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Today, February 26, the day marking the 29th anniversary of the Khojaly massacre, carries a very different atmosphere compared to previous commemorations. Since February 26, 1992, Azerbaijanis around the world have been in mourning. For 28 years, both on local and international levels, they have actively endeavored to spread what is commonly referred to as “the truth about Karabakh.” Lawyers, diplomats, and historians have worked to make their voices heard by an international

Sent from God to the earth, a loyal warrior standing beside humans in the fight for freedom since the dawn of time, or carrying the great hero Köroğlu on his back in pursuit of adventures — the horse is far more than an equine in Azerbaijan; it is a true symbol and a source of pride. This alone reveals the roots of the profound attachment to this domesticated animal that has accompanied people for thousands of years.

Several cities in the country, such as Baku and Shaki, are located along the Silk Road, and for centuries Azerbaijan has been known and recognized as one of the emblematic centers of carpet weaving in the world. Weaving creates bonds both literally and symbolically, especially in a country like Azerbaijan — a civilizational crossroads between East and West, enriched by the cultures of three major former empires (Ottoman, Persian, and Russian). These bonds are therefore not on

February started with the most fulfilling of experiences. The think tank I preside, the @caspianresearchcenter hosted an @erasmusandtravels project in France. During a whole week almost 60 18-30 year olds came together, from France, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Portugal, Hungary & Italy to discuss an important matter: education of the next generations in a world where it can get challenging, as well as ways to protect children from online harms, ways to keep them healthy and stimul

Dawn announces itself gently. It is mild yet crisp when the first rays of the sun wake me. I step out of the caravanserai where I had stopped the night before. The other travelers, still asleep, do not hear me freeing myself from the hard wooden plank that served as my bed for one night. I pass through the gate; the reassuring scents of the travelers give way to the icy breeze of this land between plains and mountains. Here, the cold has a smell. It smells of adventure, of su

It was a hot summer. The heat was heavy. Hoping for shade, for rain, for a breeze, he lifted his eyes to the sky. The sun blinded him. Disheartened, he lowered his head, sighed, and his gaze drifted to the field standing before him. Empty. That field, once full of people, was empty. He recalled that time so distant he thought he had dreamed it. He remembered how children used to marvel at the sight of him. How lovers tenderly caressed his petals, how the Achiks sang him songs

International borders are drawn by weighing elements such as history, ethnography, and demography — notions often shaped by the lens through which one gazes, open to shifting interpretations. Yet once inscribed upon the map, they endure through a force beyond dispute: the rule of law. The Karabakh conflict has shed rivers of blood — and spilled an ocean of ink. On media frontlines, Armenian and Azerbaijani voices clash, each brandishing history as both shield and weapon. Kara

On Friday, October 21st, the Caspian Research Center co-organized, together with the associations ESPOL Défense and À vos bancs of ESPOL Lille (European School of Political and Social Sciences), a videoconference that was broadcast live on Instagram. The theme was the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia and its consequences.

As the Caspian Research Center, we continue our mission with determination: to encourage international academic discussion on the Caspian and Caucasus region, to open new fields of research, and to bring together young experts from different countries. In line with this vision, our recent special event stood out as a meaningful gathering that united both the worlds of diplomacy and academia. Throughout the event, a wide range of topics were addressed — including the geopoliti

🌷A look back in pictures at our inaugural evening, which took place on January 28, 2020. Thank you for coming in such great numbers and for all the support you give us.🌷 🌷Since then, we haven’t stopped working on various projects. We hope they will interest you, and we can’t wait to present the first ones to you… Stay tuned!🌷