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…
Exposing Suspicious Contracting Practices: A Deep Dive into Georgian Dream’s Operations
Introduction Recent investigations by Transparency International Georgia and other watchdog organizations have unearthed alarming practices in Georgia’s public procurement processes,…
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…
Azerbaijan’s Seaside Boulevard Department Officials Under Investigation for Corruption
The recent corruption investigation in Azerbaijan, focused on officials within the Seaside Boulevard Department, highlights the persistence of systemic issues…