Institute for Development and Diplomacy
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| Abbreviation | IDD |
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| Formation | 2022 |
| Headquarters | Baku, Azerbaijan |
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Director | Fariz Ismailzade |
| Website | https://idd.az/ |
The Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) is an Azerbaijan-based research institute specializing in building connections with communities worldwide engaged in expertise, research and policy-making.[1]
History
[edit]IDD was established under ADA University in 2022 with the goal of expanding connections with experts and communities engaged in research and policy-making, as well as strengthening its role in both the Silk Road region and the world in general.
Modeled on the experience of leading research institutions worldwide, the IDD considers itself a central hub for policy-oriented, interdisciplinary research and analysis at ADA University. It serves as a venue for policy-oriented conferences, briefings, and practical sessions. Its strategic vision is to serve as a regional center for the study and analysis of state policy, fostering intellectual discussions, training talented personnel, and promoting international advocacy.[2][3][4]
It is involved in publishing independent research, organizing conferences and policy briefings, and offering executive education programs.[5] According to multiple reports, IDD organizes events focused on regional and global topics.[6][7][8] The institute offers mentorship programs and international exchange opportunities, as stated in its official materials.[2]
Publications
[edit]The institute publishes materials on a range of topics, including diplomacy, development, and regional cooperation, particularly related to Azerbaijan and its neighbors. While the institute covers a broad geographic scope, its primary focus is on the overlapping regions to which Azerbaijan and its neighbours belong. IDD is also home to the academic book imprint ADA University Press and the quarterly policy journal "Baku Dialogues".
Baku Dialogues
[edit]Baku Dialogues is an English-language quarterly journal published by ADA University. Initially launched in September 2014 and re-launched in September 2020, the journal explores policy issues relevant to the broader Silk Road region. A term used to define the geopolitical area spanning from Anatolia to the warm seas, across the Caspian Sea to the Great Steppe, east to the Altai Mountains and Taklamakan Desert, and south to the Hindu Kush and Indus Valley, encompassing the Persian Gulf and Fertile Crescent to the Black Sea.[9]
The journal focuses on present-day issues such as energy politics, infrastructure security, economic development, and cultural heritage that affect the international standing of the Silk Road region. It aims to provide insight into the political and economic crossroads between different geographies, its role as an intercessor between major powers and its position as a gateway for regional and international interactions.[10]
The intended audience for Baku Dialogues includes policymakers, diplomats, business executives, academics, journalists, and others involved in regional and international affairs. It serves as a platform for intellectual discussion, policy-oriented debates, and diverse & independent policy perspectives.[11]
Journal Issues[12]:
- Volume 8, Issue 3, Spring 2025
- Volume 8, Issue 2, Winter 2024-2025
- Volume 8, Issue 1, Autumn 2024
- Volume 7, Issue 4, Summer 2024
- Volume 7, Issue 3, Spring 2024
- Volume 7, Issue 2, Winter 2023-2024
- Volume 7, Issue 1, Autumn 2023
- Volume 6, Issue 4, Summer 2023
- Volume 6, Issue 3, Spring 2023
- Volume 6, Issue 2, Winter 2022-2023
- Volume 6, Issue 1, Autumn 2022
- Volume 5, Issue 4, Summer 2022
- Volume 5, Issue 3, Spring 2022
- Volume 5, Issue 2, Winter 2022
- Volume 5, Issue 1, Autumn 2021
- Volume 4, Issue 4, Summer 2021
- Volume 4, Issue 3, Spring 2021
- Volume 4, Issue 2, Winter 2020
- Volume 4, Issue 1, Autumn 2020
- Volume 3, Issue 1, Winter 2016
- Volume 2, Issue 1, Summer 2015
- Volume 1, Issue 1, Autumn 2014
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Institute for Development and Diplomacy". think-thanks.az.
- ^ a b "About IDD". Institute for Development and Diplomacy.
- ^ "ICESCO, ADA University, and Institute for Development and Diplomacy in Azerbaijan hold roundtable discussion on strategic foresight". ICESCO.
- ^ "ADA University's Institute of Development and Diplomacy hosts an event of international importance". Azerbaijan State News Agency (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ "ADA University's Institute for Development and Diplomacy is accepting applications for the 18th Baku Summer Energy School". Azerbaijan State News Agency (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ "ADA University's Institute of Development and Diplomacy hosts an event of international importance". UNESCO.
- ^ "A memorandum was signed between the ADA's Development and Diplomacy Institute and the Romanian Diplomatic Institute". azerbaijan-news.az (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ "The Climate and Water Summit was organized by the Institute for Development and Diplomacy and its partners". baki-xeber.com (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ "Baku Dialogues". COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS.
- ^ "Winter issue of Baku Dialogues journal released". Azerbaijan State News Agency.
- ^ "Editorial Statement". Baku Dialogues.
- ^ "Research and Analysis". IDD. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2025-07-12.