Azerbaijani-Americans for Democracy (AZAD), a Washington DC-based nonpartisan organization that advocates for democracy in Azerbaijan, will be hosting a new discussion forum on Azerbaijan next week, November 7, in the US Capital, TURAN's correspondent reports.
The event titled “The Perils of Content with Azerbaijan: Is Status-Quo Sustainable for the West’s Favorite ‘Gas Station’?” will seek the answers to the following questions: Will Azerbaijan remain a stable energy and security partner for the West? What are the greatest internal and external dangers? What are Russia and Iran’s plans?
The keynote speakers of the event include the former special adviser to the US State Department on Soviet Nationalities, Paul Goble, renown expert on democratization in post-communist countries, Irena Lasota, an Azerbaijani human rights activist Rasul Jafarov, and an activist and commentator on Azerbaijan, Rebecca Vincent.
"The forum will examine Azerbaijan’s ability to remain a stable energy and security partner for the West in light of the country’s backsliding record on democracy and pervasive corruption," reads the event announcement. -25D-
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