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How green hydrogen reshaping Middle East geopolitics in 2026

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...

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Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

The "security architecture" that Russia has built over decades in the post-Soviet space is currently falling apart before our eyes. What was...

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South Caucasus moves from isolation to integration with first trade steps

South Caucasus moves from isolation to integration with first trade steps

Recently, an intriguing statement emerged from Armenian official circles: Azerbaijan has expressed a potential interest in importing aluminum foil...

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Why fourteen-day US-Iran ceasefire won’t fix global energy crisis [ANALYSIS]

Why fourteen-day US-Iran ceasefire won’t fix global energy crisis [ANALYSIS]

The announcement of a fourteen-day ceasefire between major regional powers and Western interests has sent a collective, albeit cautious, sigh of...

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Central Bank pivot looms as oil rally heats up Azerbaijan economy [ANALYSIS]

Central Bank pivot looms as oil rally heats up Azerbaijan economy [ANALYSIS]

The global energy landscape is currently undergoing a seismic shift that transcends simple market fluctuations, signaling a period of profound...

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From oil to ore: Azerbaijan’s next economic pivot takes shape

From oil to ore: Azerbaijan’s next economic pivot takes shape

The recent presidential decree to establish the Western Industrial Park marks a decisive step in Azerbaijan’s industrial transformation. By focusing...

05.04.2026 10

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Azerbaijan joins Türkiye’s KAAN programme in shift from oil to aerospace

Azerbaijan joins Türkiye’s KAAN programme in shift from oil to aerospace

The emergence of Azerbaijan as a manufacturing hub for components of Turkiye’s most ambitious aerospace projects—the KAAN fifth-generation stealth...

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Why Russia’s TRIPP vision collides with changing Caucasus [ANALYSIS]

Why Russia’s TRIPP vision collides with changing Caucasus [ANALYSIS]

There is a popular saying in Azerbaijani: “It’s so absurd it would make a cooked chicken laugh” or, in its English alternative,"when pigs...

03.04.2026 10

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Can Azerbaijan’s solar boom power Europe’s green transition? [ANALYSIS]

For decades, Azerbaijan’s economic narrative has been written in oil and gas. The silhouettes of derricks against the Baku skyline served as the...

31.03.2026 10

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Russia’s gold freeze sends shockwaves through global markets

The global gold market is currently navigating one of its most volatile periods in modern history. The recent decree by the Russian government to ban...

30.03.2026 10

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Single chokepoint, global crisis: what Hormuz disruption reveals [ANALYSIS]

The world woke up in February 2026 to a nightmare scenario that many geopolitical analysts had warned about for decades, yet few were truly prepared...

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Azerbaijan plans 10 Ro-Ro ships to unlock Middle Corridor bottleneck [ANALYSIS]

In the complex tapestry of global logistics, the Caspian Sea has often been viewed as a formidable geographical hurdle. However, for those who...

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Azerbaijan’s state bank goes global, starts new era for regional finance

The announcement that the International Bank of Azerbaijan (ABB), the nation’s largest financial institution, is preparing to acquire a stake in a...

23.03.2026 20

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Baku turns to portfolio income to hedge oil volatility, data indicate

While the language of economics is often composed of dry figures, interest rates, and complex terminology, behind these statistics sometimes lies a...

18.03.2026 30

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Azerbaijan rebalances farm exports after decades of Russia-centric trade

For centuries, the fertile lands of Azerbaijan have been synonymous with abundance. During the Soviet era, Azerbaijan earned the prestigious, albeit...

17.03.2026 30

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Amid wars in Ukraine and Middle East, South Caucasus becomes strategic lifeline - Op-Ed

February - March 2026 will be remembered as the period when the tectonic plates of geopolitics shifted dramatically. In the north, Ukraine enters its...

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Could oil really hit $200? Iran’s Hormuz threat faces market reality

When Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), declared that oil prices could surge to $200 a barrel if...

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Azerbaijan’s construction sector gains momentum as Baku plans 200,000 new homes

Urban development is often a mirror reflecting a nation’s ambitions, priorities, and confidence in the future. Azerbaijan’s latest plans to expand...

15.03.2026 20

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SOCAR’s international deals mark Azerbaijan’s shift to capital exporter

Azerbaijan continues to steadily increase its influence both in the region and across the world. What was once largely rhetorical has now become a...

14.03.2026 20

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Azerbaijan’s military industry expands as exports reach 20 countries

In recent years, Azerbaijan has made significant strides in expanding its domestic defense industry, transforming it into a key pillar of both...

13.03.2026 30

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Middle East conflict pushes oil prices to $120: global economic risks explained

The latest military confrontation in the Middle East has once again demonstrated how fragile the global energy market can be. Within a matter of...

10.03.2026 30

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Trump’s tariff policy may trigger new trade blocs and global economic uncertainty

The global tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to take effect this week, a decision that could generate both short-term and...

09.03.2026 30

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How wars in Ukraine and Iran could push global food prices higher

The war triggered by Russia–Ukraine War has already reshaped the global food landscape. Before the conflict, Ukraine was widely known as one of the...

08.03.2026 30

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Iran–US–Israel war: possible scenarios

The war between Iran and the U.S.–Israel alliance is troubling the entire world. This conflict is critical for the global economy and could trigger...

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What Iran’s strike on Nakhchivan reveals about its view of region

Iran’s recent strike on Nakhchivan is a textbook case of barking up the wrong tree. At a time when the United States and Israel are steamrolling...

06.03.2026 30

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Hormuz closure boosts oil, lifts prospects for Azerbaijan’s export revenues

The war unfolding in the Middle East is sending shockwaves far beyond the immediate battlefield. Like many nations, Azerbaijan is watching events in...

04.03.2026 30

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Iran war risk sends oil soaring — What Middle East conflict could mean for Azerbaijan’s economy

A potential war between Iran and the United States, alongside Israel, would not merely redraw security lines across the Middle East. It would...

03.03.2026 20

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Gold prices surge as Israel and US target Iran - $6,000 seen possible

Gold has never been merely a commodity quoted on a trading screen. Across centuries, it has served as a barometer of anxiety — a quiet but powerful...

02.03.2026 20

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Baku’s oil backbone holds firm as global markets shift

In recent months, global energy markets have once again reminded us of their volatility. Oil prices, buffeted by geopolitical tensions and shifting...

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China’s deflation warning sends signals across global markets

As the world’s second-largest economy, China is always under scrutiny, and recent data on its consumer and producer prices should raise eyebrows...

28.02.2026 20

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How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]

At a time when peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia are gaining momentum, recent signals of economic cooperation have drawn attention....

27.02.2026 20

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Azerbaijan’s non-oil exports double in decade as diversification drive gathers pace

In January of this year, Azerbaijan's non-oil exports rose by 9 percent, reaching $268 million. While 10 years ago the country has set ambitious...

26.02.2026 20

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Lobbying war in Washington heats up over Azerbaijan’s post-conflict position

Yesterday’s incident in Washington, where a confrontation occurred between a security guard and an opposition activist outside the hotel where the...

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Middle Corridor and New regional reality: messages from Munich

The Munich Security Conference once again confirmed its role as one of the most influential platforms shaping the global security agenda. For the...

14.02.2026 10

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South Caucasus stability promises $50–100 billion in annual trade - Forbes

“It's important to note that the visit takes place amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and ongoing peace talks in Oman. The Trump administration...

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Nancy Pelosi and danger of selective historical narratives

The South Caucasus is living through one of its most remarkable historical moments. Two neighboring countries that have long clashed since gaining...

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Can Russia really fund its war with gold as sanctions tighten? [ANALYSIS]

The war between Russia and Ukraine, which erupted in 2022 and quickly became the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II, has now entered its...

09.02.2026 20

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Azerbaijan’s sugar output surges, testing limits of export diversification [ANALYSIS]

Customs data from the early 2010s illustrate just how strong this position once was. In 2010, Azerbaijan’s sugar imports exceeded exports by $62.8...

09.02.2026 20

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Oil prices face ceiling despite rising Middle East tensions [ANALYSIS]

Geopolitical events around the world, particularly the potential for conflict between the United States and Iran, have once again brought oil prices...

07.02.2026 20

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Green energy and geopolitics: logic behind Azerbaijan-UAE cooperation

Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates are bound together by a range of shared characteristics: both are globally known hydrocarbon producers, both...

05.02.2026 20

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Record military spending in India sparks strategic concerns in Pakistan and China

While global attention remains focused on the war in Europe and crises involving Greenland and Iran, India has sharply increased its military budget....

04.02.2026 20

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Azerbaijan Central Bank set for first 2026 rate decision as inflation eases

The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CBAR) is set to announce its first monetary policy decision of 2026 on February 4, in line with its...

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China’s industrial profits edge higher as trade war and structural strains bite

In recent years, China’s economy has moved away from the high-speed growth trajectory that once defined it, entering instead a more complex and...

03.02.2026 10

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From sanctions to strategy: Europe joins Washington in confronting Iran

At a time when the United States is cornering Iran and the world is discussing whether Iran will be struck any day now, the European Union’s...

02.02.2026 20

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New dawn for Azerbaijan’s financial markets: why recent IPO announcements matter

Last week marked a significant milestone for Azerbaijan’s financial markets. One of the country’s major banks announced plans to launch an initial...

02.02.2026 10

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Artificial Intelligence IPOs poised to drive next wave of S&P 500 growth

The year 2026 may be one of the decisive years for the S&P 500 index. This index, considered the main indicator of the U.S. stock market, has for...

31.01.2026 40

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Gold price surges past $5,600 amid dollar weakness and geopolitical risk

Gold crossing the $5,600 per ounce threshold marks a turning point in global finance. It signals the weight of accumulated risks, deepening...

30.01.2026 10

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Federal Reserve set to hold rates as markets await Powell’s first decision of 2026

Tonight, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will announce its first interest rate decision of 2026. The decision will be released at 11:00 p.m. Baku time,...

29.01.2026 20

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China tests global appetite for yuan-based commodity trading [ANALYSIS]

China’s decision to open 14 futures and options products—including nickel and lithium carbonate—to foreign investors marks one of its most...

28.01.2026 10

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Gold at $5,000: The world’s fear thermometer is flashing red

Against a backdrop of mounting global tension and uncertainty, gold continues to break its own records. The price of an ounce has now surpassed...

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