The Wilsonian Moment of the Azerbaijani Delegation in Paris (1919-1920)

The work performed by the Azerbaijani delegation in 1919-1920 had cultural and political meaning because it tried to modernize the political culture and language of a post- colonial State. This modernization process was fully compatible with political culture of Azerbaijani leadership. In 1919-1920 the change of attitude was facilitated by an ideology easily adaptable to Wilsonianism. When Azerbaijan became independent the Musavat government perceived independence as a necessity produced by war and revolution.