Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan faces hard search for new growth drivers
Spending plans are reined in as oil revenues fall, but gas output may reduce the urgency of diversifying the economy
AzerbaijanAzerbaijani president promotes wife to embed dynasty
As well as her role as first lady, Mehriban Aliyeva comes from a powerful family
AzerbaijanAzerbaijan land bridge will fortify Russia-Iran axis
Interests coincide as Russia seeks a southern trade outlet and Iran looks northwards
AzerbaijanAzerbaijan looks to gas as oil's importance wanes
The oil industry will contribute modestly to OPEC's cuts as the government looks to alternative foundations for growth
AzerbaijanIsrael finds ready arms market in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan buys Israeli drones to spy on its Armenian neighbours
AzerbaijanAzerbaijani leader narrows access to power
Constitutional changes reflect a shift from monolithic to personalised rule
AzerbaijanAzerbaijani leader uses vote to personalise power
Ilham Aliyev's efforts to centralise control of the state are aimed more at those around him than at the opposition
AzerbaijanAzerbaijan bank will work to restore trust in manat
A 5.5 percentage point rise in the key interest rate is the fourth this year
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