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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AIR Center Chairman: “Azerbaijan has always advocated for the principles of international law”

“The rules-based world order is at stake because of the selective application of international law and the wide spread double standards.” The Chairman of the Board, Farid Shafiyev, said during his address at the panel titled “The West and Global Security: Two Blocs, Really?” within the 16th edition of the MEDays Forum, in Tangiers, Morocco….

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AIR Center Chairman Farid Shafiyev: Establishment of new climate finance mechanisms in COP29 is a significant achievement

“The establishment of new climate finance mechanisms and the operationalization of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, launching the Loss and Damage Fund in COP29, are significant achievements.” Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center) said at the 16th Edition of the MEDays Forum in Tangiers, Morocco. Addressing…

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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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MoU signed between Topchubashov Center and Korean University

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was completed in mid-November between Topchubashov Center and Center for International Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Korea). Signed by Directors Rusif Huseynov and Dr. Jun Young Kand respectively, the document considers academic exchange, joint research projects and events, as well as other activites between the signatories. The relationship…

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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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