BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 26. Baku Community, an
Azerbaijani analytical heart, has held its subsequent occasion underneath its
ongoing mission “Evaluation of Hybrid and Ideological Threats,”
carried out with the assist of the State Company for Assist to
Non-Governmental Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Pattern
reviews.
The occasion introduced collectively senior officers from the Baku
Community Middle and professional contributors.
Opening the occasion, the middle’s director, Elchin Agajanov,
emphasised that involving numerous consultants within the mission
strengthens collaborative efforts:
“One of many biggest duties going through Azerbaijan immediately is
to talk out on the worldwide stage, to convey the reality, and
to guard nationwide pursuits. It’s not sufficient to carry occasions and
discussions solely throughout the nation. Azerbaijani realities should
be voiced in worldwide tribunals, highlighted in European
diplomacy, international media, and professional circles. If these truths don’t
grow to be reference factors there, a lot work stays to be accomplished.
In immediately’s world, each subject calls for its personal specialised
experience and methodology. Some draw from worldwide legislation, others
carry expertise in info expertise, whereas some are consultants
in political science or strategic communication. When the information
and expertise of those numerous specialists are mixed, the impression of
their collective work turns into way more highly effective.
The protection of a nation is achieved not solely with weapons, however
with phrases, concepts, arguments, and information.
‘We’re stronger collectively’ is not only a slogan; it’s the
philosophy of sensible motion. A single voice could also be native, however
the voices of dozens or a whole lot of consultants can attain the
worldwide stage and achieve energy. It’s this unity that has
allowed Azerbaijan to interrupt the knowledge blockade and current
its trigger to the world. This success displays not solely diplomacy
but in addition the systematic work of civil society, consultants, and
intellectuals.
Most significantly, this battle is just not just for immediately however for
future generations. Making certain state safety and passing on a
robust, impartial, and revered Azerbaijan to future generations
is an obligation for all of us. This mission can solely be completed
collectively – by way of the mixed energy, synchronized efforts, and
collaboration of execs from totally different fields for a typical
objective,” he mentioned.
Sahil Karimli, deputy director of Pattern Worldwide
Data Company and mission director of Baku Community,
highlighted the middle’s broad capabilities:
“The bottom line is directing assets successfully. Right now’s occasion
focuses on hybrid and ideological threats. These threats in opposition to
Azerbaijan existed throughout the occupation, throughout the struggle, and
proceed immediately. They’re primarily focused in any respect generations of
society, particularly youth and susceptible teams. Due to this fact, we should
focus not simply on protection however on proactive measures. Solely by way of
group can we successfully counter these ideological assaults,”
he mentioned.
Political analyst and director of the Middle for Political and
Authorized Research, Khayal Bashirov, famous that hybrid warfare stays
considered one of Azerbaijan’s most critical challenges:
“Throughout the occupation, our nation was stored underneath an
info blockade, and the world largely didn’t know whose
territories have been occupied. Hybrid wars are way more harmful than
classical navy wars. The supply of the menace might be any
nation. Sadly, NGO exercise on this space stays weak,” he
mentioned.
Political commentator Turab Rzayev emphasised the significance of
uniting people with numerous expertise and views:
“The bottom line is not that each one opinions are the identical, however that they
are expressed for a typical objective. Our objective is to stay in a extra
developed, safe state and cross it on confidently to future
generations. This could solely be achieved by way of joint motion.
Nations all over the world have been strengthened over centuries by
belief. We should outline our function clearly and mobilize our assets
to the fullest,” he mentioned.
Politologist Samir Hummetov confused the need of
coordination:
“We generally method minor points superficially. However
unresolved, these points develop and grow to be critical threats. In
developed international locations immediately, intelligence and expertise are as
vital as trade. Jews are thought of among the many smartest
folks; they suppose, produce, and ship outcomes. Individually, we
can accomplish duties, however collectively we obtain a far better
impact,” he mentioned.
The initiative, which runs from Could by way of the tip of August
2025, seeks to establish and counteract the sources of
information-psychological assaults focusing on Azerbaijan’s
sovereignty, worldwide popularity, and strategic
pursuits—together with media campaigns, disinformation, and
ideological affect. The mission engages worldwide consultants
and analysts with the assist of state establishments.
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