POLITICS
THE WASHINGTON POST: LITTLE CHANCE FOR AZERBAIJAN OPPOSITION
The article, in particular, tells about unavailing mass actions taken by the opposition, which according to Susan B. Glasser is ‘too divided to coalesce’, and ‘does not constitute a genuine threat able to topple existing power.’
‘This view of the opposition is also widely held by Western businessmen working here,’ she says ‘who have supported Aliyev as the guarantor of stability,’ and cites the words by one Westerner: ‘The other political have no vision except getting power. The demonstrations now are as big as they can master.’
In conclusion, the paper says: ‘There are very few candidates other than Ilham Aliyev who could command substantial votes,’ said the western diplomat. He said Ali Kerimly is perceived to lack the necessary experience to run the country, while Isa Gambar is linked with the past in the eyes of the Azeri population. He is associated with past turmoil when there was no order and people were not sure of their life. People believe they know what they can expect from him, and they don’t expect miracles from him