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Why Azerbaijan’s interest in Ecuador matters far beyond two countries [ANALYSIS]

Why Azerbaijan’s interest in Ecuador matters far beyond two countries [ANALYSIS]

The geopolitical and economic geography of the modern world is undergoing a fascinating recalibration, one where the strategic movement of sovereign...

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Why central banks keep buying gold despite falling prices

Why central banks keep buying gold despite falling prices

The global gold market is currently navigating a fascinating paradox that challenges conventional financial logic. For several months, the precious...

05.06.2026 10

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Azerbaijan, UAE forge new energy axis from Caspian to Gulf

Azerbaijan, UAE forge new energy axis from Caspian to Gulf

The global energy architecture is undergoing a profound paradigm shift, driven not only by the imperative of transition but by the equally critical...

04.06.2026 10

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Baku Tbilisi Kars railway expansion positions Middle Corridor as key Eurasian route

Baku Tbilisi Kars railway expansion positions Middle Corridor as key Eurasian route

For decades, discussions surrounding international trade routes were dominated by a single, comfortable assumption: that globalization would always...

03.06.2026 10

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Azerbaijan strengthens Eurasian hub status as trade with China accelerates

Azerbaijan strengthens Eurasian hub status as trade with China accelerates

In a world increasingly defined by fragmented supply chains and shifting geopolitical alignments, connectivity has become one of the most valuable...

02.06.2026 10

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Karabakh’s economic revival moves from reconstruction to manufacturing

Karabakh’s economic revival moves from reconstruction to manufacturing

The economic rebirth of Karabakh is shifting gears from historic reclamation to sustainable industrial vitality. For decades, the global conversation...

01.06.2026 10

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Azerbaijani agricultural miracle: triumph of strategy over geography

When the world turns its gaze toward Azerbaijan, it almost instinctively focuses on the subterranean wealth of the Caspian Sea. The gleaming towers of...

30.05.2026 20

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SOCAR’s Italian takeover marks Azerbaijan’s biggest geopolitical leap into Europe

SOCAR’s Italian takeover marks Azerbaijan’s biggest geopolitical leap into Europe

The geopolitical landscape of global energy is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, and Azerbaijan is positioning itself not just as a...

29.05.2026 10

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Azerbaijan’s new investment push aims to unlock household wealth

In the modern world, one of the most critical conditions for economic development and domestic welfare is the accessibility of financial resources to...

28.05.2026 20

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Baku aims to replace oil rigs with smart farms for post-crude era

For decades, Azerbaijan’s economic narrative has been dominated by the hum of oil rigs and the strategic flow of pipelines. While petroleum has...

26.05.2026 20

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Wind growth offers Azerbaijan new route to energy diversification

The latest electricity statistics from Azerbaijan reveal a development that, while easily missed in headline form, points to a deeper structural shift...

25.05.2026 20

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UN sounds alarm as Hormuz tensions threaten global food security

The Strait of Hormuz is often discussed in the context of global energy, a vital choke point where a flicker of geopolitical tension can instantly...

25.05.2026 20

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New Eurasian partnership emerges as Azerbaijan, Tajikistan deepen economic ties

The economic landscape between the South Caucasus and Central Asia is undergoing a quiet yet profound transformation, anchored by the shifting...

24.05.2026 20

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WTO warns global trade entering its most turbulent era in 80 years

The warning issued by the World Trade Organization regarding the unprecedented crisis in the global trading system serves as a stark wake-up call for...

22.05.2026 20

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Azerbaijan’s trade surplus surges to $6.3 billion, easing currency pressure

The structural shift in Azerbaijan’s foreign trade during the first four months of this year offers more than just encouraging macroeconomic data;...

21.05.2026 20

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Moody’s and Fitch ratings mark major milestone for Azerbaijan’s energy sector

For years, the Southern Gas Corridor was discussed primarily through the lens of engineering and geopolitics. However, these ratings shift the...

20.05.2026 10

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President Aliyev highlights Azerbaijan’s expanding energy footprint across Europe

The tectonic shifts currently reshaping the global geopolitical landscape have fundamentally rewritten the rules of international energy security and...

19.05.2026 20

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Azerbaijan accelerates economic diversification with surge in non-oil exports

The latest trade data from the first four months of 2026 offers a compelling glimpse into the quiet transformation taking place within Azerbaijan’s...

17.05.2026 20

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Russian media targets Azerbaijan as South Caucasus edges towards peace

At a time when the South Caucasus stands on the threshold of a fateful, historic milestone, certain Russian media resources and commissioned channels...

15.05.2026 20

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Azerbaijan boosts domestic investment as private sector confidence grows

As global markets continue to wrestle with geopolitical uncertainty, volatile energy prices and slowing trade flows, Azerbaijan has entered 2026 with...

15.05.2026 20

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Middle Corridor becomes South Caucasus’ peace project as Ankara, Yerevan reopen trade

The unfolding geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus is currently witnessing a transformation that few would have predicted even half a decade...

14.05.2026 20

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Global debt hits $353 trillion as economic risks intensify

The global economy is currently navigating a treacherous path, sustained by a fragile illusion that we can indefinitely borrow from the future to...

11.05.2026 30

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Azerbaijan turns capital into influence across Turkic states

The transformation of Azerbaijan’s economic identity from a traditional energy exporter to a dynamic regional investor is no longer a theoretical...

10.05.2026 30

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Türkiye’s missile leap adds new layer to Eurasian security balance

The emergence of the YILDIRIMHAN missile system marks a definitive turning point in the annals of Turkish history, representing far more than a mere...

09.05.2026 20

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Baku finds new growth engine as non-oil exports expand

We are living in an era where the global political and economic order faces severe trials, supply chains are fractured, and food security has evolved...

08.05.2026 30

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Yerevan’s EU path redraws power dynamics with Moscow

The geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus is undergoing one of its most decisive and turbulent transformations in decades. The European...

07.05.2026 30

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Central Bank’s hawkish strategy shields Azerbaijan’s non-oil economy

The resilience of the Azerbaijani manat has transitioned from a mere policy objective into a definitive statement of macroeconomic sovereignty....

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Ankara-Yerevan bridge deal marks strategic pivot in South Caucasus

The memorandum of understanding signed between Türkiye and Armenia for the joint restoration of the Ani Bridge is not merely a project to revive an...

05.05.2026 20

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Azerbaijan set to hold rates as global oil shock clouds outlook

On May 6, the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) will announce its interest rate decision. It is worth noting that, by a decision of the Central...

05.05.2026 20

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Azerbaijan prioritises export competitiveness over currency gains

The recent monetary intervention by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan stands as one of the most significant financial maneuvers in the country’s modern...

04.05.2026 20

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IMF flags Azerbaijan’s growing financial firepower as oil era peaks

The prospect of Azerbaijan’s strategic currency reserves climbing toward the 94-billion-dollar mark by 2028, as projected by the International...

03.05.2026 20

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Oil prices near $100 trigger global shift back to interest rate hikes

The transition in global monetary policy over the last few months represents one of the most significant pivots in recent economic history. As 2025...

02.05.2026 20

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EBRD expands Azerbaijan exposure as economy diversifies beyond oil

The gradual expansion of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s portfolio in Azerbaijan, reaching nearly nine hundred million euros...

02.05.2026 20

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Azerbaijan, China expand transport quotas in boost to Middle Corridor

The decision by Azerbaijan and China to increase the quota for international road transport permits by fivefold marks a definitive turning point in...

30.04.2026 30

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UAE break with OPEC+ puts Caspian energy routes in focus [ANALYSIS]

The geopolitical landscape of the global energy market has been fundamentally reshaped by the United Arab Emirates’ strategic departure from the...

29.04.2026 30

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SOCAR-Ukrnafta talks highlight new energy axis in Eastern Europe

The meeting between SOCAR and Ukraine’s Ukrnafta captures a moment when energy cooperation is inseparable from geopolitics, reflecting both the...

29.04.2026 30

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Baku-Islamabad AI talks signal shift toward high-tech strategic partnership

The recent announcement that Azerbaijan and Pakistan have entered formal discussions to deepen cooperation in Artificial Intelligence and digital...

27.04.2026 30

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Azerbaijan’s US trade leap signals confidence beyond oil

The remarkable expansion of economic ties between Azerbaijan and the United States in early 2026 marks more than a statistical milestone—it reflects...

26.04.2026 20

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Azerbaijan eyes industrial shift with Ganja Auto Plant’s China deal

Azerbaijan’s industrial story has long been told through the language of energy, such as barrels, pipelines, and export routes. However, beneath...

25.04.2026 30

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ANCA’s Karabakh heritage campaign slides into pre-election propaganda

The Karabakh conflict, a tragedy that for decades stalled regional development, displaced hundreds of thousands, and claimed countless lives, has...

23.04.2026 20

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Ukraine war remains central test of Russia’s power

In recent months, several state-aligned media outlets in Russia have once again turned their attention to the South Caucasus and Central Asia with a...

22.04.2026 30

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Azerbaijan becomes core energy supplier in regional power shift

The recent and profound shifts in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East have created an unprecedented vacuum in regional infrastructure,...

22.04.2026 20

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Türkiye seeks new alliance with Pakistan, Saudi & Egypt as power vacuum grows

As the gears of global diplomacy turn at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, a significant new security architecture is beginning to take shape. Türkiye is...

18.04.2026 30

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How Baku turns Europe’s energy hesitation into strategic influence

The history of European energy security is often told through the lens of grand ambitions and missed opportunities, but nowhere is this more evident...

17.04.2026 30

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Azerbaijan’s ABB targets Central Asia with strategic Uzbekistan move

The strategic pivot of Azerbaijan’s largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan (ABB), toward the Uzbek market marks a...

17.04.2026 30

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Gold market faces volatility as central banks shift strategy

The global gold market is currently navigating a period of unprecedented volatility, standing at a crossroads where central bank strategy,...

17.04.2026 30

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SOFAZ expands global reach with new Asia Investment Platform

Azerbaijan State Oil Fund’s “Galaxy Orientis” investment platform, jointly established with China and Indonesia, is essentially the clearest...

16.04.2026 30

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Crude surge hands Azerbaijan windfall amid Hormuz standoff

The world today finds itself navigating the most treacherous waters since the end of the Second World War. As populist radicalism surges across the...

14.04.2026 30

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Russia and Iran’s declining influence reshapes South Caucasus

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked a turning point not only for Europe’s security order, but also for Russia’s long-term...

12.04.2026 30

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How green hydrogen reshaping Middle East geopolitics in 2026

The announcement of a fourteen-day ceasefire in the Middle East has been largely interpreted through the traditional lens of oil prices and shipping...

10.04.2026 30

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