Roundtables

Glen Howard: “Azerbaijan is the most important country in the Caucasus”The roundtable discussion on the topic of “Think-tanks: cooperation for development” was held at the Center for Strategic Studies (SAM) on March 15, 2012.

Round-table on “Civil Society: realities and perspectives” heldOn April 5, 2012, round-table titled “Civil Society: realities and perspectives” was held at Center for Strategic Studies (SAM).

The future of Turkey-Azerbaijan relations was discussed at SAMThe roundtable discussion on the topic of “The future of Turkey-Azerbaijan relations” was held at the Center for Strategic Studies on March 15, 2012.

'World Energy Outlook 2011' presented at the Center for Strategic StudiesCenter for Strategic Studies hosted a presentation ceremony of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Special Report, titled “World Energy Outlook 2011.

"Energy Cooperation and Environmental Protection in the wider Black Sea area"On Tuesday, 29 November 2011, the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS), in cooperation with the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan(SAM), successfully organised a Round Table Discussion on "Energy Cooperation and Environmental Protection in the wider Black Sea area".

The memorandum of cooperation was signed between Center for Strategic Studies and Argentine Council for International RelationsThe memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Center for Strategic Studies (SAM) and the Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI) within the framework of the SAM Deputy Director Gulshan Pashayeva’s visit to Argentina.

Center for Strategic Studies of Azerbaijan and Italy`s Institute for International Political Studies have signed MoUThe Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, SAM and Italy`s Institute for International Political Studies, ISPI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

Climate Change and Renewable Energy resources in the Wider Black Sea AreaOn the 8th of July, 2011 in Baku, the Center of Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic pf Azerbaijan together with the International Center for Black Sea Studies (Greece) held a round table entitled “Climate Change and Renewable Energy Resources in the Wider Black Sea Area” within the “Hellenic-Azerbaijani Green Energy Axis” Forum.

Barack Obama Administration and Azerbaijan-Armenia Nagorno Karabakh ConflictOn April 29, 2011, the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SAM) held a discussion meeting “Barack Obama Administration and Azerbaijan-Armenia Nagorno Karabakh Conflict” with the participation of the Faculty Member of the School of the Political Sciences at the University of Haifa (Israel), the visiting professor at the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, Dr.

“Changing balance in the Middle East region”On April 15, 2011, the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SAM) held a round table “Changing balance in the Middle East region” with the Chief Executive Officer and founder of STRATFOR, Dr. George Friedman, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal “Russia in Global Affairs”, Fyodor Lukyanov. Government officials, experts on regional and international affairs, SAM research fellows as well as professors and students from different universities attended the panel discussion.

Memorandum of cooperation was signed between think tanks of Azerbaijan and RussiaOn March 14, 2011 Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Russian Institute of Strategic Research (RISI) and Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CSS). The document was signed by Gulshan Pashayeva, Deputy Director of CSS and Leonid Reshetnokov, Director of RISI.

Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Center for Strategic Studies and the leading Turkish think tankOn March 7, 2011 Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in Baku between the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Center for Strategic Research of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey. Memorandum was signed by Dr. Gulshan Pashayeva, Acting Director of the CSS on behalf of the Azerbaijani side. Dr. Bulent Aras, Director of the Center for Strategic Research of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey and advisor to Turkish foreign minister, put his signature on behalf of the Turkish side.

European Dimension of Caspian EnergyOn Thursday November 18, 2010, the SAM Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan co-hosted a roundtable discussion with Belgium's Transcaspian Initiative entitled “European Dimension of Caspian Energy” Mr. Mihnea Constantinescu, ambassador-at-large and special representative for energy security in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania reported on the need for smart investments in wise partnerships. Dr. Roland Kobia, ambassador and head of the European Union delegation to Azerbaijan reported on the EU's energy security.

Turkish-Azerbaijani relations: expectations and outcomesOn October 7, The Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SAM) held the roundtable discussion titled “Turkish-Azerbaijani relations: expectations and outcomes.” Present, were representatives of academic circles, experts of SAM and MFA, experts on regional and international relations, and representatives of Turkish foundations in Azerbaijan. Invited as guest Speakers were Dr. Cagri Erhan, professor of Ankara University and Director of the European Research Center at the same University, Dr. Mitat Celikpala, the Department Chair of International Relations faculty at Kadir Has University, and Dr. Sinem Achikmeshe, the Assistant Professor of International Relations at TOBB University.

A Global Peace Scenario: the Revolution in Security AffairsIn October 2010, the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SAM) held its round table discussion within the framework of "discussion meetings" entitled "A Global Peace Scenario: the Revolution in Security Affairs".

Roundtable with Dr. Theodore Karasik, Director of Research and Development at the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA)On September 22, 2010, Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SAM) held the roundtable discussion titled “Persian Gulf Littoral Security and Azerbaijan: A View from the UAE” with representatives of academic circles, experts of SAM, diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan, as well as specialists on regional and international relations. Invited as a Guest Speaker, Dr. Theodore Karasik, Director of Research and Development at the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) presented at the event.

Roundtable with Mr. Bulat Sultanov, Director of Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of KazakhstanOn September 13, 2010, Center for Strategic Studies (SAM) held the roundtable discussion titled “Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan: bilateral relations and regional ties” with representatives of MFA, SAM, diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan, Members of Parliament as well as experts on regional and international relations. Invited as a Guest Speaker, Dr. Bulat Sultanov, Director of Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Kazakhstan Republic (KazISS) presented at the event.

NATO and New Strategic ConceptOn July 21st, 2010 the Center for Strategic Studies (SAM) held the next roundtable devoted to the topic "NATO and New Strategic Concept" within the framework of discussion meetings.

Roundtable on the topic “Social order and democracy”On June 29, 2010, a roundtable on the topic “Social order and democracy” was held at the Center for Strategic Studies (SAM).

Roundtable with Dr. George Friedman, Chief Executive Officer of analytical center "STRATFOR"On June 10, 2010 the Center for Strategic Studies (SAM) held the next roundtable devoted to the topic "The imbalance of U.S. foreign policy" within the framework of discussion meetings.