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Josephine Freund
Deputy Director, Academics and Research
Josephine Freund is CPC's Deputy Director of Academics and Research. She completed her MA with a Merit mark in International Relations from King’s College London at the Department of War Studies, during which she focused on the power dynamics between Russian and Chechen administrations. Before this, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA from the George Washington University with a Major in History and a Minor in Russian Language and Literature. With a passion for languages, Josephine speaks Russian, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish.
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A Friendship Made Public: Herzog’s Prominent Visit to Azerbaijan
When Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, arrived in Baku on May 30, the top item on the agenda was defense. Both Israel and Azerbaijan have
Azerbaijan-Iran Relations Deteriorate Amid Shifting World Dynamics
There does seem to be an emerging understanding in the U.S. State Department over the importance of promoting Azerbaijan’s security endeavors
Azerbaijan-Iran Relations Further Deteriorate as Iran Flies Warplane along Border
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Armenia’s New National Budget: A Drastic New Commitment to Military Capacity
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Global Perspectives: UAE in the Caspian Region
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Caspian Region Comes Together to Aid in Earthquake Disaster Relief Efforts
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