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expanding the dialogue and cooperation. The internet page: www.crrc.az, www.
crrccenters.org
“Turk-Islam” Research Center
The center was established on September 6, 2008. Its documents were not
sent for registration as it was operating in the composition of Public Union of
“Modern Development”. The activity of the agency is regulated by the Regulations
approved by managerial staff of the union. The activity of the center is coordinated
by Agshin Atalizade, member of managerial staff of Public Union of “Modern
Development”.
The main activity of the Center is of scientific-ideological direction. The
Center has a separate page on internet site is: http:/www.uluturk.info;
“Region” International Analytical Centre (RIAC)
“Region” International Analytical Center (RIAC) is a Baku-based think-
tank in Azerbaijan working on policy issues in Post-Soviet Space. The Center was
established on 2009 and was registered on 2012 year.The head of the Center is
political scientist Razi Nurullayev. The internet (facebook) page is: https://www.
facebook. com/ Region.BAM?ref=profile.
RIAC It works on preparation of geopolitical policy papers that touch upon
recommendations on the potential solution of existing conflicts and Euro-Atlantic
integration. It also studies the impact of climate change on the politics, use of
art and culture as well as social media tools on the emerging democracies. RIAC
organizes round tables, seminars, conferences and other events to bring together
policy-makers ad experts to discuss the issues of interest for both parties within
the RIAC mission context.
RIAC thinks become one of the well-planned and structured alternative think-
tank in the country and will be capable of influencing public policy at both the re-
gional and national levels. RIAC is going to be the first think-tank to deal not only
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with European Integration, but also with Asian integration. Becouse Azerbaijan is
located at the cross-roads of Europe and Asia.
The Think Tanks and Research Centers operating
in the field of security and the military
“Atlas” Research Center
The center was established in 2005, but was not registered yet. The founders
are Elkhan Shahinoglu and Afet Guliyeva. The head is Elkhan Shahinoglu.
The main directions of activity are the analyses about political and security
researches, preparation of political documents, the resolution of the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict, processes in the region.
Center for Eurasian Security and Strategic Studies
The Center was established in March, 2006 and was registered on February 19,
2009. The founders are Hatem Jabbarly, Ilham Hasanov and Elmira Mammadova.
The head is Hatem Jabbarli. The main aim of the center is to contribute to the
increase of the level of strategic analysis of international processes. The official
internet site: www.atsam.org
“Doctrine” Journalists’ Military Research Center Public Union
The Center was established in May, 2006, was registered on December 26,
2007. The center was founded by Jasur Mammadov (Sumerinli) and I.Abbasov.
Head of the center is Jasur Mammadov. The main direction of activity of the
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center is to conduct researches in the field of defence and security, to organize the
development of military journalism.
Center for Military Analytical Investigations
The center was established on July 15, 2008, was registered on July 16, 2009.
The founders are Yashar Jafarly, Ildirim Mammadov and Jasur Mammadov. Head
is Yashar Jafarly.
The main activity of the center is of military direction. The main aim and
function is to conduct analytical research and investigations in the field of security
and defence, to analyze them, give references and explanations, forecast them.
The internet site: www.milaz.info
Think Tanks and Research Centers acting in ecological field
Sumgayit Center for Environmental Rehabilitation
The center was established in May, 2001, was registered on August 9, 2002.
The founders are UNDP and Sumgayit “Ecopark” environmental organization.
Head is Arif Islamzade. The main direction of activity is social, ecological and
economy-oriented.
“Ecological – Renaissance” Public Union
The union was established in 2004, was registered on July 8, 2005. The
founders are Irshad Abbasov and Khagani Mahmudov. At present, head is Irshad
Abbasov. The
main activity is of ecological, social and economic direction.
National Ecological Forecasting Center
The founders are Telman Zeynalov, Farida Rustambayova and Farikha
Gadimbayova. Head is Telman Zeynalov. The main field of activity of the center is
environmental protection and ecological policy. The main goal is the restoration of
environment, formation of a new ecological thinking in the society about it, holding
trainings-workshops, publication of contemporary books, brochures, instructions
about nature, implementation of technologies about emission management and
inexhaustible energy. Official internet site: www.azeco.info