Mehman Aliyev
Head of Turan analytical serviceDate of birth: 26 October 1957
Place of birth: Baku, Azerbaijan
Professional Interests
Transitional problems; Economic and political reform; religious freedoms; Democratic theory; freedom of the expression; Journalism; Diplomacy.
Education
1982-1985 Azerbaijan State University, Faculty of Philology
1985-1988 Moscow State University, Faculty of Journalism
Professional Experience
1990 Turan Information Agency, Director
1993 Presidential Apparatus Office, Public Relations Manager
1990 – 1991 Executive secretary of the magazine "Khazar"
1989 – 1990 Azerinform State Information Agency, contributor
1988 – 1989 "Molodej Azerbaijana", newspaper contributor
Languages
Azeri (native), Russian (fluent)
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A journey through the history of Azerbaijan usually begins with its best-known symbols—Gobustan, the Maiden Tower, and Ateshgah. These landmarks have long become part of the national historical canon...
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In the July heat, Ashgabat looked much as it always does: broad, nearly deserted avenues, gleaming white-marble government buildings, and meticulously choreographed state ceremonies. At first glance,...
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The NATO summit in Ankara, which concluded on July 8, will be remembered not for dramatic statements or new political declarations. Its significance lies elsewhere. The Alliance has completed its tran...
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Wars rarely reshape only the front lines. More often, they transform institutions, strategies and the very assumptions upon which security systems are built. That is precisely what is happening to NAT...
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President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has approved the law on the execution of the 2025 state budget, formalizing one of the most notable outcomes of the country's fiscal policy in recent years. Instea...
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On the morning of July 3, what began as a quiet summer day on the Buzovna coastline ended in tragedy. According to eyewitnesses, a pack of stray dogs attacked children near the beach. Two minors suffe...
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Azerbaijan’s housing market continued its upward trajectory in the first half of 2026, but in a far more complex configuration than in the previous two years. Formally, the sector remains active: cons...
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Azerbaijan’s automotive market in the first half of 2026 faced a sharp decline in imports while maintaining persistently high price levels, creating a rare combination for the sector: a shortage in fl...
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Why the New Clash Between the United States and Iran Is Changing the Logic of the Crisis The new United States strikes on Iranian territory on June 28 were not merely another episode in the exchange o...
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When Azerbaijan approved its strategy “Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development” in 2021, the document reflected the logic of its time: territorial reconstruction, economic...
