Yunis Sharifli is a foreign policy analyst with expertise in green energy, climate change, and regional connectivity. With 3 years of experience, he has contributed to over 40 publications and conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative research. His work primarily examines China’s involvement in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, focusing on energy and infrastructure projects. Sharifli’s professional background includes roles as a Junior Research Fellow at Azerbaijan’s Caucasian Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies (QAFSAM) and as a Research Fellow at Central Asia Barometer.