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Towards A New Chapter In The Relationship Between Azerbaijan And The European Union – OpEd

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On April 25th, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, paid a visit to Baku. During her diplomatic engagement, Ms. Kallas conducted bilateral meetings with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and subsequently engaged in discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. The deliberations encompassed the extant state of…

Power of Global Solidarity

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The awareness of solidarity stands as one of the most crucial elements that unite nations and strengthen states. At its core lie the ideals of unity and cohesion. Today, more than ever, the world is in dire need of solidarity. Wherever it is absent, conflicts, divisions, and the pursuit of personal ambitions prevail. Personal ambitions,…

Kazakhstan’s evolving military strategy: peacekeeping and autonomy as pillars of a middle power

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Introduction Since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakhstan’s military posture has been defined by strategic dependency on Russia, especially in high politics involving security and defense. While Astana has exercised greater autonomy in economic and diplomatic domains, its military reliance on Moscow remained largely uncontested. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine in…

The Global South and the New Information Architecture of the World

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Against the backdrop of unprecedented geopolitical and economic transformations, the world is entering an era where the Global South is beginning to play a key role – as a bearer of alternative development models, values of mutual respect, and multipolar cooperation. However, the influence of the countries of the Global South in the international information…

Azerbaijan and China forge a deeper Eurasian axis

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In the grand theater of Eurasian geopolitics, where tectonic plates of influence constantly shift, the image of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev standing side-by-side in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on April 23, 2025, holds particular resonance. Their signing of the “Joint Statement on the Establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic…

Rusif Huseynov delivers speech at AIR Center roundtable

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On April 24, 2025, Topchubashov Center`s Director Rusif Huseynov delivered a speech at the roundtable discussion “Azerbaijan and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO): Opportunities and Prospects” organized at the Center for the Analysis of International Relations. Rusif Huseynov’s speech mainly focused on Azerbaijan’s post-Karabakh foreign policy priorities, the expansion of its relations with Central Asia,…

Azerbaijan-China Relations: Formation and Perspectives

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Almost 34 years have passed since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and China. The recognition of Azerbaijan’s independence by the People’s Republic of China in December 1991 and the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations in April 1992 marked a new phase in Azerbaijan-China relations. In 1992, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of…

IDD’ s Baku Dialogues Winter 2024–2025 Edition: A Continued Resource for Policy Reflection

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The Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) at ADA University offers perspectives on diplomacy, regional affairs, and global strategy. through its quarterly policy journal, the Baku Dialogues. The latest, Winter 2024–2025 edition of Baku Dialogues, brings together timely commentary on COP29, the evolving nature of diplomatic training, and Azerbaijan’s foreign policy thinking alongside contributions from…

Social entrepreneurship is an important tool for economic sustainability

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The 2024 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) places special emphasis on social entrepreneurship. This form of entrepreneurship is recognized as a model that offers innovative solutions to society’s most pressing challenges while promoting sustainability through market-based mechanisms. Commenting on the report, Isa Qasimov, Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal at the Center for…

The Port of Baku Facilitates Trans-Eurasian Commerce (Part One)

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In December 2024, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev authorized a $12 million investment into the Port of Baku to initiate the second phase of its expansion. This phase aims to increase the port’s annual cargo capacity from 15 million to 25 million tons (Interfax, December 25, 2024). The region’s ongoing geopolitical instability, largely due to Russia’s…