Azerbaijan 3.0: Pathways to a $150 Billion Economy
Azerbaijan is approaching a critical economic inflection point, with the potential to reach a $150 billion GDP by 2035. Achieving this will require a strategic shift toward diversification, including downstream petrochemicals, energy trading, tourism, and knowledge-based services, positioning the country as a regional hub for trade, logistics, and innovation.
Diaspora Activism and the Limits of External Influence in the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Process
Diaspora activism continues to shape narratives around the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process beyond the region. The Swiss case highlights growing institutional caution toward external political initiatives and a preference for pragmatic diplomacy. As normalization efforts advance, tensions persist between evolving regional realities and entrenched external narratives influencing fragile post-conflict stabilization dynamics.
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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.
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.
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