[lbo-talk] A coloured revolution fails in Azerbaijan

[Peter Lavelle]

The Hindu article failed to mention an important
number: if I remember correctly, voter turn out was
about 46%. Thus, the majority of electorate didn't see
the vote legitimate in the first place. 

The article is correct in pointing out that Aliyev's
regime had "learned the lessons" of Western support of
"rent-a-crowd" revolutions. 

Lastly, the article again is correct in claiming
regarding the "West's lukewarm" support of the
opposition. It would have been better if the Hindu had
been more specific: Western NGOs that attempt to
privatize American foreign policy did not attract the
support of Western officialdom. Western officialdom
could care less who rules Azerbaijan. What is most
important for the powers-that-be is a Azerbaijan a
stable country - an important geo-petro state. 

--- uvj at vsnl.com wrote:


> The Hindu
> 
> Saturday, Nov 12, 2005
> 
> A coloured revolution fails in Azerbaijan
> 
> Vladimir Radyuhin
> 

 

		
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