Profiting from prestige: the political economy of mega-events in Azerbaijan

Why do rentier states seek out hosting rights for major international events? This article investigates this question through a qualitative case study of mega-events programs in Azerbaijan. Since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, hydrocarbon exports have formed the backbone of the...

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Main Author: Laporte, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Palgrave Macmillan 2024