We publish Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu’s research exposing corruption among the Azerbaijani elites.
About the Files
Gubad Ibadoghlu published hundreds of analytical and academic papers on topics regarding human rights, corruption, energy and governance in Azerbaijan. We are updating the page continuously as we’re collecting more of his files. Please help us to publish more papers by sending them to gubadfiles@gmail.com.
The two latest uploads are found below.
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The EU’s Phase-Out of Russian Gas: Progress, Risks, and Security Implications
AbstractThis article examines the implications of the European Union’s recent energy policy developments, with a particular focus on the strategy to phase out Russian gas imports and diversify supply sources. It analyzes the vulnerabilities inherent in the EU’s diversification approach, highlighting the introduction of new regulatory measures—most notably Regulation (EU) 2026/261—which establish strict controls to…
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Europe’s Energy Interests and the Authoritarian Trade-Off
AbstractIn response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union has accelerated efforts to diversify its energy supply and reduce structural dependence on Russian gas. Within this strategy, Azerbaijan has emerged as a significant alternative supplier through the Southern Gas Corridor and the 2022 EU–Azerbaijan Memorandum of Understanding, which sets a target of increasing…
“[Dr. Gubad] who is cockcrowing from abroad shut your tongue into your stomach!”
Ilham Aliyev
President and autocratic ruler of Azerbaijan