The Caspian region is in a period of monumental change. From the build out of trans-Caspian connectivity, growing economies, and environmental issues, to geopolitical shifts enveloping the Caucasus, this region is moving in ways that would have been difficult to imagine a decade ago.

This has made the work of the Caspian Policy Center, now entering its 10th year, all the more crucial. This document, which encapsulates the myriad of events and trips abroad conducted by CPC in 2024, demonstrates how these shifts in the region have translated into one of our most productive years to date.

In 2024, we hosted four major conferences spread out across Washington D.C., New York, and London, held many smaller events in Washington, and launched a new website. Numerous times CPC brought together leaders from government, business world, and the non-governmental sector who are shaping the region. Our team made numerous trips this year to destinations across Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, where we gained first hand knowledge from policy makers and private sector stake-holders.

The end result of this work has been events and publications that reflect the dramatic moment for the Caspian region. In 2024, our team released major publications on topics such as water and energy security, critical minerals, the Middle Corridor, and more.

CPC’s degree of focus on and depth of understanding of this region remains unmatched. We look forward to 2025 and the future work of providing our audience with high quality detailed reporting and analysis.

 

Efgan Nifti, CPC President

2024 Year in Review