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Azerbaijan forges path to inclusive growth through non-oil economic expansion

Azerbaijan’s fiscal narrative in 2025 is increasingly defined not by the familiar rhythm of oil and gas revenues, but by the steady expansion of...

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Qabil Ashirov

Azerbaijan’s 2026 outlook: Can diversification offset global headwinds [ANALYSIS]

As forecasts pour in from global institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the European Bank for...

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Akbar Novruz

Azerbaijan unveils AI platform in bid to become Caucasus innovation hub

It is no secret that digitalization has become an inseparable part of modern life. We are entering an era in which digital power and technological...

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Nazrin Abdul

EU caught between diplomacy and defence as Russia tests influence from Kyiv to CIS [ANALYSIS]

Steve Witkoff’s recent visit to Moscow has exposed a critical shift in the diplomatic landscape surrounding the Russia–Ukraine war. While fighting...

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Elnur Enveroglu

Banks seen stable as Fitch flags resilient capital buffers [ANALYIS]

According to Fitch Solutions, Azerbaijan’s GDP is expected to grow by 2.6% in 2025 and 2.4% in 2026, reflecting a slowdown due to lower oil...

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Nazrin Abdul

Baku’s strategic patience ends Minsk Group era, rewrites regional power dynamics

For nearly three decades, the world watched as negotiations over Garabagh dragged on, producing endless reports, summit meetings, and diplomatic...

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Akbar Novruz

Azerbaijan expands non-oil export footprint after years of Dutch disease pressures

Azerbaijan has experienced the Dutch Disease for a long time, same as many hydrocarbon-exporting countries across the world. Oil and gas exports...

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Qabil Ashirov

Baku eyes new growth channels as oil market volatility rises [OPINION]

OPEC , which collectively produces about half of the world’s oil, has adopted a cautious posture. Member states have kept in place roughly 3.24...

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Nazrin Abdul

China talks signal pivot toward digital currency and fintech integration

Azerbaijan’s central bank has taken a notable step in expanding its international financial partnerships, with the Bank's Governor leading a...

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Qabil Ashirov

bp’s Shafaq Solar Project becomes cornerstone of green export ambitions to Europe

One of the most significant aspects of Azerbaijan’s renewable energy strategy is its potential to supply Europe with green electricity. With modern...

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Qabil Ashirov

Azerbaijani gas at heart of Southeast Europe’s energy stability

Since entering commercial operation in October 2022, the Greece–Bulgaria Interconnector (IGB) has become one of the most strategically important...

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Elnur Enveroglu

Offshore wind opens new chapter in Azerbaijan’s energy transition strategy

If fully realized, the 600 MW offshore wind farm could deliver clean electricity sufficient for hundreds of thousands of households, reduce...

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Akbar Novruz

Baku positions itself as regional digital hub through WTDC-25

Baku’s role as the host of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) this year underscores its growing status not only as a...

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Nazrin Abdul

Russian ambitions after Ukraine put post-Soviet space on alert

Recent years have shown that the geopolitical order in the former Soviet space is rapidly shifting. States in the South Caucasus and Central Asia...

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Akbar Novruz

Confused narratives from Tehran reveal its strategic anxiety [OPINION]

Suppose there is one thing that has become predictable about certain Iranian commentators: their ability to transform even the simplest...

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Qabil Ashirov

Armenia’s strategic pivot: Why Yerevan quietly embracing TRIPP Corridor [ANALYSIS]

For years, the idea of an East–West transport artery running through the currently southern Armenian province of Syunik, known in Azerbaijan as the...

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Elnur Enveroglu