Namig Abbasov is a research fellow at the Centre for Security and Energy Studies of Qafqaz University, and a research assistant at the Department of International Relations, Qafqaz University where he lectures on Principles of the Formation and Evolution of International Relations and History of International Relations. Namig received his BA degree in European Studies from Qafqaz University, holds an MA degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Azerbaijan State Economic University, and an MA degree in Dialogue Studies, Keele University UK. His areas of expertise include energy politics and conflict resolution in the Wider Black Sea and Caspian regions.