Prominent economist Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu was brutally beaten and arrested on July 23, 2023 and is being held on trumped up charges. We call for …
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Urgent: Prominent Economist, Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu Assaulted, Arrested, Denied Critical Medical Care in Azerbaijan
Linden, July 24 – Gubad Ibadoghlu, a world-renowned academic and economist dedicated to promoting democracy, transparency, and accountability, was arrested on July 23rd in Baku, …
Beyond Oil: Azerbaijan and China Trade Relations
In the first article of this series, we examined China’s growing political and economic influence in Azerbaijan. In this article, we look through an economic …
Azerbaijan was rewarded without playing the game. Why name Azerbaijan a “reliable partner”?
In July 2022 the European Union named Azerbaijan a “reliable partner” and increased gas imports from the state. Some civil society members have criticized that decision and consider it unethical to reward Azerbaijan with a new contract.
Beyond Oil: Examining China’s Influence in Azerbaijan
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 …
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 …