Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani automotive industry motoring ahead
Russian automaker AvtoVaz is moving into Azerbaijan and in talks to set up the large-scale assembly of its famous Lada family of vehicles in the country.
Observers report Azerbaijan election marred with fraud
OSCE says it observed significant procedural errors and limitations on fundamental freedoms.
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COMMENT: An Armenia-Azerbaijan ‘peace’ is further away than ever
Over the past few months, speculation over an impending Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty has reached a fever pitch.
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev re-elected president
Snap presidential elections were held in Azerbaijan on February 7, at which the incumbent president, Ilham Aliyev, claimed victory. According to preliminary results, he received over 92% of the votes.
The Middle Corridor set to halve cargo transit time between Asia and Europe
As Russia experiences the impact of sanctions and restrictions in trade and economic relations with a number of countries, Central Asian countries and China are exploring new routes to increase their exports to Europe while bypassing Russia.
CENUSA: EU faces consequences of geopolitical crises as Eastern Europe enters complex political-electoral phase
Eurosceptics' ability to exploit protests will test the EU's potential to influence its Eastern Neighbourhood. At the same time, electoral cycles in Eastern Europe favour the consolidation and perpetuation of autocracies.
Consultant to far-right strongmen to conduct surveys around Azerbaijan presidential election
George Birnbaum has worked on campaigns for Hungary's Viktor Orban and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, where he focused on creating polarisation and exploiting societal divisions.
Azerbaijani delegation's credentials rejected by Council of Europe parliament
PACE highlights "very serious concerns" regarding Azerbaijan's capability to conduct free and fair elections, the independence of its judiciary, and respect for human rights.
OUTLOOK 2024 Caucasus
2023 was the year that Azerbaijan finally took over Nagorno-Karabakh, its dream since the collapse of the Soviet Union three decades ago.
Azerbaijan's oil is in decline, but gas is growing
Azerbaijan has established itself as one of the key players in the European energy sector, particularly in the context of oil and gas production and export.