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AIR Center Chairman Farid Shafiyev addressed the CGTN panel discussion on Asian and global security, held on the occasion of the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)

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“We must strengthen the United Nations (UN) and the international system to ensure comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable global security. These efforts should be complemented through regional platforms such as the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and contribute to addressing challenges that require closer cooperation.” UN Permanent Representative Board Chairman Farid…

Conference held in Paris by IRIS (French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs) in partnership with the Embassy of Azerbaijan in France

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On October 14, Leading Advisor of the AIR Center Sultan Zahidov participated in a conference held in Paris by IRIS (French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs) in partnership with the Embassy of Azerbaijan in France. In his remarks, he addressed the changing geopolitical landscape in the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan’s growing regional role, its multivector…

National Survey Project among the IDPs within the “Great Return” Program

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The Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) at ADA University, in partnership with the State Committee for Affairs of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has launched the National Survey Project among the IDPs within the “Great Return” Program. The project aims to generate comprehensive evidence on the social, demographic, health,…

The U.S.-Iran MoU: A Shaky Road to a Final Deal

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On June 15, the United States and Iran electronically signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war in the Persian Gulf and open the door to further negotiations toward a comprehensive peace agreement. The two sides are set to formally sign the deal in Switzerland on June 19. After 40 days of military clashes,…

Rusif Huseynov met with NATO Deputy Secretary General

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On 14 January 2025, Topchubashov Center Director Rusif Huseynov met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska during her visit to Azerbaijan, which also included a meeting with Azerbaijani experts. The meeting was attended by Alexander Vinnikov, Head of the NATO Liaison Office in Tbilisi, and focused on regional developments in the South Caucasus, including…

Ambassador of the Netherlands visits Topchubashov Center

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On 19 January 2025, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Marianne de Jong, together with Senior Policy Officer Shahla Balakishiyeva, paid a visit to the Topchubashov Center and were hosted by the Center`s Director Rusif Huseynov and Deputy Director Murad Muradov. The parties exchanged views on regional developments,…

Rusif Huseynov participates in Peace Bridge Initiative meeting with Azerbaijani NGOs

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On 13 January 2025, Topchubashov Center Director Rusif Huseynov participated in the meeting of the Peace Bridge Initiative, a direct communication platform bringing together representatives of Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society. The meeting was attended by members of the initiative and representatives of Azerbaijani non-governmental organizations (NGOs), who discussed the activities of the Peace Bridge…

Politicon Writing Competition winners awarded

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On 22 December 2025, Topchubashov Center hosted a meeting with the winners of the Politicon Writing Competition. Within the framework of the competition, a large number of articles were submitted to Politicon. Among these submissions, articles that stood out for their quality and content were published on the website, and four of them were selected as…

Topchubashov Center co-hosts international conference in Hungary

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On 12 December 2025, Topchubashov Center, in partnership with the John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics (JLI) at Ludovika University of Public Service (NKE), co-hosted an international conference entitled “Conflict and Coexistence in the Near East: Contemporary Dynamics.” The event was held at the John Lukacs Lounge of the Ludovika Side Building in Budapest….

Mahammad Mehdiyev speaks at the ASIAC Conference

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On 17 December 2025, Topchubashov Center’s Research Fellow Mahammad Mehdiyev delivered a presentation at the ASIAC Conference held in Venice. He presented his research titled “Cartographic Controversies: Google Maps and the Geopolitics of Place Names in Conflict Zones,” in which he examined how digital mapping platforms represent disputed borders and place names, and how these…