Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Re-establishing Civil Society
Arseh Sevom–In part two of Arturo Desimone’s interview with the civil society activist “O” in Azerbaijan, we read about the struggles to create capacity for critically analyzing the actions taken by the government. Education, O, argues is something that cannot
Azerbaijan: Rebuilding Culture from the Ruins
Arseh Sevom — In the first of a two-part article documenting his conversation with Azeri opposition member “O.”, Arturo Desimone uncovers a movement struggling to reclaim its heritage of critical thinking. It does this through education, translations, and soci
Eager to Help: Iranians Respond to Earthquakes
Overwhelming Volunteer Response to Earthquake in Azerbaijan Province Volunteerism reached high levels in the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Iran. Iranians inside and outside the […]
Azerbaijan: Democracy is a Motor that Needs Constant Maintenance
As people all over the world watch the Eurovision competition beaming in from Azerbaijan’s largest city, Baku, competing images of the country emerge. One is the clean, happy face of the music competition, while the other is one of oppression and control. Saha