Caucasus

Article, The American Interest, May 2, 2017

Svante E. Cornell, 

The Raucous Caucasus

The United States must restore its leverage and credibility in the restive region caught between Russia, Turkey, and Ira

Svante E. Cornell, Halil Karaveli and Boris Ajeganov

November, 2016, pp. 112

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CACI FORUM

Secular Government and Civic Nationhood in Azerbaijan: History, Context, Implications

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, from 12 to 2 p.m.

Since its emergence as a nation in the early twentieth century, Azerbaijan’s state and society have both remained remarkably faithful to secular governance and a civic national conception. In recent years, the government has doubled down on these concepts, among other by designating 2016 the year of multiculturalism. But what do these terms mean in practice? What are the policies developed by the Azerbaijani government, and what reactions have emerged in society? How does Azerbaijan compare to countries in its neighborhood, and what are the implications for the West?

Speakers:

Svante E. Cornell, Director, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
 
Moderator:  Mamuka Tsereteli, Research Director, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute

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The Road Ahead for Azerbaijan and the Caucasus

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. 

(reception at 5 p.m.; main program at 5:30)

This event can now be viewed on the SAIS events YouTube channel.

A Talk by
 
Elin Suleymanov
Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States of America

As Azerbaijan celebrates twenty five years of  independence, Ambassador Suleymanov will look at the achievements of his country and focus on future prospects both for Azerbaijan and the region as a whole in an era of mounting tension and geopolitical transformations. 
 
Moderated by  S. Frederick Starr, Chairman, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute

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