Tag Archives: Ilham Aliyev

School hijab ban divides Muslim Azerbaijan

The close-mindedness of religious people is something I will probably never understand. It is quite remarkable when one thinks of the power of religious indoctrination on children, when their minds are like sponges. They grow up in these extreme environments, … Continue reading

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Clinton, on foreign trip, promotes open societies

Hillary Clinton’s efforts to promote open societies throughout the globe is quite commendable; although also quite unrealistic. There are aspects of certain societies that simply cannot be changed, not even in one’s lifetime. These things simply have to run their … Continue reading

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