Ilham Aliyev
Soviet Union
New Azerbaijan
party leader
government
Ilham Aliyev is the President of Azerbaijan, having held office since 2003 after succeeding his father, Heydar Aliyev.
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Oct 24, 2026
Far Right
Kayhan warns that if anti-religious policies continue, the people of Azerbaijan will overthrow the current government, implying criticism of Aliyev's secular policies.
Principlists view Aliyev as a leader whose secular tendencies threaten Islamic values and regional stability, and they support the Azerbaijani people's right to resist.
Oct 19, 2026
Far Right
Kayhan warns 'West-leaning rulers of Azerbaijan' that the 'light of religion' will not be extinguished by vengeful acts.
Principlists view him as a secular, pro-Western leader hostile to Iran's religious influence and to Shiite communities in the Caucasus.
Oct 18, 2026
Far Left
The 13th Baku Global Forum drew global participants who looked to China for a new path of multilateralism and stability.
Beijing uses the forum to showcase its role as a global stabilizer, with Aliyev's Azerbaijan positioned as a partner in promoting a China-centered vision of multilateralism.
Oct 18, 2026
Far Right
Kayhan accused Baku of being Israel's main base against Iran and of erasing Azerbaijani identity.
Principlists condemn Aliyev for aligning with Israel and betraying regional solidarity, viewing Azerbaijan as a hostile Zionist outpost.
Jul 29, 2026
Lean Left
Discussed bilateral ties with President Putin in a phone call.
Moderates are wary of Azerbaijan's growing ties with Israel and Turkey.
Jul 17, 2026
Center
Azerbaijani president publicly supported an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Pragmatists note this aligns with Iran's rhetoric but may strain Azerbaijan's ties with Israel and the U.S.