Politics & Government Guide · AzerbaijanPolitics & Government Guide in Azerbaijan
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Azerbaijan operates as a presidential republic with power concentrated under President Ilham Aliyev and his New Azerbaijan Party. The regime maintains firm control over legislature and judiciary amid ongoing repression of opposition and civil society. In 2025, focus shifted to regional diplomacy including peace progress with Armenia and strategic partnerships.
Government Type
Presidential Republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Ilham Aliyev(since 2003)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Ali Asadov(Independent)since 2019
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-right
Pro-government
Voting Rights
Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and older
Recent Developments
- In 2025, Ramiz Mehdiyev questioned on coup and treason charges
- Joint Declaration on Future Relations with Armenia signed on 2025-08-08
- Completion of infrastructure for Zangezur railway corridor in 2025
- 15 cooperation agreements signed with Kazakhstan in October 2025
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