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What oil price forecasts mean for Azerbaijan’s economy in 2026 [ANALYSIS]

What oil price forecasts mean for Azerbaijan’s economy in 2026 [ANALYSIS]

After peaking above key benchmarks earlier in the decade, oil prices have entered a period of recalibration. Market forecasts for 2026 point to continued downward pressure on Brent crude amid ample supply and easing demand growth, setting a cautious backdrop for oil-exporting states, including Azerbaijan and its flagship Azeri Light blend. Energy market analysts are projecting that Brent crude oil will average around $65 per barrel in 2026, a figure unchanged from earlier forecasts and slightly below the projected...

Azerbaijan emerges as primary destination for Chinese capital in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan emerges as primary destination for Chinese capital in South Caucasus

China’s direct investment (FDI) portfolio in the South Caucasus has grown 2.5 times over the past decade, reaching $690 million in the first half of 2025. Citing the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Azernews reports that approximately 60% of these investments have been directed to Azerbaijan, and 40% to Georgia.

Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Samvel Babayan, once the “commander” of the so-called Artsakh Defense Army and ex-“secretary” of the self-proclaimed Artsakh National Security Council, has returned to the spotlight with a blunt and uncompromising critique of the Armenian authorities. His timing, right before the June parliamentary elections, raises eyebrows, but his words strike at the unresolved legacy of Garabagh and the failures of Armenian leadership.

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