The Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) at ADA University\u00a0is pleased to announce the publication of the Summer 2025 edition of Baku Dialogues, its flagship English-language quarterly policy journal.<\/p>\n
This edition features analytical articles that reflect ongoing discussions on regional politics, multilateral diplomacy, and global challenges.<\/p>\n
The main interview of this issue is conducted with Mr. Yalchin Rafiyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The interview titled \u201cAzerbaijan\u2019s Multilateralist Posture\u201d<\/em> explores how Azerbaijan navigates its multilateral diplomacy, outlining its key priorities and approaches within various international institutions.<\/p>\n The issue also highlights Azerbaijan\u2019s growing role in the green energy agenda. The article explores regional integration efforts through the Caspian\u2013Black Sea Energy Corridor and the country\u2019s contributions to energy security.<\/p>\n The article titled \u201cThe D-8 and Azerbaijan: The \u201cIslamic Eight\u201d and the Ongoing Shift in the Global Balance of Power\u201d<\/em> examines Azerbaijan\u2019s position within this platform and the prospects for expanded cooperation.<\/p>\n In addition, the issue presents discussions on the opportunities arising from Azerbaijan\u2019s membership in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), a regional initiative promoting security and cooperation in Central and South Asia, as well as ways to optimize the country\u2019s chairmanship of the platform.<\/p>\n Another key title, \u201cShifting Geopolitics,\u201d<\/em> offers insights into the transformations in global power dynamics and the evolving roles of major international actors. Here, the first article examines the current state and future possibilities of the European Union by assessing its potential pathways for transformation. The next article, titled \u201cWhy the U.S. Should Embrace Israel-Azerbaijan Alignment\u201d<\/em> highlights how the bilateral partnership between Azerbaijan and Israel reflects broader trends in global politics, while also emphasizing its potential to expand and benefit the United States.<\/p>\n