Azerbaijan
Caucasus
With billions of dollars in investments in natural gas and renewable energy, Azerbaijan is banking on long-term growth in the energy sector.
Caucasus
New agreements between Georgia and Azerbaijan are intended to strengthen energy trade and transit in the South Caucasus.
Caucasus
Too many college graduates, too few skilled jobs: Azerbaijan is grappling with a growing education crisis in the labor market.
Caucasus
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has significantly lowered its forecast for GDP growth in 2026. Instead of the 2.4 percent expected in February, it now expects…
Caucasus
Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly important to Germany as an energy partner, a logistics hub, and a stabilizing force in the South Caucasus.
Caucasus
Azerbaijan is investing billions in the reconstruction of Karabakh and aims to develop the region into a new economic hub.
Caucasus
Iran's border closure is causing long traffic jams at the port of Alat and significantly delaying shipments to Central Asia.
Caucasus
The South Caucasus is economically intertwined with Iran. Armenia’s trade, in particular, could suffer greatly if the situation escalates.
Caucasus
Due to airspace closures in the Middle East, international air traffic is increasingly being rerouted through the South Caucasus.
Caucasus
According to an analysis by ING, a rise in oil prices could significantly boost Azerbaijan’s export earnings and government revenue.
Caucasus
Fitch Solutions forecasts 2.5 percent growth for Azerbaijan in 2026—driven by domestic consumption, despite a weak oil sector.