Azerbaijan
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger
Tajikistan remains a country of concern.
OPINION: BRICS’ path to expansion
34 countries have already submitted their applications to join BRICS, as recent geopolitical shifts have led to a realignment in global politics.
Azeri investor reiterates claims over Moldova’s sole sea port
Long-drawn-out legal procedures may hinder the expansion of a port that Moldova urgently need to develop.
Five Turkic states give nod to common Latin alphabet
Expect to hear some grumbles from the purveyors of Cyrillic in Moscow.
Azerbaijani dissident murdered in apparent assassination
Vidadi Isgandarli was well-known for his outspoken criticism of the Azerbaijani government, often sharing his opinions on social media.
Ankara okays Turkish, Israeli and Qatari co-sponsoring of Azerbaijan defence fair despite Erdogan’s Gaza “outrage”
Drone-making son-in-law of Turkey’s president joins state firm Israel Aerospace Industries in backing event.
EBRD lowers Emerging Europe growth forecasts amid economic challenges
Development bank expects 2.8% growth across its region of operations in 2024, rising to 3.5% in 2025.
Palestinians face deportation from Turkey for “Erdogan stop feeding oil to Zionists!” banner
Turkish president continues to allow export of Azerbaijani oil to Israel via Mediterranean port despite his loud criticism of the Israelis’ actions in Gaza.
Turkmenistan suffers energy export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal
Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat.
COMMENT: Strengthening Interregional Connectivity: A Path to Prosperity for Central Asia and the Caucasus
Climate change, supply chain disruptions and the digital divide represent significant challenges to global growth. It is more important than ever to create the conditions to address these challenges.
SOCAR and BP expand oil and gas partnership in Azerbaijan
MoU covers joint search for international opportunities, BP's intention to work with SOCAR to develop two offshore blocks, plus expansion of existing ACG field.
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Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base
German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction.
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Iranian TV host banned from TV following Azerbaijan annexation remarks
A well-known presenter on Iran's state-run Ofogh TV channel, Hossein Hosseini, has reportedly been banned from further broadcasting after making controversial comments about Azerbaijan.
COMMENT: What does Azerbaijan’s pivot toward Central Asia mean?
Azerbaijan intends to become a viable bridge between Central Asia and the West.
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Iran TV host stirs controversy with Azerbaijan annexation claim
An Iranian television host has sparked a diplomatic row with comments suggesting that neighbouring Azerbaijan will soon be unified with Iran.
French graffiti artist jailed for three years for defacing Baku metro
Harsh sentence ratchets up already tense relations with France
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Iran-Russia tensions rise over Armenian corridor
Iran has firmly restated its opposition to the proposed Zangezur corridor, which would connect Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchivan through Armenian territory.
Joint venture set up in Bucharest to bring Azeri green power to Europe
High-voltage submarine cable to connect Romania and Georgia across the Black Sea, with extensions to Hungary and Azerbaijan.
Iran summons Russian ambassador over support for Zangezur corridor
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has "invited" Russian Ambassador Alexei Dedov to express Tehran's concerns over Moscow's support for the Zangezur corridor project.
Azerbaijan's parliamentary elections slammed by OSCE preliminary report
Ruling party wins 68 out of 125 seats, with the bulk of the rest of the seats occupied by so-called independent candidates. Turnout was just 37.3%.