Elnur Kalbizada

I. Coordination and Administration of Graduate and Postgraduate Education

a) Oversight of teaching methodologies and academic curriculum development for master’s-level programs.

b) Supervision and evaluation of doctoral research, including the organization and facilitation of dissertation defenses.

II. Integration of Education and Scientific Research

a) Strategic management of educational and research activities to ensure synergy between academic coursework and scientific inquiry at the university level.

b) Development and implementation of institutional policies to foster innovation in research methodologies.

III. Leadership in Academic and Scholarly Events

a) Organization of international and national conferences to disseminate research findings and foster academic collaboration.

b) Promotion of interdisciplinary dialogues through workshops, symposia, and seminars.

IV. Specialized Research Leadership in International Relations

a) As a Doctor of Political Science, direct specialized research initiatives in the fields of International Relations and Regional Studies, with a focus on Eurasia, the Middle East, and the Caucasus.

b) Mentor graduate and doctoral students in advanced research methodologies and geopolitical analysis.

Teaching subjects related to political history and international relations.

I. Advanced Research Leadership on Armenia's Socio-Political Dynamics

a) Conduct and oversee in-depth research on the socio-economic, political, and cultural developments within Armenia and their potential implications for the broader Caucasus region.

b) Analyze trends and transformations in Armenia's internal processes and their interconnectedness with regional stability and geopolitical frameworks.

II. Analysis of Armenia's Foreign Policy and Regional Relations

a) Investigate Armenia's foreign policy strategies, with a focus on its bilateral and multilateral engagements with neighboring states and regional powers, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, and other Middle Eastern nations.

b) Assess the underlying motivations, challenges, and opportunities shaping Armenia's foreign relations within the context of shifting regional alliances and global power structures.

III. Examination of External Influences and Strategic Alignments

a) Lead research on the role of global powers and neighboring states in shaping Armenia's foreign policy priorities, including key determinants, strategic directions, implementation mechanisms, and their outcomes.

b) Evaluate the geopolitical interplay between Armenia's foreign policy initiatives and the broader dynamics of the Caucasus region, emphasizing security, trade, and diplomatic implications.

IV. Regional Projects and Security Dynamics

a) Direct research on large-scale regional initiatives, including energy and transport projects, to assess Armenia's involvement and strategic positioning.

b) Explore Armenia’s approaches to regional security challenges, analyzing its policies, strategies, and collaborative efforts in addressing transnational threats and fostering stability.

Lectures on the subjects Global problems of international relations, Modern world politics, and Foreign policy of the Caucasus countries

Lectures on the subjects Energy diplomacy in international relations, South Caucasus in international relations system, Energy integration in Eurasia.

I. Historical and Contemporary Studies of the North Caucasus

a) Direct comprehensive research on the historical evolution and contemporary socio-political realities of the peoples of the North Caucasus, focusing on their integration and interactions as part of the Russian Federation.

b) Analyze historical legacies, cultural identities, and their influence on the region's modern dynamics.

II. Socio-Economic and Political Processes in the North Caucasus

a) Lead in-depth studies on the socio-economic and political developments in the North Caucasus, emphasizing their interconnection with the broader Caucasus region, particularly their implications for the Republic of Azerbaijan.

b) Evaluate the region's internal dynamics and their role in shaping regional cooperation, conflict, and economic development.

III. Geopolitical Importance of the North Caucasus

a) Conduct research into the strategic significance of the North Caucasus in the foreign policies of neighboring states and global powers.

b) Examine the key factors influencing external policies towards the region, including geopolitical interests, resource competition, and strategic alignments.

c) Assess the objectives, strategic directions, implementation mechanisms, and potential impacts of these foreign policies on the stability and development of the North Caucasus.

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility program, lectures were given at the University's Department of Modern History on relations between the European Union and the Caucasus countries, Greece's relations with the South Caucasus nations, and energy diplomacy.

I. Geopolitical Strategies of Major Powers and Neighboring States in the Caucasus

a) Lead comprehensive research on the Caucasus policies of major global powers, including the United States, Russia, Great Britain, and China, alongside neighboring countries such as the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey.

b) Analyze the strategic goals, policy directions, implementation mechanisms, outcomes, and long-term prospects of their engagement in the region.

II. International and Regional Organizations in the Caucasus

a) Prepare in-depth studies and reports on the policies, objectives, and strategies pursued by international and regional organizations in the Caucasus.

b) Evaluate the mechanisms and effectiveness of their initiatives, along with the resulting impacts on political, economic, and security dynamics in the region.

III. Role of the Caucasus in Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy

a) Direct research on the strategic importance and role of Caucasus nations within the foreign policy framework of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

b) Examine bilateral and multilateral relations, exploring how these engagements shape Azerbaijan’s geopolitical and economic strategies.

IV. Formation and Execution of Azerbaijan’s Caucasus Policy

a) Lead scholarly investigations into the factors shaping Azerbaijan’s policies towards the Caucasus, including historical, cultural, economic, and security considerations.

b) Analyze the primary goals, guiding principles, implementation mechanisms, and expected outcomes of Azerbaijan’s Caucasus strategy, while evaluating its future prospects within the evolving regional landscape.

Research on the political history and historical geography of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan.

Teaching subjects related to the political history of Azerbaijan

Implementation of state policy regarding Muslim, Christian, Jewish and other religious communities in the Sumgayit-Absheron region, organization of multiculturalism and tolerance events, and promotion of coexistence rules.

Research on the political history and historical geography of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan.

Preparation of news and TV programs on political topics, preparation of video analyses on political and historical processes