Ukraine Delays Investigation of Journalist Wanted by Azerbaijan The journalist's allies say the move increases the risk of his being abducted by Azerbaijan. Bradley Jardine Mar 20, 2018
Azerbaijani Government Taps Social Media to Woo Youth A hip new media brand took a reputational hit when it started praising President Ilham Aliyev. Durna Safarova Feb 28, 2018
Azerbaijan: Small Bookstore Owner Describes Hostile Takeover by Powerful Minister The minister, Kamaleddin Heydarov, was described as the Minister of Everything Significant in a U.S. diplomatic cable. Arzu Geybullayeva Feb 14, 2018
Georgian Government on Defensive in Journalist Kidnapping Case The imprisoned journalist provided a detailed account of his abduction from Georgia to Azerbaijan and blamed Georgia's leadership. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 13, 2018
Azerbaijan’s Rural Areas Lack Lawyers Following New Rule After dismissing 90% of its lawyers, Azerbaijan’s rural population is struggling to find legal help. Lamiya Adilgizi Feb 7, 2018
Turkey Suspends Talk Show for ‘Insulting’ Azeri Leader and Wife “I can make jokes about this funny situation in Azerbaijan, since we can’t joke about those in our own country.” Ayla Jean Yackley Jan 26, 2018
Azerbaijan’s Model Soldier: Pinup, Writer and Fighter Beauty pageant winner Tehrana Bahruzi has now written a panegyric to her boss, Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 22, 2018
Azerbaijan Keeps Aiming High with World Expo Bid They are competing for the 2025 event with France, Japan, and Russia. Bradley Jardine Jan 18, 2018
Report: China Building Military Base on Afghan-Tajik Border The two sides announced their intention to “deepen pragmatic cooperation in various fields including anti-terrorism operations, and push forward the state and military relations between the two countries.” Joshua Kucera Jan 8, 2018
Azerbaijan: Higher Oil Prices Mean Increased Military Spending The state budget formally adopted in December envisages an oil price of $45 a barrel, up from last year's figure of $40. Zaur Shiriyev Jan 5, 2018