Comments on In Mutatione Fortitudo: Analysis: Bloggers' trial in Azerbaijan

A possible way out of the mess is for the "complai...

2009-10-28T17:57:00.578+04:00

A possible way out of the mess is for the "complainants" to withdraw their complaints or to confess to perjury. The "witnesses" can then "admit" they didn't really see what happened. That way the government can claim to have had a fair trial and Emin and Adnan can go free. Yes, lots of loose ends in this approach, but #CaucasusKangarooCourts are not exactly known for their judgmental clarity...

In order for the gov not to face an image problem,...

2009-10-28T13:54:47.646+04:00

In order for the gov not to face an image problem, they could be offered something in return.
Maybe a nice donkey :D

I think you are right on. The government is in a b...

2009-10-28T06:10:08.763+04:00

I think you are right on. The government is in a bind. I think, however, that it will react reflexively to keep its current posture. If is more afraid of betraying weakness to its internal opposition than it is of the moralizing of foreign governments.