As Russia’s influence weakens in the South Caucasus, China is becoming an increasingly important player in the region. China’s growing need for hydrocarbon and other …
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Land of Fire in a World on Fire: Contextualizing Azerbaijan’s Oil and Gas Industry
Azerbaijan, home to some of the world’s largest gas condensate fields and a hub for international energy routes,
New Report Uses Unique Methodology to Urge Azerbaijan’s Oil and Gas Sector to Act on Its International Commitments
Crude Accountability’s new report, Flames of Toxicity: Environmental and Social Impacts of Azerbaijan’s Oil and Gas Development, documents the toxic effects of Azerbaijan’s oil and …
The War in Nagorno-Karabakh Brought Multiple Violations of Freedom of Expression in Azerbaijan on and away from the Frontline
Zhala Bayramova, Founder of the Azerbaijan Under Legal Criticism platform The government of Azerbaijan used the recent territorial war between Armenia and Azerbaijan to further …
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Crude Accountability seeks a part-time Communications Assistant who will provide support to the organization’s staff and consultants. The position is currently available for 6 months, …
Economic Crisis in Azerbaijan: Delayed Reforms, Fluctuating Oil Prices, and the Pandemic
The Azerbaijani economy is facing a massive crisis due to the systemic failure of the government to enact reforms. Global oil prices drop and the …
Azerbaijan: Responsible Government or Running for Revenge?
The government of Azerbaijan is exploiting the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic to further tighten the screws on civil society inside its borders. About the Author: Zhala …
Virtual Roundtable and Report Launch: Azerbaijan’s Oil Profits, Corruption, and Poverty
Crude Accountability cordially invites everyone to join our virtual roundtable and report launch to discuss economic, social, and political impacts of oil revenues in Azerbaijan. …
Azerbaijani Authorities Should Immediately Release Opposition Leader Tofiq Yugublu
Washington DC—Crude Accountability is deeply concerned about the detention of opposition leader Tofiq Yugublu who is currently in pre-trial detention in Baku, Azerbaijan on trumped-up …
Global Oil Crisis Will Have a Dramatic Effect on Azerbaijan’s Budget
The sharp drop in world oil prices in March and April 2020 have prompted discussions on the state of the Azerbaijani economy. About the Author: …