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 …
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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: …
‘The Empty Bucket of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan: Profits and Profiteering’ Report Highlights the Heavy Dependence of the Azerbaijan’s Economy on Volatile Oil Prices
Washington, D.C., Release: March 18, 2020 The new report The Empty Bucket of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan: Profits and Profiteering co-authored and produced …
Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan were marred by fraud and violence
Crude Accountability is deeply concerned about the use of brutal violence against opposition candidates, journalists, and election observers during and following the February 9 snap …
What and Where Azerbaijan Spends on Defense
A hike in oil revenues in 2010-2015 in Azerbaijan coincided with a rapid increase in the country’s spending on its defense sector. However, with no …
Azerbaijan signs international agreements but fails to meet their obligations
The government of Azerbaijan had signed various international conventions and joined different global agreements but still refuses to meet its obligations related to independent civil …
Azerbaijan spends unprecedented resources on lobbying
More than $150 billion in oil and gas revenues over the past 10 years created unprecedented opportunities for Azerbaijan to invest into lobbying to hush critical …