Azerbaijan's October 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications

RS22977 -- Azerbaijan's October 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications

October 27, 2008

Summary

This report discusses the win by incumbent Ilkham Aliyev in Azerbaijan's October 15, 2008, presidential election. It describes the campaign and results, and examines implications for Azerbaijani and U.S. interests. This report will not be updated. Related reports include CRS Report RL33453, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, updated regularly.