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The Bus to Kallar Kahar: A Parable for Our Reckless World

By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal , Director General ResearchNational Assembly SecretariatParliament HouseIslamabad  (Pakistan) As the bus rolled out of Lahore bound for Islamabad on that fateful morning, it carried a microcosm of life itself—men and women of all ages, rich and poor,

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BP Joins PSA With SOCAR at Six Blocks in Uzbekistan

BAKU. May 13. UK oil and gas major BP Plc announced on Wednesday that it has joined a production sharing agreement (PSA) for six blocks in the North Ustyurt region of Uzbekistan that was previously signed by the State Oil

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Ilham Aliyev Attended the Inauguration of the 330 kV “Shafag” Substation, Owned By “AzerEnerji” OJSC, In the Village of Soltanli, Jabrayil District

On May 9, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the 330 kV “Shafag” substation, owned by “AzerEnerji” OJSC, in the village of Soltanli, Jabrayil district. Balababa Rzayev, Chairman of “AzerEnerji”, briefed the President on

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Baku to Become a Global Hub for Energy Dialogue during Baku Energy Week

Baku Energy Week, the region’s leading and prestigious energy event, will take place from 1 to 3 June 2026. For more than 30 years, this event has brought together key players in the international energy industry, establishing itself as a

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Latvia–Azerbaijan Relations: A Dynamic Partnership

By Ms. Vija Buša, Northern Europe Policy Centre expert, Former Acting Head of the Latvian Mission in Azerbaijan Latvia and Azerbaijan are united not only by historical and cultural ties, but also by active bilateral cooperation at the political, economic,

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‘Diplomacy More Relevant Than Ever,’ says Turkish Foreign Minister Amid Global Instability

Hakan Fidan says Antalya Diplomacy Forum highlights need for regional solutions as multilateralism weakens and global order in ‘free fall’ By Gizem Nisa Demir and Mustafa Kirikcioglu “Diplomacy is much more relevant than ever, and much more needed than ever,”

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Pipeline Alternatives, Including Routes Via Türkiye, Gain Relevance Amid Strait of Hormuz Concerns

Ongoing supply risks, limited alternative pipelines could keep prices high, increase reliance by on strategic reserves, leave energy markets vulnerable, experts say. By Duygu Alhan and Gulsen Cagatay  The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli

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Drone Attack on Nakhchivan Condemned by Friends of Azerbaijan Association in France

Paris, March 5, 2026.   The Association of the Friends of Azerbaijan strongly condemns the drone attack that targeted this morning the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan, a territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, from the territory of the Islamic Republic

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How Will the War in Iran Affect the Azerbaijani Economy?

By Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan The war in Iran may not go unnoticed for the regional states not only militarily, but also economically. So, what effects could the war have on the Azerbaijani economy? The

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What Are The Expectations of The Trump Administration’s Policies In The South Caucasus For The Next Three Years?

By Ali K. Asker, Professor of Peace and Conflict StudiesUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro. As emphasized, these are expectations rather than predictions. International politics is inherently dynamic, and it is impossible to forecast fixed outcomes with certainty. Policies evolve

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