The European elite is pushing Turkey into the arms of the Islamists
This time, in my editorial I would like to address the issue of EU-Turkey relations. Not the relationship between Turkey and individual European countries, but…
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The March uprising in Karabakh (1920) and its implications for the South Caucasus
A brief history of the existence of the First Republic was the beginning of an active building of the national army. The process was launched…
Happy as mountain Jews in Azerbaijan – Photos
In a world of diversity, tolerance as an active concept requires interaction with others. It becomes applicable only in cases where there are notable differences…
‘Ali and Nino’ – ‘The New York Times’ review
“Ali and Nino” aspires to epicness and comes pretty close to getting there. Based on a 1937 novel, this romance centers on two lovers, Ali…
Will Russia recognize Yazidi Kurds genocide in Iraq?
A shopping mall named Shengal — an exotic name to Russians — is located in the eastern part of Moscow. Shengal is the Kurdish name…
Sergey Markedonov: Donald Trump is known for his unpredictability: what does it mean for the South Caucasus?
The U.S. presidential election is over. The result of this election was a surprise for many ordinary people, as well as for experts and politicians….
The Karabakh issue in 1918-1920
Having proclaimed the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the leaders of the first republic faced a number of serious problems impeding the full implementation of intended political…
Yazidis and Molokans in Armenia don’t dare to even mention self-determination
Armenian separatists under the slogan of self-determination began a war against Azerbaijan in January-February 1988. It can be said that this process has started much…
Arabian city names and the meanings behind them
The origins of these names will probably surprise you. Arab city names: you know many of them, but do you know the meanings behind them?…
Identity and Politics in Azerbaijan: Quo Vadis?
Date: 18 October 2016 Time: 7:00 PM Finishes: 18 October 2016 Time: 9:00 PM Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings Room: Khalili Lecture Theartre Type of…