined…

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Azerbaijan got mixed signals from the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit

The EU and five Central Asian countries held their inaugural high-level summit on April 4 in Samarkand, marking a watershed moment in Brussels’ engagement with the region amid shifting power dynamics in wider Eurasia. In addition to its contribution to deepening political ties between the EU and Central Asia, the meeting produced concrete deliverables on…

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7th ADA Political Forum, “Facing the New World Order” Hosted in Khankendi city, Azerbaijan

On April 8, the 7th ADA Policy Forum on the topic “Facing the New World Order” took place at Karabakh University in Khankendi city of Azerbaijan, jointly organized by ADA University and the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center). 80 international experts representing global think tanks from 44 countries participated in the Forum….

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Hungarian researcher visits Topchubashov Center

On 7 April 2025, Sandor Seremet, a Researcher at Budapest-based Eurasia Center, visited Topchubashov Center and were hosted by Deputy Director Murad Muradov and Research Fellow Mahammad Mammadov. The sides discussed the latest geopolitical developments in the South Caucasus. Moreover, partnership perspectives between the Eurasia Center and the Topchubashov Center were also brainstormed.

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Peace without women? The missing voices in the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process

Introduction We are witnessing global ‘culture wars’ between conservative and progressive-minded individuals across the globe. The recent political developments in the United States, a global leader in promoting universal human rights, and the European Union countries have significantly altered the global political and cultural landscape. The rise of conservative-minded individuals globally has caused an alarm…

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Azerbaijan Seeks Trilateral Partnership with Israel and U.S.

As global political tensions intensify, the previously blurred lines of state alignments are becoming clearer. In the South Caucasus and the broader Middle East, this is observed in the emergence of new alliances and the strengthening of existing ones, with far-reaching implications for regional stability and international relations. While Georgia remains in geopolitical limbo due…

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Lithuanian ambassador visits Topchubashov Center

On 3 April 2025, Lithuania`s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Kęstutis Vaškelevičius visited Topchubashov Center and was hosted by Center`s director Rusif Huseynov and research intern Alibakhish Rashidzade. The main topic was of the discussion was the developments in South Caucasus. The parties also underscored the importance of developing the relations between the Azerbaijani and Lithuanian think…

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Germany eyes deepening bilateral ties with Azerbaijan

The ongoing geopolitical turmoil in Europe has reshaped traditional security dynamics in the region. Following the Trump administration’s economic and security policies toward the European Union (EU), EU member states have had to rethink their global strategies and regional engagements, writes Shahmar Hajiyev, head of department at the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center)….

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Growing Footprint of the Turkish Capital in China

Economic relations between Türkiye and China have expanded considerably over the past three decades, evolving beyond trade to encompass mutual investment. While Chinese investments in Türkiye have typically drawn more attention, Turkish capital flowing into China has also steadily increased. Although Turkish investments remain less diversified and extensive than their Chinese counterparts, several Turkish companies…

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