Internet Freedom and the Erosion of Democracy - The Mark25 May 2012

Internet Freedom and the Erosion of DemocracyThe MarkThis year's contest is hosted by Azerbaijan, a country whose human-rights record has come under heavy fire. Azerbaijan is a classic example of how, even when people are free to connect to the global Internet, they can be subject to pervasive, ...

Iran-Azerbaijan: How a Close Relationship Disintegrated - Foreign Policy Journal25 May 2012

Iran-Azerbaijan: How a Close Relationship DisintegratedForeign Policy JournalThe Islamic Party of Azerbaijan was outlawed in 1995. On October 25, a top Iranian Jurisprudent warned against the Islamophobia in Azerbaijan calling the country's officials “to learn from the [collapse of the] Soviet Union and current crisis in the ...and more »

Doha and Baku cut from 2020 Olympic bid field - BusinessWeek25 May 2012

USA TODAYDoha and Baku cut from 2020 Olympic bid fieldBusinessWeekAzerbaijan Sports Minister Azad Rahimov said Baku also would return. "I can assure you that we will listen and learn from the feedback that the IOC has offered us and then we will come back again next time even stronger," he said.IOC twice snubs Qatar but Gulf nation undeterredAFPBaku 2020: Very disappointed at IOC shortlist cutSports Features CommunicationsTokyo thrilled to be among 2020 Olympic bid fieldKansas City Starall 1,875 news articles »

'We're betting on musicality and authenticity' - Deutsche Welle24 May 2012

Deutsche Welle'We're betting on musicality and authenticity'Deutsche WelleWhat is your opinion of the whole human rights topic in Azerbaijan now that you're here? The press presents a lot of things in black and white. When you learn about the country's history, that for 70 years the Soviet Union ruled the country and that 21 ...and more »