The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, ignored the summit of the Turkic Council in Ankara, which concluded on October 30, despite a personal invitation from Erdogan. The reason is Turkey's criticism of Azerbaijan, first for banning the wearing of headscarves by girls in schools, and then for Azerbaijan developing relations with Israel. Aliyev is following a pattern similar to that of Ukraine and Georgia – aligning with global Zionism and with globalization in the United States, which he believes gives him reasons to spoil relations with his neighbors without facing consequences. He is also acting aggressively towards Iran and Russia.