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The foreign policies of the architects of the ‘rules-based’ world order, primarily the United States and leading EU member states like France, have for decades been associated with the practice of ‘intervention.’ This includes both direct military interventions and the use of soft power. Today, however, countries are increasingly vocal in their unwillingness to allow…
On February 17, 2025, an online meeting was held with the staff of the Social Research Center at the initiative of Elsevier Digital Commons, a globally recognized leader in academic research, scientific analytics, and information. The meeting brought together Yasemin Solay, Elsevier Digital Commons Regional Partnership Manager, and Hossam Ashour, Research Consultant at Elsevier, along with Professor Tahira Allahyarova, a member…
Prof. Tom Sauer from the University of Antwerp, the next speaker of our “Global Perspectives Lecture Series” discussed how emerging technologies and advanced weapons are reshaping nuclear arsenals and global security. Prof. Sauer said that emerging technologies are not just changing the way we think about nuclear weapons; they are redefining the future of global…
The policy decisions made by the new President of the United States, Donald Trump, have triggered tectonic shifts in the international political order. The post-World War II, U.S.-led system is unraveling before our eyes, and paradoxically, this process has been accelerated by the United States itself. The new Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, described the…
Today, on 6 February, Hungary’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Tamás Torma attended Topchubashov Center and was hosted by Rusif Huseynov, the organization`s director. They discussed Azerbaijan-Hungary bilateral relations, regional developments and cooperation opportunities between the Embassy and Topchubashov Center.
Operating under the motto ‘Your Opinion is Our Work!’ the Social Research Center (SRC) has actively contributed to shaping and implementing policies related to social research, analysis, forecasting, and public opinion studies in Azerbaijan over the past six years (2019–2024). The Center has systematically analyzed the dynamics of various socio-political relationships reflecting national interests, identified…
Azerbaijan’s focus on improving transportation infrastructure has been central to its role in enhancing regional connectivity, especially in the broader context of linking Europe and Asia. As part of the effort to revive the historic Silk Road, significant progress has been made in expanding trade and transportation networks—particularly rail and maritime routes that facilitate intercontinental…
On February 5, 2025, the AIR Center hosted a presentation of the book titled “Armenian nationalist irredentism and the Karabakh wars.” In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Board of the AIR Center Farid Shafiyev emphasized that certain narratives promoted by Armenia and the Armenian diaspora—such as the claim that the events leading to the…
In today’s world, the concept of research has evolved to encompass a broad and multifaceted range of meanings. Research and public opinion surveys are not only essential for analyzing current trends across various domains but also play a crucial role in forecasting and shaping future-oriented outcomes. Advancements in artificial intelligence have significantly enhanced the efficiency…
Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, recently proposed extending the mandate of the EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA) for an additional two years as its current term nears its end this February. For the EU, the mission has played a pivotal role in monitoring the security situation…
