Toghrul Ali

Research Assistant

Toghrul Ali is a Research Intern at the Caspian Policy Center. He is an M.S. in Foreign Service (MSFS) candidate at Georgetown University, focusing his studies on Global Politics and Security. He completed his undergraduate degree in International Affairs with a concentration on Conflict Resolution at the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. Toghrul has previous work experience in both public and private sectors, specializing in writing analytical papers and policy proposals on geopolitical competition, emerging markets and energy politics of the Caspian Basin, Central Asia, and the Southern Caucasus.

News

Russia’s Premature Withdrawal, Withered Force

On April 16, footage showing the alleged withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Azerbaijan’s Karabakh

Caspian States to Hold Military Drills for the First Time Without Russia’s Participation

The repercussions of Russia's conflict with Ukraine are bleeding across Russia’s southern borders into the Caspian

Azerbaijan Strengthens Commitment to Double Gas Exports to Europe

Doubling gas exports from Azerbaijan to the European Union (EU) has been a primary focus

European and International Financial Institutions to Invest $10 Billion in the Middle Corridor

The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity convened January 29-30 in Brussels, uniting high-level representatives

A Delicate Balancing Act: Navigating Conflicts and Diplomacy: 2023 in Review

Great power influence is still present, but noticeably waning

French Connection: Macron’s Nuclear Deals in Central Asia

France has shifted its gaze to Central Asia in pursuit of uranium. With its markets in Africa disrupted, Paris is now seeking new sources for its yellowcake