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Azerbaijan’s export mix evolves as non-oil sectors take lead

Azerbaijan’s export mix evolves as non-oil sectors take lead

Azerbaijan’s economy has long been associated with its vast oil reserves, often overshadowing the potential of other sectors. Yet, the latest data from January to November 2025 demonstrates a clear shift: the country’s non-oil exports are no longer a marginal contributor but a driving force in its economic diversification strategy. Compared to the same period in 2024, Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector exports increased by 7.3%, reaching $3.3 billion. This growth is not merely numerical—it reflects a deeper structural transformation, signaling a maturation of Azerbaijan’s industrial, agricultural, and food production capacities.

EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

The EU calls its new 64-page agenda with Armenia a “strategic partnership.” In practice, it reads like a political time capsule, one that drags the region back into the pre-2020 mindset and recycles narratives already settled on the ground. After the Washington D.C. Summit and the initialing of the Azerbaijan–Armenia peace agreement, Brussels had an opportunity to solidify progress. Instead, the EU chose to anchor Armenia’s political comfort zone while sidelining the core realities that define today’s South Caucasus.

Ruben Vardanyan’s trial continued with examination of documents [PHOTOS]

Ruben Vardanyan’s trial continued with examination of documents [PHOTOS]

Court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, charged under multiple articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other grave offenses, continued on December 12.

NATO urged to review strategic framework to prepare for multi-domain challenges from Russia

NATO urged to review strategic framework to prepare for multi-domain challenges from Russia

NATO should reassess its strategic framework and prepare for potential confrontations with Russia that go beyond “the fight for the Atlantic” or land operations in Europe, according to a recent review by the NATO Military College.

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