BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 16. Recently, the
actions of some individuals in Azerbaijani society have caught the
eye of foreign diplomats and political hubs. As Ramiz Mehdiyev's
circle tightens, the "underground system" that has taken shape is
heading for a fall. This situation is clearly illustrated by the
recent whirlwind of activity and fiery language from those swayed
by foreign powers.
The international protection mechanism surrounding the Emin and
Mehman Huseynov brothers, who portray themselves as champions of
human rights, certainly raises a few eyebrows.
Normally, it is impossible for any citizen to freely enter and
exit the U.S., Swiss, Polish, and other embassies. Against this
background, the Huseynovs' intensive relations with diplomats and
the special protection they are provided exceed the framework of
ordinary humanitarian assistance. An example of this is the
long-term hiding of a person with a tax debt of more than 200,000
manat ($117,660) in a foreign diplomatic building and the conduct
of individual agreements.
What makes the matter even more striking is the fact that the
former Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter took Emin Huseynov
out of the country on his private plane. Such steps in diplomacy
are only taken in relation to individuals of strategic importance.
The allegations that Huseynov was presented as a "loyal agent" to
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken are no coincidence. His
activities are based on the consistent spread of narratives
targeting Azerbaijani state institutions, damaging the country's
international image and questioning internal stability.
At the same time, the selective approach of Switzerland and
other Western structures to humanitarian disasters in the world is
striking. While protection mechanisms are not activated in regions
where thousands of people suffer from hunger and violence, the fact
that figures like Emin Huseynov have become a priority is a clear
indication of double standards.
In this context, the conclusion is formed that the brothers Emin
and Mehman Huseynov aren't just active citizens. They are one of
the tools of influence of foreign political centers on Azerbaijan.
The patronage system built on these individuals, the mobilization
of diplomatic resources, and the anti-Azerbaijani theses put
forward on international platforms clearly demonstrate this.
Ultimately, it's not about a single person.
The goal here is broader: to wage information warfare, inflict
reputational damage, and interfere with domestic public opinion
from abroad. People like Emin Huseynov are just the visible face of
this strategy. Their actions and the shield they enjoy are a prime
illustration of how foreign backing operates within Azerbaijan.
