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 …
Turkmenistan is denying the coronavirus
The Turkmen authorities have taken the position of completely denying even the hypothetical possibility that the coronavirus could appear in the country. About the author: …
The Coronavirus Pandemic and a Reprieve for the Planet – A Temporary or Permanent Improvement?
About the author: Kate Watters is the executive director of Crude Accountability For decades, the environmental movement has been saying that it is past time …
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: …
Combatting Isolation, Building Community: Activism and Life in the Time of COVID 19
About the author: Kate Watters is the executive director of Crude Accountability This past week, Crude Accountability marked its 17th anniversary, an incredible and joyous …
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 …
The year of environmental defenders – 2019 in review
Dear friend, As 2019 draws to an end, we celebrate this year’s heroes, environmental defenders—dedicated activists who sacrifice their well-being, and even their lives, to …
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 …