Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Crusade: Renewed Charges Against Former Officials Signal a Turning Point
In a significant development in Armenia’s ongoing battle against corruption, the Prosecutor General’s Office has filed new charges against Seyran…
Former German Lawmakers Stand Trial Over Alleged Azerbaijani Bribes
In a significant development highlighting the pervasive reach of Azerbaijani corruption into European political institutions, two former German parliamentarians, Axel…
Ramin Isayev Trial Restarts with New Judicial Panel
The high-profile trial of Ramin Isayev, former CEO of SOCAR AQS, has taken a new turn. Following the recent promotion…
Andranik Piloyan – A Fall From Grace
Overview Andranik Piloyan, a retired Armenian army general and former Minister of Emergency Situations, is a high-profile figure whose legacy…
Azerbaijan’s Corporate Governance Reforms: A Step Toward Transparency and Efficiency?
AIH was established as a management body tasked with overseeing 12 of the country’s key SOEs, including major players like…
Azerbaijan’s Crackdown on Fines Corruption
In a recent session of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (National Assembly), Finance Minister Samir Sharifov highlighted a significant issue: fines imposed…
Armenia’s Former Deputy PM Oversaw Project That Benefited His Family Company
In 2018, Armenia witnessed a seismic shift in its political landscape through the peaceful protests of the “Velvet Revolution.” The…
COP29 in Azerbaijan: A Crucial Global Climate Summit and the Opportunists Lurking in the Shadows
As Azerbaijan prepares to host COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties, the eyes of the world are turning toward…
Azerbaijan’s Fight Against Corruption: A New Chapter in Collaboration with UNODC
On October 18, 2024, Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General’s Office, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),…
Former Georgian Defense Minister David Kezerashvili Implicated in Online Scam Investigation
David Kezerashvili, Georgia’s former defense minister, has found himself at the center of an international scandal involving a fraudulent call…