Emerging Markets
Ilham Aliyev's Re-Election in 2013: A Look Back on Azerbaijan's Presidential Elections
| 4 viewsThe 2013 Presidential elections in Azerbaijan saw the re-election of incumbent President Ilham Aliyev, who secured 84.72% of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission. President Aliyev'…
Azerbaijan's $3 Billion Azerbaijan Tower: The Crown Jewel of the Khazar Islands
| 87 viewsThe construction of the Azerbaijan Tower and the Khazar Islands, a $100 billion city of 41 artificial islands in the Caspian Sea, was first planned to begin in 2015 and be completed by 2025. There…
Azerbaijan vs UAE: Comparing the Oil-rich Countries' GDP and Living Standards
| 16 viewsHave you read the recent article on NYTimes about Azerbaijan's ambitious plan to become famous? Azerbaijan, like UAE, is an oil-rich country with aspirations for growth and development. In this post…
The State of Ukraine's Economy: A Look Since the Collapse of the Soviet Union
| 5 viewsUkraine, a country once considered as an integral part of the Soviet Union, has had a checkered economic history since its independence. Despite being one of the largest economies in Eastern Europe…