TALE HEYDAROV
Tale is the founder of several publishing organisations and a chain of successful bookstores and, until recently, was the president of Gabala FC football club and Gabala Sports Club.
His work has helped to promote education and literacy in Azerbaijan, while increasing knowledge of the country’s history and culture abroad.
INTERESTS
EDUCATION
Educated at the LSE, with an MSc in International Security and Global Governance from Birkbeck College, Tale is passionate about sharing Azerbaijan’s rich history and culture.
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SPORT
Tale has transformed Gabala FK into one of Azerbaijan’s most successful offering and a regular in the UEFA Europa League. He also created Gabala FK Academy & Gabala Sports Club, driving forward elite sports.
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BUSINESS
Tale established what has now become Azerbaijan’s leading publishing house and book shop franchise with six branches across Baku and planned expansions at home and abroad.
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BLOGS & ARTICLES
Book choices are a window to regional complexities
In my latest article for Eurasia Review, I how highlight how Azerbaijanis have increasingly turned...
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The war within: how the Karabakh conflict continues to haunt those who witnessed it
In my latest article for Eurasia Review, I discuss the Karabakh conflict, the psychological...
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Nagorno-Karabakh: What next?
Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a ceasefire to halt hostilities in Karabakh on November 9th. In this...
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Finding the path to peace
In this article, written for Modern Diplomacy I discuss the regional and international...
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COVID-19: Should students return to higher education?
In my article for FE News I discuss how the lockdown has been difficult for young people and...
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Collective Responsibility In The COVID-19 Era
In my latest opinion piece for Eurasia Review, I discuss the importance of collective social...
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