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From Reactive Oppression To Codified Authoritarianism
In recent decades, the Republic of Azerbaijan has experienced two major crackdowns on independent media, civil society, and political ...
Lawyer, LL.M. graduate of International and European Law, University of Saarland.
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In recent decades, the Republic of Azerbaijan has experienced two major crackdowns on independent media, civil society, and political ...
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In this paper, I examine the intricate relationship between Azerbaijan and the Council of Europe (CoE). I focus particularly on the ...
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Following the collapse of the USSR, Azerbaijan, while focusing on the process of state building, took several steps in an attempt to ...
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The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), acceded to by Azerbaijan, ensures the protection of certain human rights and ...
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Vicken Cheterian
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Vafa Naghiyeva
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Altay Goyushov
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Atakhan Abilov
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Atakhan Abilov
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Samir Aliyev
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Alper Gurbanli
societyBullying in schools is a widespread problem with significant psychological, social, and educational consequences. It undermines students’ ...
Xiyue Yang
societyWhen we talk about bad work, what kinds of work come to your mind? Cleaning? Packaging and food delivery? Construction? Garbage collection? ...
Atakhan Abilov
societyOne of the significant trends observed in contemporary international relations and human rights discourse is the expansion of repressive ...
Araz Baghirov
religionThe Azerbaijani reader is likely familiar with debates concerning the extent to which “Islamic values” are compatible with “Western values.” Put ...
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