Baku Magazine and the Tale of Two Azerbaijans
The glossy image presented in Baku magazine, edited by President Aliyev's daughter, is in stark contrast to the country of those fighting for democracy, writes Milana Knezevic.
Earlier editions of Baku magazine highlight this contrast. On one hand, Azadliq, Azerbaijan's leading independent newspaper, is balancing on the brink of bankruptcy due to its critical coverage of the country's repressive regime, led by President Ilham Aliyev.
- Defamation cases
- Payments being held back
have left the paper in serious danger of folding. On the other hand, Baku magazine, the art and culture magazine with an Azerbaijani twist, brainchild of Aliyev's daughter Leyla and co-published by Conde Nast, recently celebrated its second birthday.
The contrast is stark.
Author's summary: Baku magazine contrasts with Azerbaijan's repressive regime.
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