Azerbaijan, a country study
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Country
Economy
Government and Politics
Historical Background
The Introduction of Islam and the Turkish Language
Russian Influences in the Nineteenth Century
AZERBAIJAN
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Preface
Table A. Chronology of Important Events
Introduction
Chapter 2. Azerbaijan
Country
Society
Economy
Transportation and Telecommunications
Government and Politics
National Security
Historical Background
Early History
The Introduction of Islam and the Turkish Language
Within the Russian Empire
Russian Influences in the Nineteenth Century
The Spirit of Revolution
World War I and Independence
Within the Soviet Union
Stalin and Post-Stalin Politics
After Communist Rule
Demands for Sovereignty and the Soviet Reaction
The Issue of Nagorno-Karabakh
Independence
Political Instability
Efforts to Resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh Crisis,
1993
Physical Environment
Topography and Drainage
Climate
Population and Ethnic Composition
The Role of Women
Smaller Ethnic Minorities
Language, Religion, and Culture
Religion
The Arts
Decorative Arts and Crafts
Architecture
The Cultural Renaissance
Education, Health, and Welfare
Health
Social Welfare
The Economy
The Work Force
Economic Dislocations
Agriculture
Industry
Energy
Economic Reform
Privatization
The Budget
Banking
Foreign Trade
Transportation and Telecommunications
Government and Politics
The Appearance of Opposition Parties
Party Configuration after 1991
Legislative Politics
The Presidential Election of 1992
The Coup of June 1993
Aliyev and the Presidential Election of October
1993
The Constitution
The Court System
Human Rights and the Media
Foreign Relations
The Foreign Policy Establishment
Relations with Former Soviet Republics
National Security
Russian Troop Withdrawal
Force Levels and Performance
Supply and Budgeting
Aliyev's National Security Reform
Crime and Crime Prevention
Crime Prevention Agencies
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