Released from prison, Azerbaijani opposition leader girds for political fight Ilgar Mammadov says that following Armenia's political transition, middle-class Azerbaijanis feel “inferior.” He aims to change that. Joshua Kucera Sep 28, 2018
Azerbaijanis dance to support their kin in Iran The social media campaign spread from ethnic Azerbaijanis in Iran to the country of Azerbaijan. Lamiya Adilgizi Sep 6, 2018
Merkel visit with Azerbaijani civil society sparks controversy – among civil society Her treatment of human rights, and how to balance them with Europe's interest in Azerbaijani energy, were closely scrutinized during the visit. Lamiya Adilgizi, Joshua Kucera Aug 28, 2018
Azerbaijani opposition leader Ilgar Mammadov freed The release comes a week ahead of a planned visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Baku; Europe has been critical of Mammadov's detention. Lamiya Adilgizi Aug 13, 2018
For many Azerbaijani voters, the only choice is to laugh Even his opponents have campaigned for President Ilham Aliyev. Durna Safarova Apr 10, 2018
Azerbaijan Calls Snap Presidential Elections The surprise move set off speculation involving the economy, Russia, Armenia, and Europe. Joshua Kucera Feb 5, 2018