The Pirate of Prague
In Bed With Baba | 5
Nov 27, 2023
Viktor plans to control the state-owned oil company of Azerbaijan. He recruits high-flying guests from his Christmas party in Aspen. Viktor sweet-talks elite investors into putting up big bucks. He raises funds with AIG and Columbia University. Viktor's extravagant lifestyle and connections are revealed. George Mitchell, a respected politician, gets involved in the business deal.
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- Viktor's plan to buy Azerbaijan's oil industry relies on partnering with ruthless leader, Hader Aliev.
- Wealthy investors like Aaron Fleck and Lee Kooperman join Viktor's plan to privatize SOCAR for potential immense profits.
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Background of Hader Aliev
Hader Aliev, president of Azerbaijan, was born to a railway man and learned about hard work and grease. Despite his father's background, Hader's passion was Shakespeare and he joined the army where he learned ruthless leadership. Later, he ran the KGB in Azerbaijan, emphasizing loyalty. Hader became president after the collapse of the Soviet Union, gaining a reputation for ruthlessness and demanding complete loyalty.
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