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Iran 2026: Economic and Political Factors Triggering Protests and Possible Scenarios

4 January, 2026

Iran 2026: Economic and Political Factors Triggering Protests and Possible Scenarios

IntroductionThe protests in Iran that began in the final days of 2025 and have continued to grow are on the

The Nightmare of the Post-Oil Era

16 December, 2025

The Nightmare of the Post-Oil Era

(This article was prepared within the framework of the KHAR Center's research on Azerbaijani authoritarianism) ✍️ Elman Fattah – Director of

Buying Stability with Gas: Serbia’s Energy Dependence on Russia and the Growing Potential for Democratic Resistance

20 October, 2025

Buying Stability with Gas: Serbia’s Energy Dependence on Russia and the Growing Potential for Democratic Resistance

IntroductionAt the end of September, the Serbian government was highly optimistic that signing a new gas deal with Russia would

The China Factor: Exporting Authoritarian Dependency from Central Asia to the South Caucasus

The China Factor: Exporting Authoritarian Dependency from Central Asia to the South Caucasus

China's growing influence in global and regional political balances has placed it at the center of international attention. It is

Azerbaijan's Regional Trade Agreements Post-WTO Rejection: Who Benefits More from Mutual Trade?

Azerbaijan's Regional Trade Agreements Post-WTO Rejection: Who Benefits More from Mutual Trade?

Azerbaijan is one of only a few countries — including three former Soviet republics (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Belarus) — that