The topic of the conference, conducted on 13 December 2013 by CNIS within the series of round tables devoted to the 95th anniversary of the first democratic republic (1918-1920), was “Factors of Power Stability in the Oil Rich States: Cases of Azerbaijan, Russia and Kazakhstan”. At the opening of the conference the director of the Center for National and International Studies Leila Alieva focused on major political challenges , which three Caspian states are facing in their state and democracy building. She shaped the focus of discussion - the fate of sustainability of domestic...
The beginning of year 2011 was marked by the crisis of the last bastion of non-democratic regimes – the only geographical region, which by the words of Larry Diamond, historically had never experienced democracy .
The fall or crisis of autocratic and hybrid regimes of the North Africa raised many questions and dilemmas, which international community and the EU will face from now on. The significance of timing of the external reaction to the quickly and dramatically developing events in Libya, has stressed necessity of preparedness of the EU to the possible similar cases In the future....
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
04.03.2021
FB users, while pursuing the evolving situation in Armenia, take note of some potentially positive developments in Turkey and the consolidation of constructive relations with Pakistan. The murder of revered journalist Elmar Huseynov is commemorated, whose tragic death served to highlight community values, and emphasis is given to the government’s failure to prosecute his killers. A major theme is the bureaucratic obstacles being raised to the smooth reintegration of returning IDPS, and friction...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
25.01.2021
“… Putin resembles a tsar who is pushed to the corner….”
The Fb community continues to discuss situation in Karabagh, Russia interests, Turkey’s status, policy of Armenia, social issues of the military and their families, agreement with Turkmenistan on joint exploration of the disputed oil field,...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
04.06.2020
The leading topics these days are the protest action of students in front of the Ministry of Education and arrest of the 18 year old Rustam Ismayilbeyli, increased pressure on Ilkin Rustamzade, the clash between the passengers of the metro and the policemen, corruption scandals of bureaucrats, the illness of the ex-political prisoner and the candidate in the recent local election Mehman Huseynov, speech of the president before the refugees, the Karabagh issue, commemorate the 4th of June 1993-...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
16.04.2020
The FB users write, comment and share the information about regime’s isolation of the leader of the Popular Front Party Ali Karimli, the statement of the National Council on this matter, on the state aid to business and population, malfunctioning electronic system of registration of unemployed, repressions against activists, the humiliating way of distributing aid by the corrupt bureaucrats.
Seymur Hezi shares the status of Elmira Muradaliyeva ( academic and PFP activist) who writes about post-pandemics...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
19.01.2020
FB users share and comment on the statement of the president Aliyev about existing in the country “fair distribution of the oil resources”, discuss conditions and personal experience in the election campaign, including the “virtual carousel”, two-language booklet of Yadigar Sadyghli, role of Russia in the region and the world, destruction of the houses on Sovetsky street with the dwellers in them, the course of investigation of the crime against underage girl.
Running as a candidate...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
06.11.2019
The FB users shared and discussed the following topics: the state of health of the human rights defender Oktay Gulaliyev, the round table of opposition arranged by Musavat, reforms in the structure...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
01.03.2021
“… Russia has not changed in 28 years…”
The FB community is puzzled by the contrasting assessment of the Iskander rockets usage by the two countries’ leading officials, continues to follow closely the political turmoil in Armenia, remaining intensely concerned with the issue of sovereignty in the territory controlled by Russian peacekeepers, together with deficiencies in the treatment of troops and their families. Mismanagement of financial budgeting in the reclaimed territories is again...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
15.02.2021
The long-serving MP: “Do not get me involved in politics…”
FB posts continue to reflect the anxieties of the community and to highlight inconsistencies and irregularities on the part of the authorities. Postwar and pandemic vulnerability is severely challenged by actions and inactions deemed unjust, inappropriate or at odds with the defining nature of parliamentary work. Compassion is seen to override corruption, with citizens themselves finding ways to take care of those at the mercy...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
11.02.2021
“… She came to power in an ordinary dress and with a clean name and will leave the same ...”
The FB community discusses the consequences of war, expresses concern with the problems of the families of war heroes, the neglect of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty on the part of the Russian peacekeepers, follows and shares track 2 diplomacy direct stream broadcasts of Armenian and Azerbaijani public figures, decries corruption - the enormous cost of tunnel construction, and the property of the grandson...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
08.02.2021
“...When the government in the country is fake and a liar, ordinary people also imitate living...”
The FB community is concerned with the situation in Karabagh and plans of Russia there, welcomes Biden’s strict policies toward Russia and talks with Turkey, discredits the corruption and enrichment of the oligarchs-ministers at the expense of the population, discusses the resignation of Angela Merkel, the expulsion from the Turkish Lyceum in Baku of the artist Peri Miniature, feminism, and celebrates...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
04.02.2021
“…It is you, who made the governance based on inequality and injustice thrive…”
The FB community concerns itself with the situation in Upper Karabagh, comments on the President’s criticism of bureaucrats, decries the decision of the Council on Tariffs, the students’ protests and arrests at Lenkoran University, the country’s democracy rating allocated by the Economist Intelligence Unit, discusses US policy towards Turkey, appeals to President Biden to repeal Amendment 907, and continues...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
01.02.2021
“…If this nation, among hundreds of hopeless politicians, managed to produce M.E. Rasulzade, we should believe in its future…”
The FB community is still concerned with the situation in Upper Karabagh, discusses the economy, governance and corruption, the protests of families of war martyrs, reacts to the 100% inflation of water bills, discusses relations with Russia, rallies in support of Navalny and the influence of these events on Azerbaijan, and celebrates the birthday of the founder of Azerbaijan People’s...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
28.01.2021
“…Why is Azerbaijan managed as a company, while SOCAR as a separate state…?”
The FB community is concerned with the protest of the martyrs’ families, the sentence of the person who hit the human rights defender Ogtay Gulaliyev, the domestic situation in Russia, government re-shuffles, the protest of the handicapped, the nepotism in SOCAR and private business of bureaucrats, the role of Iran in the conflict and resistance to participation in post-conflict restoration; it reacts to and decries...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
18.01.2021
“… Money has decreased, but corruption has not! ...”
The FB community worries about the lands remaining out of state control, discusses Russia’s policy and interests, Turkey’s statement about Russia’s authority in Lachin, bureaucratic corruption, shares the opposition parties’ response to Aliyev’s accusations against the PFA government in “surrendering Shusha”, and follows the return from Germany and arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny by the Russian authorities.
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
14.01.2021
“…The Russian tsar Putin received Aliyev and Pashinian as the chair of Kolkhoz…while saw them out as the supermarket manager ….”
The most shared and discussed topics on FB are: the results of the trilateral meeting held in Moscow on January 11th, the activities of the Russian peacekeepers, the renewed repression against the Popular Front Party and its leader and the opening of a criminal case, the sentence served on Luca Volonte of the Council of Europe for taking a bribe, the corruption...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
05.11.2020
“…The flag of this country will rise high, when the prosperity of its citizens flourishes …”
The war is the main topic on FB. The community is sharing statistics, photos and videos from the liberated territories with many of them not recognizing their home villages due to its significant destruction during the years of occupation; they share the news and celebrate the liberation of Shusha, recalling the expulsion of the Azerbaijani population there in the early 90s, and discuss plans for reconstruction...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
24.09.2020
A big war or a charade …?
Facebook these days is dominated by the discussion of the chances of a full-scale war, the political factors behind the recent resumption of hostilities, and conditions necessary for the successful defence of state borders. The decision to relocate the NK “parliament” building in the historical Azerbaijani city Shusha is viewed as direct provocation of war. The FB community shares information from e-media about corruption in the arms deals with Israel...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
17.09.2020
Tofig Yagublu: “I am dying…. I dedicate this struggle to Mammad Emin Rasulzade..”
The FB community continues to keep the issue of political prisoner Tofig Yagublu, who has been 16 days on hunger strike in the centre of attention. The campaign in his defence, is widening and is joined by prominent personalities of arts and culture, such as a writer Rustam Ibrahimbekov and member of UNESCO Artists Association Ashraf Heybatov. Activists continue to commemorate the day of liberation of Azerbaijan...