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Great power rhetoric, weak economy: contradictions of Dugin’s Russia

Great power rhetoric, weak economy: contradictions of Dugin’s Russia

Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin has sparked outrage across the South Caucasus and Central Asia with his recent interview advocating the annihilation of national sovereignties in these regions. Frankly speaking, one can hear similar “philosophical” monologues in almost any chaykhana across the South Caucasus. To give credit where it is due, however, Dugin at least attempts to support his arguments with historical references and statistics—something local armchair philosophers rarely bother with. The accuracy and interpretation of his facts, however, remain highly questionable.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev receives Zayed Award for Human Fraternity for 2026

President Ilham Aliyev receives Zayed Award for Human Fraternity for 2026

The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has announced the honourees of the prize’s 2026 edition, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Europe’s energy dilemma: misinformation, radical activism and truth about Azerbaijani gas

Europe’s energy dilemma: misinformation, radical activism and truth about Azerbaijani gas

Throughout human history, very few regions have shaped the world as profoundly as Europe. For this reason, humanity has often sought to look toward Europe, sometimes through conquest, as with the Achaemenids or the Huns, and sometimes through migration and cultural exchange. Yet over the past century or two, Europe has seen the rise of radical groups, including leftist movements, environmental activists, feminists, and others, that, intentionally or not, hinder the development of this historically powerful continent. By spreading fear, panic, and division, these movements have, in effect, tied the hands and feet of Europe’s historical engines of progress.

Business
China’s record imports and the shift from trade surplus to industrial gravity

China’s record imports and the shift from trade surplus to industrial gravity

In 2025, China’s imports hit a record value of 18.48 trillion yuan. For decades, the orthodox view of the Chinese economy focused almost exclusively on its export prowess. However, the granular breakdown of the 2025 data reveals that this operating model has been fundamentally superseded. The resilience of China’s imports now reflects a sophisticated industrial upgrading and a domestic market that has become indispensable to global growth.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Azerbaijan, Armenia assess Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section as part of regional connectivity push

Azerbaijan, Armenia assess Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section as part of regional connectivity push

On January 15, representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia jointly reviewed the current state of the Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section, the Cabinet of Ministers announced, as part of cooperation aimed at restoring key transport infrastructure across the South Caucasus, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
US steps up aerial reconnaissance around Iran for second time since protests erupted [PHOTO]

US steps up aerial reconnaissance around Iran for second time since protests erupted [PHOTO]

The United States has conducted repeated reconnaissance flights around Iran over the past two days, marking the second time such aerial activity has been observed since nationwide protests began in late December 2025, according to data from the Flightradar24 platform, Azernews reports.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Lifestyle
Etibar Asadli infuses Middle Eastern rhythms in latest album [PHOTOS]

Etibar Asadli infuses Middle Eastern rhythms in latest album [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's pianist and composer Etibar Asadli has presented his new album, WYA (Who You Are), to an audience at Paris' "La Petite Halle", Azernews reports.

Culture
Culture Ministry's representatives visit Martyrs' Alley [PHOTOS]

Culture Ministry's representatives visit Martyrs' Alley [PHOTOS]

The leadership and staff of the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, along with representatives from cultural institutions, agencies, and creative organizations, has visited the Martyrs' Alley on the eve of January 20th – the National Mourning Day, Azernews reports.

Events
World-renowned American sculptor Carole Feuerman’s exhibition opens at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

World-renowned American sculptor Carole Feuerman’s exhibition opens at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

The opening ceremony of World-renowned American sculptor Carole Feuerman’s exhibition “Reborn into the Water” was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center.

Sports
Youth and Sports Minister discusses Olympic preparations [PHOTOS]

Youth and Sports Minister discusses Olympic preparations [PHOTOS]

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, has conducted his 24th meeting with representatives of Azerbaijan's sports federations, Azernews reports.

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