Allegations of Cronyism Undermine Azerbaijan’s Diplomacy as Armenia Arms Up
Given the current diplomatic landscape, meaningful dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan to achieve sustainable peace remains elusive. The risk of renewed conflict looms large, reminiscent of past conflicts fueled by diplomatic impasses and military buildups.
Police in Azerbaijan Raids Critical TV Channel, Alleges Western Funding
Remarkably, the crackdown comes just days after President Ilham Aliyev publicly criticized Western media for labeling Azerbaijan as a dictatorship, highlighting alleged political imprisonment and suppression of journalistic freedom in the country.
Azerbaijan Embassy in Sweden Tops Parking Fine List, Adding to String of Scandals
While Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström met his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov two times in the past and likely touched on Zaur Ahmadov’s behavior, the ineffective, weak and incompetent Bayramov is unlikely to report it to the Azeri president due to his fear of Hikmat Hajiyev and going over his head.