Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) – An Azerbaijan-based think tank specializing in building connections with communities worldwide engaged in expertise, research, and policy-making.

In 2022, to expand connections with experts and communities engaged in research and policy-making, as well as to strengthen its role in the Silk Road region and globally, ADA University established the Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD).

The institute's strategic vision is to serve as a regional center for the study and analysis of state policy, fostering intellectual discussions, training talented personnel, and promoting international advocacy.

[9] The journal focuses on contemporary issues such as energy politics, infrastructure security, economic development, and cultural heritage that affect the international standing of this key region.

It aims to provide insight into the political and economic crossroads between different geographies, its role as an intercessor between major powers, and its position as a gateway for regional and international interactions.