Public-political situation in Georgia ahead of the presidential election

The Georgian government’s decision not to raise the issue of EU membership until 2028 has sparked widespread discussions and protests. The government rejected all European Union budget grants because Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that the start of membership talks had been used as a means of intimidating the nation. The Prime Minister added that the nation…

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Opinion: Is Trump’s Re-Election Good News for Azerbaijan-U.S. relations?

On 5 December, the Azerbaijani Press Agency (APA) in reference to “diplomatic sources” reported that Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister rejected a United States-initiated meeting with his Armenian counterpart on the sidelines of the 31st meeting of the OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers in Malta. According to the agency, the reason behind Azerbaijan’s refusal was related to…

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Social Research Center Members Hold Meeting with Researchers from Kazakhstan

A meeting was held at the Social Research Center (SRC) with Nurlan Baigabylov from the Department of Sociology at L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and sociologist Assem Kusmanova from the Astana IT University. During their visit to Azerbaijan, the guests expressed interest in studying the activities of research centers in the country and emphasized…

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From displacement to repatriation: is there a right of return?

This research examines the legal status of the right of return for forcibly displaced persons under international law, arguing that it has become a norm of customary international law (CIL). Through analysis of treaties, declarations, resolutions, and case law, the research explores the legal foundations and challenges of enforcing this right, emphasizing its critical role…

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The Social Research Center: COP29 reaffirms Azerbaijan’s status as a global green energy hub

Hosting the COP29 international event in our country this year has been one of the most significant occurrences of the year, highlighting its strategic importance for our nation. As an active participant, the Social Research Center (SRC) utilized its think-tank capabilities during the event to establish methods for effective collaboration and took part in various…

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Opinion: COP29 host Azerbaijan faces unfair accusations

“As the host country of COP29, we have become the target of a coordinated, well-orchestrated campaign of slander and blackmail”, said President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan during his inauguration speech at the climate conference on 12 November. This conference was the largest international event ever organised in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus. Bringing together 80…

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Baku COP29 Successfully Achieves Its Primary Goals – OpEd

The COP29 event held in  Baku will undoubtedly go down in history as a platform where global agreements to address ecological challenges were successfully reached. We have ample grounds to support this conclusion, which will be elaborated on shortly. Furthermore, the high level of organization, positive feedback from participants, and tangible outcomes make this event highly significant…

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