Opinion | This election was our first ‘OK boomer’ to Azerbaijan’s political order
From boredom and camaraderie to confrontations with carousel voters, this was my experience as an observer in Azerbaijan’s recent election.
Opinion | This election was our first ‘OK boomer’ to Azerbaijan’s political order
By Javid AghaFrom boredom and camaraderie to confrontations with carousel voters, this was my experience as an observer in Azerbaijan’s recent election.
6/12/2019
Opinion | Georgia's neoliberal agony
For years Georgia has been in thrall to neoliberalism, but now it seems that it is a spent force.
Opinion | Georgia's neoliberal agony
By Mate GabitsinashviliFor years Georgia has been in thrall to neoliberalism, but now it seems that it is a spent force.
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 SamadovA 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 GeybullaTo 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
Opinion | Nearly two years after the killing of Temirlan Machalikashvili there are still no answers
The 19-year old from the Pankisi Valley was shot in his bed by Georgian security forces.
Opinion | Nearly two years after the killing of Temirlan Machalikashvili there are still no answers
By Tamta MikeladzeThe 19-year old from the Pankisi Valley was shot in his bed by Georgian security forces.
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 SamadovAlthough 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 ParunovaThe 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 AghaThe 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 GeybullaThe 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 GrigoryanThe Velvet Revolution sent shock waves through Nagorno-Karabakh, and the old regime may not recover.