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Karabakh emerges as test case for Azerbaijan’s post-oil growth model

Karabakh emerges as test case for Azerbaijan’s post-oil growth model

Azerbaijan is making significant strides in restoring life to territories liberated from occupation, marking one of the most ambitious post-conflict...

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Geopolitics fuels oil surge, boosting Azerbaijan’s revenues

Geopolitics fuels oil surge, boosting Azerbaijan’s revenues

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are once again reshaping global energy markets, driving oil prices upward and creating a complex mix...

27.03.2026 10

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Azerbaijan enters new energy phase with storage breakthrough amid global energy crisis

Azerbaijan enters new energy phase with storage breakthrough amid global energy crisis

The global energy crisis has once again underscored the strategic importance of energy security, particularly for countries heavily reliant on...

26.03.2026 10

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Azerbaijan expands non-oil economy with region’s largest livestock project

Azerbaijan expands non-oil economy with region’s largest livestock project

Reducing dependence on the oil and gas sector and advancing economic diversification remain central priorities for Azerbaijan. In recent years, the...

24.03.2026 10

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Renewables on rise: How EBRD financing drives Azerbaijan’s low-carbon transition

Renewables on rise: How EBRD financing drives Azerbaijan’s low-carbon transition

Azerbaijan’s growing influence on the international stage has enabled it to cultivate successful partnerships with global organizations and...

23.03.2026 20

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How ISO certification drives Azerbaijan’s export expansion

How ISO certification drives Azerbaijan’s export expansion

In today’s globalized trade environment, certification is not merely a technical requirement but a strategic asset. International standards,...

22.03.2026 10

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Wind surge puts Azerbaijan on track for multi-gigawatt expansion

Wind surge puts Azerbaijan on track for multi-gigawatt expansion

The modernization and development of Azerbaijan’s energy system have become key national priorities in recent years. Building on its long-standing...

21.03.2026 20

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Azerbaijan expands green energy ambitions with telecom sector solar integration [EXCLUSIVE]

Although the oil and gas sector continues to dominate Azerbaijan’s export structure, the country’s energy diversification agenda is advancing at a...

19.03.2026 10

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Caspian gas surges as global supply shocks deepen energy crunch [ANALYSIS]

Currently, sharp fluctuations in global energy prices, intensified by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasise the geopolitical...

18.03.2026 10

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Green ambitions rise as Hormuz tests China’s energy security

Escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz once again demonstrate how deeply global energy security remains tied to geopolitics. Despite...

17.03.2026 20

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Azerbaijan seeks broader US investment as strategic ties accelerate

Azerbaijan has successfully pursued a foreign policy that maintains its neutrality while developing both economic and political relations. Its efforts...

13.03.2026 20

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Baku steps into spotlight as tourism shifts away from the Gulf

The recent tensions in the Middle East have exposed several myths about “safe” transit hubs. In Dubai, long touted as one of the world’s most...

12.03.2026 20

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Oil volatility returns as Strait of Hormuz disruption shakes global markets

In the backdrop of rising regional tensions, energy issues have once again come to the forefront. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has intensified...

11.03.2026 20

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China’s westbound trade routes face uncertainty amid Iran crisis, expert warns [INTERVIEW]

Escalating tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States have raised concerns about the possibility of broader geopolitical involvement by major...

10.03.2026 10

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How bp secures Azerbaijan’s energy supply as trusted partner amid global energy crises

Although Azerbaijan is actively pursuing economic diversification, the energy sector continues to be the cornerstone of the country’s development...

07.03.2026 20

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Mideast crisis sparks energy windfall for South Caucasus and Central Asia

The war between Iran, Israel, and the United States extends beyond these three nations, posing wider implications for both the Middle East and the...

07.03.2026 10

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Tehran’s drone strike may push South Azerbaijanis toward revolt [COMMENTARY]

In a dramatic escalation of the regional conflict, Azerbaijan’s neutrality was tested this morning when Nakhchivan Airport came under drone and...

05.03.2026 20

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Non-oil exports climb as Baku pushes post-petro growth model

Azerbaijan, especially in recent years, has been implementing a strategy to reduce dependence on oil and develop the non-oil sector. Within this...

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Southern Gas Corridor running at full capacity as Europe seeks stability [ANALYSIS]

To ensure lasting energy security, a country must either control and protect its own energy resources or cultivate dependable, long-term partnerships....

03.03.2026 20

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Iran after Khamenei: war, economic downturn, and risk of fragmentation

Iran entered this year following the forceful suppression of large-scale mass protests, marking a turbulent start to an already fragile political...

03.03.2026 20

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Azerbaijan moves to institutionalise AI as it seeks post-oil growth

A new force has entered the arena of interstate competition: artificial intelligence. Where global influence was once defined primarily by military...

28.02.2026 20

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President Aliyev marks sovereignty and remembrance in visit to liberated Khojaly

Faith in the future was the only force strong enough to sustain the Azerbaijani people through decades of displacement and suffering. That faith...

26.02.2026 20

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Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva: Strait of Hormuz risks and Azerbaijan’s energy strategy

This Thursday, February 26, Iranian and US representatives are scheduled to hold another round of nuclear talks in Geneva. The talks come at a time of...

26.02.2026 10

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Garabagh and East Zangazur poised to add 15 billion manats to Azerbaijan’s economy [COMMENTARY]

As a result of large-scale measures taken in recent years, not only the capital, Baku, but also the regions of Azerbaijan are developing rapidly....

25.02.2026 10

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How industrial parks emerge as backbone of Azerbaijan’s export strategy

As Azerbaijan pursues economic diversification, reducing reliance on oil revenues has emerged as a strategic imperative. Over the past decade, the...

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Iran turns to South Caucasus corridors as Western pressure mounts and Hormuz risks rise

The ongoing geopolitical shifts worldwide are inevitably affecting the region. Against the backdrop of nuclear negotiations with the United States,...

23.02.2026 30

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Azerbaijan economy set for modest growth despite weak oil prices

Azerbaijan’s economy is projected to grow modestly in the coming years, with BMI, a member of Fitch Solutions, forecasting a 1.4% expansion in 2025...

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Azerbaijan aligns with China’s Belt and Road strategy through Middle Corridor

In recent years, Azerbaijan-China relations have experienced notable growth, underscored by high-level exchanges, expanding economic ties, and...

22.02.2026 10

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Domestic capital leads diversification as foreign funds focus on energy

Foreign investment in Azerbaijan continues to reflect both opportunities and challenges in the country’s economic trajectory. According to the State...

21.02.2026 20

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Europe seeks energy independence as Azerbaijan advances Black Sea green power corridor [COMMENTARY]

Technically, it would be among the longest and deepest subsea power cables constructed to date, requiring specialized manufacturing and installation...

21.02.2026 10

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AI leaders gather in Delhi: What Azerbaijan can learn for its national strategy [INTERVIEW]

As the AI Impact Summit unfolds in Delhi bringing together global tech leaders such as Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Anthropic...

19.02.2026 20

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Why clean energy success depends on politics, not innovation

Energy security has long been one of the core priorities of states. Simply put, energy equals life: modern economies, national security, and social...

13.02.2026 20

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Risks and rewards of Azerbaijan’s leap into artificial intelligence [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan is entering a decisive phase of technological transformation, positioning digital development and artificial intelligence not merely as...

13.02.2026 20

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AI race reaches South Caucasus through US-Azerbaijan partnership [INTERVIEW]

On February 10, the Azerbaijan and the US governments signed a Charter on Strategic Partnership, identifying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital...

13.02.2026 10

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US corporations expand footprint in Azerbaijan as trade nears $1.8 billion

US-Azerbaijani trade relations have recently entered a new and more structured phase. The first bilateral business mission between Azerbaijan and the...

11.02.2026 20

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Europe’s gas transition elevates value of Azerbaijan’s pipeline supply

Despite the European Union’s accelerated energy transition, natural gas continues to play a stabilising role in the bloc’s energy mix. According...

08.02.2026 10

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Azerbaijan’s AI push gains momentum with new Israel partnership [INTERVIEW]

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and governance worldwide, Azerbaijan is seeking to move from strategy to implementation. A new...

06.02.2026 10

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Is water new gold? Why investors are turning to water companies

Human behavior follows a simple paradox: people tend to value what they lack more than what they possess. For decades, water has been treated as an...

05.02.2026 20

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What President Ilham Aliyev’s Peace Award says about changing global priorities

Current global processes clearly demonstrate a simple but powerful truth: societies distant from prolonged conflicts enjoy higher prosperity, stronger...

04.02.2026 10

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Layoffs without recession: What AI economy is really doing to jobs

The world is entering a new and unsettling phase of economic history: the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Unlike previous technological revolutions,...

04.02.2026 20

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Global trade in flux: How US tariffs, UK-China ties, and EU-India deals reshaping world economy

The world is witnessing an era of unprecedented geostrategic shifts as the established global order undergoes a profound transformation. The...

31.01.2026 30

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Azerbaijan’s Zangezur power line and push toward European electricity markets

Azerbaijan has begun construction of the Zangezur high-voltage transmission line, a project aimed at integrating the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic...

31.01.2026 30

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Industrial parks power Azerbaijan’s non-oil growth with Chinese and Turkish technologies

As Azerbaijan pursues economic diversification, reducing reliance on oil revenues has emerged as a strategic imperative. Over the past decade, the...

30.01.2026 10

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How Azerbaijan is cutting China–Europe transit times through Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan is increasingly demonstrating that its economic relevance extends well beyond oil and gas. Historically positioned at the crossroads of...

28.01.2026 10

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Azerbaijan-China energy and infrastructure ties in changing global economy [ANALYSIS]

In recent years, Azerbaijan–China relations have demonstrated a clear upward trajectory, marked by intensified high-level political dialogue,...

19.01.2026 20

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Middle Corridor shows why process matters more than maps

The Middle Corridor has gained growing strategic importance as global trade routes are being reshaped by geopolitical tensions, supply chain...

17.01.2026 30

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US 25% tariff on Iran trade: Global shockwaves and limited direct risks for Azerbaijan

US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a potential 25 per cent tariff on countries trading with Iran marks a new escalation in...

16.01.2026 10

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How Azerbaijan using post-war rebuilding to reduce oil dependence

The reconstruction of Azerbaijan’s liberated territories is unfolding at an unprecedented pace, underscoring a state-led model of post-conflict...

15.01.2026 20

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How Azerbaijan securing water resources in era of global scarcity [ANALYSIS]

Many of the challenges confronting the world today are rooted in the human factor. Among them, perhaps the most alarming is the damage inflicted on...

14.01.2026 30

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Why ExxonMobil sees Azerbaijan as investable while Venezuela remains high-risk

Possession of abundant natural resources has long been regarded as a defining economic asset for nations - yet it can also present significant...

14.01.2026 30

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