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Toghrul Ali
Research Assistant
Toghrul Ali is a Research Intern at the Caspian Policy Center. He is an M.S. in Foreign Service (MSFS) candidate at Georgetown University, focusing his studies on Global Politics and Security. He completed his undergraduate degree in International Affairs with a concentration on Conflict Resolution at the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. Toghrul has previous work experience in both public and private sectors, specializing in writing analytical papers and policy proposals on geopolitical competition, emerging markets and energy politics of the Caspian Basin, Central Asia, and the Southern Caucasus.
News
Russia’s Premature Withdrawal, Withered Force
On April 16, footage showing the alleged withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Azerbaijan’s Karabakh
Caspian States to Hold Military Drills for the First Time Without Russia’s Participation
The repercussions of Russia's conflict with Ukraine are bleeding across Russia’s southern borders into the Caspian
Azerbaijan Strengthens Commitment to Double Gas Exports to Europe
Doubling gas exports from Azerbaijan to the European Union (EU) has been a primary focus
European and International Financial Institutions to Invest $10 Billion in the Middle Corridor
The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity convened January 29-30 in Brussels, uniting high-level representatives
A Delicate Balancing Act: Navigating Conflicts and Diplomacy: 2023 in Review
Great power influence is still present, but noticeably waning
French Connection: Macron’s Nuclear Deals in Central Asia
France has shifted its gaze to Central Asia in pursuit of uranium. With its markets in Africa disrupted, Paris is now seeking new sources for its yellowcake