Japan’s renewed interest in the Middle Corridor: Has it faded?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions across the globe highlight the need for alternative trade routes less reliant on transit through Russia. The Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, which connects China with the EU, passing through Central Asia and the South Caucasus, has gained renewed focus as…

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Narratives of Recent Years: How History Changes?

The formation of history is also its transformation. Strong individuals become symbols of strong societies, and these societies, in turn, create exemplary models for governance. In this way, history changes, forms, and renews, creating new realities that lay the base for the future, turning the history of today into solid foundations. In this context, the…

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2024 in review: Armenia-Azerbaijan normalisation process

In 2024, Armenia and Azerbaijan have made substantial progress toward resolving their decades-long conflict, even as critical hurdles remain unresolved. Negotiations are currently divided into three main tracks: the peace agreement, border demarcation and connectivity. Each track has seen varying levels of success. Peace agreement  The first track focuses on peace agreement negotiations, which have been…

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Abkhazia’s political turmoil amidst deepening energy crisis

Abkhazia is facing a severe recession. Recent protests over October’s investment deal and the scandal of President Bzhaniya’s Russian estates coincided with a deepening energy crisis. These events are profoundly linked, showing once again Moscow’s leverage in the region. On October 30, Abkhazia and Russia’s Economic Ministers, Kristina Ozgan and Maxim Reshetnikov, signed a controversial…

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Summary of Socio-Economic Analysis Department’s Activities for 2024

The Socio-Economic Analysis Department performed its duties in 2024 in accordance with the national objectives detailed in the “Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development” document, along with the obligations stemming from the UN’s “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” and the priorities established in the Charter of the Social Research Center (SRC)….

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Summary of Media and Communication Department’s Activities for 2024

In 2024, the Media and Communication Department of the Social Research Center (SRC) actively fulfilled the tasks set out in the Center’s Charter. The department’s activities included media coverage of surveys, events and publications, promotion of content on social networks, management of the SRC website and social media accounts, preparation of both public and confidential…

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Summary of Internal Policy Analysis Department’s Activities for 2024

In 2024, the Department of Internal Policy Analysis conducted studies on the most pressing issues of the domestic socio-political agenda, in accordance with the organization’s Charter. As part of its activities, the department prepared both public and closed reports, briefs, analytical materials, and recommendations. In 2024, the department achieved the following results: Section I: Two books…

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Summary of the Public Opinion Research Department’s Activities for 2024

In 2024, the department achieved the following results: Section I: One book and 12 articles were published (including two abroad). Section II: 15 analytical reports and documents, 11 overview documents, 17 briefings, and 17 analytical documents based on surveys were prepared, along with the completion of 11 monitoring assessments. Section III: 65 interviews for the media, official statements,…

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