The diplomat-essayist concludes that, in fact, Aliyev is a Michael abroad and a Sonny at home, crediting the president with maintaining the ???clever, realistic foreign policy??? of his father, President Heydar Aliyev, while savagely punishing his domestic enemies: As Aliyev perceives a challenge to his authority or affronts to his family dignity, even minor ones, he and his inner circle are apt t