OGI: From voluntary commitments to legal

The main goal for countries that aim to develop is to cultivate human capital. Creating conditions for the development of people who are aware of their rights, have protected rights, are educated, healthy, and highly skilled is a priority for countries that set this goal. This is also referred to as cultivating human capital.

One of the deputies suggested that we repeatedly show scenes of devastated Syria on our television channels. This way, people can understand that geopolitical stability is above all else. We should deeply analyze the policies that brought Syria to its current state and make them a lesson for our citizens, emphasizing that security comes before everything. In short, we should not pause propaganda efforts that stress the importance of security.

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan gave an extensive televised interview on January 7 to pro-government broadcasters, a format underscoring the tightly controlled media environment in the country. Notably absent were questions addressing public dissatisfaction over recent increases in utility prices, medicines, and basic goods, as well as modest adjustments to pensions and the minimum wage announced after the New Year.

As 2024 comes to a close, Azerbaijan finds itself at the crossroads of rapid political, economic, and social changes. The year was marked by key events that highlighted the country's ambitions and challenges, ranging from geopolitical shifts to domestic discontent.