Extending authoritarianism through dynasty in Azerbaijan
11 Apr 2026, 06:00 GMT
By Global Voices Eurasia
Topic: Azerbaijan
Source URL: https://globalvoices.org/2026/04/11/extending-authoritarianism-through-dynasty-in-azerbaijan/
The Azerbaijani media is softening the regime’s harsh authoritarian practices by contrasting them with images of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s family conducting familial, religious and charitable activities.