
More factual criticism has recently been directed at the president and his business interests in one of the most corrupt states in the world, namely Azerbaijan.
Italian TV channel "Rai 3" reveals secrets of Azeri "Caviar Diplomacy"

The journalist of the Italian TV channel “Rai 3” Paolo Mondani prepared a TV program dedicated to the so-called “Caviar Diplomacy” of Azerbaijan, as well as the situation with human rights in this country.
Ilham Aliyev tries to mislead the world through "caviar diplomacy", creating the illusion of "happy" Azerbaijan
ESI: PACE should start an objective and independent investigation regarding the rejection of the report on political prisoners in Azerbaijan
ESI Report on "Caviar Diplomacy": Azerbaijan Involves European Politicians in corruption schemes
Expert: The observer's support at the referendum in Azerbaijan is the result of the "caviar diplomacy" of the authorities
How I Accidentally Became a Lobbyist for Azerbaijan
How Azerbaijan and Its Lobbyists Spin Congress
The trace of money
ESI: Debates at PACE on Straesser’s report