Baku will host the next Eurovision Song Festival from 22 – 26 May 2012. This will provide both an opportunity and a risk to both Armenia and Azerbaijan as their difficult relationship plays out on an unusual stage. At stake will be more than a simple song.
Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders and officials have exchanged sharp words since the Kazan summit. They have also said that they remain committed to the peace process. The war of words however does not help.