http://www.gavinsblog.com/2005/11/09/orange-revolution-in-azerbaijan/ Estd. in Ireland, July 2002 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:18:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://www.gavinsblog.com/2005/11/09/orange-revolution-in-azerbaijan/#comment-70827 mari Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:46:59 +0000 http://www.gavinsblog.com/?p=2497#comment-70827 Azerbaijan's quite a case in all regards. it's a strange mix, where a sort of a 'royal family' is leading the westernization, but at the same time keeping everything within its control. On the serfice trying to democratize, but preserving the patriarchal nature of the state and the society, islamic values, and above all the interests of the Aliev clan. And now with the truly beautiful and smart first lady- the president's wife, much rumored to be a realistic candidate for the post of the speaker of Parliament,no branch would be left without the direct grasp of the ruling family. But the oil and thus the associated need for the stability smooths these bumps for the west. The same is true for its neighbors as well, including Georgia, which is always stepping forward when it comes to democratization and support for the popular revolutions. Azerbaijan’s quite a case in all regards. it’s a strange mix, where a sort of a ‘royal family’ is leading the westernization, but at the same time keeping everything within its control. On the serfice trying to democratize, but preserving the patriarchal nature of the state and the society, islamic values, and above all the interests of the Aliev clan. And now with the truly beautiful and smart first lady- the president’s wife, much rumored to be a realistic candidate for the post of the speaker of Parliament,no branch would be left without the direct grasp of the ruling family. But the oil and thus the associated need for the stability smooths these bumps for the west. The same is true for its neighbors as well, including Georgia, which is always stepping forward when it comes to democratization and support for the popular revolutions.

]]> http://www.gavinsblog.com/2005/11/09/orange-revolution-in-azerbaijan/#comment-70784 simon Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:06:09 +0000 http://www.gavinsblog.com/?p=2497#comment-70784 indeed heard about this one before. Seemingly there is a fear that it will turn into a family run bussiness. Alot of family officals are in power also the prime ministers wife is going for election i believe. SHe is supposed to be quiet glamourous which the country side don't like. indeed heard about this one before. Seemingly there is a fear that it will turn into a family run bussiness. Alot of family officals are in power also the prime ministers wife is going for election i believe. SHe is supposed to be quiet glamourous which the country side don’t like.

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