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Opinion | Ilham Aliyev’s anti-Europe speech foreshadows big changes in Azerbaijan

A speech delivered by Aliyev on 26 November represents a sharp break from the usual content of his speeches in its ideological content.

Opinion | Ilham Aliyev’s anti-Europe speech foreshadows big changes in Azerbaijan

By Bahruz Samadov

A speech delivered by Aliyev on 26 November represents a sharp break from the usual content of his speeches in its ideological content.

4/12/2019

Opinion | The killing of women in Azerbaijan is a product of our society 

To tackle the scourge of domestic violence we need to go to the root of the problem — the societal norms underpinning the violence.

Opinion | The killing of women in Azerbaijan is a product of our society 

By Arzu Geybulla

To tackle the scourge of domestic violence we need to go to the root of the problem — the societal norms underpinning the violence.

7/11/2019

5/11/2019

Opinion |  Azerbaijan’s traditional opposition needs to appeal to the young

Although the last two protests in Azerbaijan tell of a changing picture in the country, it is too early to have hopes for radical changes.

Opinion |  Azerbaijan’s traditional opposition needs to appeal to the young

By Bahruz Samadov

Although the last two protests in Azerbaijan tell of a changing picture in the country, it is too early to have hopes for radical changes.

4/10/2019

Opinion | Misogyny and Armenophobic hate underpins the furore over Armine Harutyunyan

The online furore reveals deep-seated prejudices among the Georgian public as well as an irresponsible media.

Opinion | Misogyny and Armenophobic hate underpins the furore over Armine Harutyunyan

By Alla Parunova

The online furore reveals deep-seated prejudices among the Georgian public as well as an irresponsible media.

27/09/2019

Opinion | We cannot build democracy in a country of family dictatorships

The recent domestic violence scandal involving the Popular Front Party has revealed a dark side of Azerbaijan’s opposition.

Opinion | We cannot build democracy in a country of family dictatorships

By Javid Agha

The recent domestic violence scandal involving the Popular Front Party has revealed a dark side of Azerbaijan’s opposition.

2/09/2019

Opinion | Cosmetic touch-ups won’t break Azerbaijan’s cycle of crisis

The Azerbaijani government must address the underlying issues instead of buying time with nonsolutions.

Opinion | Cosmetic touch-ups won’t break Azerbaijan’s cycle of crisis

By Arzu Geybulla

The Azerbaijani government must address the underlying issues instead of buying time with nonsolutions.

27/08/2019

Opinion | Competitive politics is returning to Nagorno-Karabakh

The Velvet Revolution sent shock waves through Nagorno-Karabakh, and the old regime may not recover.

Opinion | Competitive politics is returning to Nagorno-Karabakh

By Tigran Grigoryan

The Velvet Revolution sent shock waves through Nagorno-Karabakh, and the old regime may not recover.

19/08/2019

Opinion | For all that divides us, music brings us together

Music has for centuries brought Armenians and Azerbaijanis together in a way that may once again offer us a way forward.

Opinion | For all that divides us, music brings us together

By Javid Agha

Music has for centuries brought Armenians and Azerbaijanis together in a way that may once again offer us a way forward.

14/08/2019

Opinion | Proportional elections are an opportunity for Georgia; it’s up to young people to seize it

It’s now up to young people to ensure the upcoming changes are positive, moving us toward a more democratic, inclusive, and equal Georgia.

Opinion | Proportional elections are an opportunity for Georgia; it’s up to young people to seize it

By Vera Gogokhia

It’s now up to young people to ensure the upcoming changes are positive, moving us toward a more democratic, inclusive, and equal Georgia.