Human Rights

If the Azerbaijanis were thinking about ways to increase the attractiveness of Azerbaijan as a strategic partner, they would... move in the opposite direction: releasing political prisoners, removing the restrictions on access to media and generally improving the human rights situation.

It’s one thing to say the United States is trying to underscore its commitment to the [Asia Pacific] region. But it can’t be based simply on acquiescence to whatever we see and have to contend with in the region.