Conflicts Without End and the New Reality of Security
Conflicts are increasingly becoming prolonged and uncertain, reshaping global security and economic dynamics. Modern wars rarely end with clear outcomes, turning into enduring factors of international politics. Against this backdrop, rare cases of rapid resolution highlight the importance of political will, strategic coherence, and effective coordination.
WUF13 in Baku: Urban Development as a Tool of Strategic Positioning
Baku’s hosting of WUF13 highlights Azerbaijan’s growing role in global urban development debates. The forum provides a platform to present the country’s experience in integrated planning, post-conflict reconstruction, and sustainable city-building, positioning it as an emerging contributor to contemporary urban policy and a participant in shaping future models of resilient, adaptive cities.
Facts and Figures
Azerbaijan–European Union Relations: The Emergence of a New Strategic Phase
The visit of European Council President António Costa to Azerbaijan marks a new stage in Azerbaijan–EU relations. A joint statement with President Ilham Aliyev highlights strategic partnership, energy cooperation, regional connectivity, and support for post-conflict reconstruction. The document reflects expanding collaboration in security, transport, innovation, and long-term regional stability.
In a Changing Eurasia: How Azerbaijan’s New Development Trajectory Is Taking Shape
Azerbaijan’s moderate growth reflects structural transition rather than economic weakness. The text highlights the limits of a mature hydrocarbon model, contrasts temporary post-2022 acceleration in Armenia and Georgia, and underscores the importance of expanding non-oil investment, productivity, export capacity, and regional integration to strengthen long-term resilience, competitiveness, and sustainable economic diversification.
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