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Industrial steel over crude oil: New model for US-Azerbaijan relations

In a time when energy diplomacy often conjures images of oil tankers and pipelines, Azerbaijan is offering a new chapter—one written not in crude...

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Baku’s quiet revolution: Building platform for Global South

At a time when fractures between the developed and developing worlds seem to widen by the day, Azerbaijan is making an ambitious bet: that solidarity,...

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Truth or tantrum: Political theater behind Armenian genocide claims

In academic theory, there exists a notion that contentious arguments—whether in everyday life or high-stakes politics—serve one of two primary...

26.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan, China redraw map of strategic influence [ANALYSIS]

By aligning more closely with China, Azerbaijan isn’t just deepening bilateral ties — it is carefully redrawing its place in the global order. In...

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Manat in spotlight as reconstruction, defense push imports to new highs

Azerbaijan is one of the few countries in the world that runs a trade surplus. In other words, Azerbaijan exports more than it imports, which helps...

24.04.2025 10

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Why Azerbaijan’s geoeconomic playbook deserves global attention [ANALYSIS]

In the shifting landscape of Eurasian geopolitics, one country’s strategic positioning, economic ambition, and diplomatic finesse have quietly but...

22.04.2025 10

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Aghdam resurrects, turning from ghost town to home again

In the heart of the South Caucasus, a quiet transformation is taking place. Aghdam, once called the “Hiroshima of the Caucasus” for its...

21.04.2025 9

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Pipelines and Power: How Türkiye, Azerbaijan rewriting regional energy politics

In an era where energy policy is increasingly wielded as a tool of diplomacy, the deepening alliance between Türkiye and Azerbaijan is as much about...

21.04.2025 10

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Truth hurts: Armenian media panics after FM’s sovereignty slip-up

Armenian media outlets are trying to sweep under the carpet the gaffe made by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan during a critical panel on the...

19.04.2025 20

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Azerbaijan drives strategic transformation of Turkic Council amid global shifts

In a world moving toward polarization, the role of unity and organizations is increasingly becoming a vital shield against external influences. This...

16.04.2025 20

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Azerbaijan, Georgia: Pillars of South Caucasus stability misconceived by Europe

This bilateral cooperation is responsible for some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the region. The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway,...

16.04.2025 10

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Justice undermined as US lawmakers shield war criminals under guise of human rights

Some 36 US congressmen sent a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling on him to impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act against...

15.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan, China forge stronger ties with strategic partnership declaration

In recent years, Azerbaijan-China relations have undergone a significant transformation, evolving into a strategic partnership with deepening...

14.04.2025 6

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From pawn to provoker: Armenia’s familiar path to crisis

Unfortunately, Armenia once more remains true to its historical patterns, lending truth to the proverbial leopard never changes its spots. Like one...

11.04.2025 10

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From crisis to cooperation: Azerbaijan’s role in Turkiye-Israel rapprochement

In a world where geopolitical tensions often escalate faster than they can be resolved, the quiet yet powerful role of diplomacy is more vital than...

10.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan's economic landscape shifts as consumer lending surges

First and foremost, the surge in consumer loans reflects an expanding appetite for consumption and financial accessibility in Azerbaijan. As living...

10.04.2025 20

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Azerbaijan’s economic performance: bright spot in CIS with 4.1% growth

According to the State Statistics Committee of the CIS, Azerbaijan's GDP for 2024 saw a notable 4.1% increase compared to the previous year. This puts...

08.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s dairy industry surges, highlighting economic diversification

In recent years, Azerbaijan has made substantial strides in shifting away from an over-reliance on oil and gas exports to embrace the potential of its...

07.04.2025 10

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Rising interest payments signal shift in Azerbaijan's financial landscape

At first glance, the news that Azerbaijani banks paid ₼ 197.6 million ($116 million) in deposit interest as of March 1 might seem like a signal of...

06.04.2025 7

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Azerbaijan expands exports of construction materials amid economic diversification efforts [COMMENTARY]

Construction materials and their production can provide a second wind for the diversification of Azerbaijan’s economy and exports. It is one of the...

04.04.2025 10

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Green energy deal starts new era of co-op between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkiye & Bulgaria

The approval of the memorandum on cooperation in green electricity transmission and trade among Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye represents...

04.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan paves way for diversified financial ecosystem amid insurance boom

The growth in Azerbaijan's insurance sector highlights the country’s evolving economic landscape and the increasing significance of financial...

03.04.2025 10

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Germany falls for Armenian propaganda: lesson ignored from Russia

Serious confusion has once again arisen regarding Germany's policy towards the South Caucasus. Whether it is coincidence or unprofessionalism is still...

02.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan's remittance landscape: mixed picture of growth and concern

In the complex world of international remittances, the latest statistics from Azerbaijan reveal a fascinating and multifaceted economic picture....

02.04.2025 20

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Azerbaijan welcomes first investment from Mexico amid broader foreign investment growth

In 2024, a noteworthy yet modest development in Azerbaijan's economic landscape occurred with the entry of direct foreign investment from Mexico. For...

01.04.2025 8

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Azerbaijan’s construction industry experiences robust growth amid rising demand

Azerbaijan’s construction industry seems to be on an upward trajectory, with recent data showing a significant increase in the production of...

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Azerbaijan construction industry booms, yet glass production decline raises concerns

Azerbaijan's construction materials industry has witnessed notable growth in the early months of 2025, though challenges persist, particularly in the...

30.03.2025 10

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China’s growing economic footprint in Azerbaijan: shift in foreign investment dynamics

In recent years, Azerbaijan has become an increasingly important partner for China within the broader framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)....

30.03.2025 8

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Azerbaijan, Uruguay strengthen trade ties with record livestock exports

Azerbaijan has always prioritized productive and promising relations in its political and economic relations with European and overseas countries. The...

28.03.2025 20

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East Zangazur set to become key player in Azerbaijan's tourism boom

The decision to create a dedicated project for utilizing the economic potential of the East Zangazur Economic Region comes at a crucial time for...

27.03.2025 10

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Azerbaijan, Georgia see strong economic growth in non-oil trade

In the first two months of 2025, Azerbaijan and Georgia have demonstrated significant economic growth through their burgeoning trade relations,...

26.03.2025 10

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Azerbaijan's economic ties with Kazakhstan evolve amid changing remittance trends

The financial transactions between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, particularly in terms of remittances, reveal a significant shift in patterns over the...

26.03.2025 8

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Strategic ties deepen as Germany expands investments in Azerbaijan

The surge in Germany’s direct foreign investments in Azerbaijan, which totaled $75.297 million in 2024, represents not only a significant financial...

25.03.2025 10

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Azerbaijani poultry sector expands global reach with egg exports to US

Azerbaijani agricultural products continue to strengthen their position in global markets. As is known, the poultry sector in Azerbaijan received a...

22.03.2025 10

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US-Israel-Azerbaijan partnership to shape regional dynamics amid peace efforts [COMMENTARY]

United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff’s visit to Baku elicited speculation both within and outside the country. Since neither...

20.03.2025 20

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Azerbaijan honours two fallen heroes of First Garabagh War

Azerbaijan will lay to rest two more of its sons who went missing during the First Garabagh War. As the bloodiest chapter in Azerbaijani history, the...

19.03.2025 10

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Understanding Azerbaijan: why West needs to learn from history before acting

Unfortunately, the words of the German philosopher Georg Hegel, "The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history," have...

18.03.2025 10

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EU’s inconsistent responses to aggression mirror betrayal of its principles

The failure of the EU, which seemed very robust and powerful prior to the Ukrainian War, in coping with the biggest challenge in its history may...

15.03.2025 20

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Azerbaijan’s geopolitical potential emerges as central to US and Israeli strategy

US expert says that Azerbaijan's inclusion in the Abraham Accords would enable a cohesive defense strategy encompassing Israel, the U.S., and other...

13.03.2025 10

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CBA faces diverging projections ahead of March benchmark interest rate meeting

This week, the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) is looking to make its next decision regarding the benchmark interest rate. It is worth noting that...

12.03.2025 20

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Azerbaijan expands energy strategy with SOCAR's new moves in Israel

Azerbaijan is set to expand its energy strategy beyond the region to the Mediterranean, by taking important steps in Israel. Energy cooperation with...

11.03.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s poultry exports make historic entry into U.S. market amid egg crisis

Azerbaijan’s non-oil products are strengthening their position in the US market. As is known, the bulk of Azerbaijan’s exports is made up of oil...

10.03.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s diversified economy drives consistent rise in employment

Over the past few years, Azerbaijan has made noticeable strides in job creation, an important indicator of a healthy and growing economy. The data...

09.03.2025 10

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How Nakhchivan stood strong against blockade and territorial ambitions

The blockade of Nakhchivan during the late 1980s and early 1990s remains one of the most significant and defining chapters in Azerbaijan’s modern...

07.03.2025 10

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France’s truce offer comes too late, sparking debate over its true beneficiary

Amid the chaos which the world faced ensuing the harsh argument between the leaders of Ukraine and the USA in the Oval Office, Macron’s proffer of a...

05.03.2025 10

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Azerbaijan adapts to global uncertainty with foreign currency surge

However, these developments also raise important questions about the underlying factors driving the surge in foreign currency transactions. One...

05.03.2025 10

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Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline resumption to pave way to regional energy security

Last month, significant activity was witnessed regarding the resumption of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline. The pipeline, which plays a pivotal role in the...

03.03.2025 10

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North-South Corridor gains momentum with Rasht-Astara railway plans

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who was on an official visit to Tehran, stated that they expect the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway...

01.03.2025 20

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Azerbaijan strengthens air force with Pakistani JF-17 and joint production plans

The interview of Pakistani Information Minister Atta Tarar with the local media outlets in Azerbaijan sparked excitement and debate. Thus, the...

27.02.2025 10

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Armenian general's shocking confession and deep hatred fueling Khojaly genocide

Against the backdrop of the 33rd anniversary of the Khojaly massacre, new facts popped up about the massacre, committed by the Armenian armed forces...

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