As conversations on colonialism gain new urgency in global political discourse, Baku has emerged as a platform for confronting the unfinished business of decolonisation. The city is hosting a major international conference—“Imperial Structure: Colonial Ideologies and Realities”—gathering global experts, UN representatives, and decolonial scholars from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. The event is organised by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), an organisation committed to supporting the full elimination of colonial practices and advocating for the rights of peoples still under foreign domination.

The conference marks another milestone in Azerbaijan’s growing role in the global anti-colonial movement. In recent years, BIG has spearheaded discussions on the lasting impact of colonialism, holding over a dozen international events since its inception. This latest gathering focuses on how colonial ideologies have shaped not only past injustices but also the ongoing systems of economic dependence, cultural suppression, and political inequality that persist today.

Abbas Abbasov, Executive Director of BIG, opened the event with a clear message: “The fight against colonialism is not a chapter in the past—it is a global responsibility to secure a just and equal future.” Abbasov described BIG as an international........

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