Opinion
Perspectives on Track II Diplomacy (interviews with Imagine Center’s co- directors)
How can Track II diplomacy initiatives contribute to Karabakh peace process? Can the conflicting sides reconcile? Is there any space for possible relation- building and cooperation? These and other questions are the core focus of the podcasts below prepared by 2011 Imagine alumni Suel Huseynzade and Sona Dilanyan, who interviewed Co-Directors of Imagine Center for … Continue reading
Facebookmania
By Arzu Geybullayeva When Facebook first came to life, hardly anyone was expecting it to become something more than a social network. Back then; there was hi5 and other groups that socialized online. But we had never thought of Facebook, nor did we think it is going to become an integral part of our daily … Continue reading
Facebook- connecting people
By Haci Zeynalli Today one of the popular topics in Azerbaijan is the communication with Armenians. This is an interesting issue for me as well, as I, too, have been in touch with Armenians. Naturally, I am not afraid of anything. In fact, contacting the other side encourages me. I am also not interested in … Continue reading
Reflections on National Identity
By Maria Karapetyan From times immemorial, human beings have sought to bond with others on the basis of kinship and develop a sense of belonging. The sense of belonging is an inherent and valid need in all humans. As a result, over millennia, a hierarchy of identities has developed. The range starts with personal identity … Continue reading
Eurovision: Will you visit?
By Gulara Azimzade I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace… Helen Keller Held in Germany, this year’s Eurovision Song Contest saw Azerbaijan come first despite bookmakers’ predictions that France or United Kingdom will win. Following their victory, Eldar and Nigar’s (or Ell and Niki) “Running Scared” … Continue reading
