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From C5 to C6: Azerbaijan’s Central Asian breakthrough [OPINION]

From C5 to C6: Azerbaijan’s Central Asian breakthrough [OPINION]

For years, Azerbaijan’s relationship with Central Asia was viewed largely through the lens of shared Turkic identity, Caspian connectivity and energy diplomacy. However, that description is becoming outdated.

Hormuz crisis puts Azerbaijan’s oil sector in spotlight

Hormuz crisis puts Azerbaijan’s oil sector in spotlight

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz directly affects the energy exports of Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Azerbaijan, however, is in a different position. Unlike these countries, it exports its oil to international markets mainly across the Caspian Sea and through pipelines. Consequently, the closure of the strait does not directly block Azerbaijan's oil exports. Its effects on the country are primarily indirect and are transmitted through global oil prices, demand, transportation costs, insurance rates, and changes in international oil flows.

India alarmed by Bangladesh's possible Mecca Pact entry

India alarmed by Bangladesh's possible Mecca Pact entry

India is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of Bangladesh joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, amid concerns in New Delhi that the move could fundamentally alter the strategic balance in South Asia.

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Nijat Tagizade, a graduate of the European Azerbaijan School (EAS) and a high-achieving student of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, has been admitted to Stanford University in the United States. With an IB Diploma score of 43/45, Nijat will pursue a degree in Data Science at Stanford.

Republican Youth Library presents new digital works on Nizami Ganjavi [PHOTOS]

Republican Youth Library presents new digital works on Nizami Ganjavi [PHOTOS]

The Republican Youth Library has prepared new presentations dedicated to the study and promotion of the rich creative legacy of Nizami Ganjavi, a prominent representative of classical Azerbaijani literature and one of the country's greatest poets.

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