Nagorno-Karabakh on the Brink of War
Visegrad Insight Podcast - Un pódcast de Res Publica Foundation - Martes
The latest eruption of fighting all across the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but mostly populated by ethnic Armenians, risks challenging a long-held status quo in the Southern Caucasus. Currently one of the longest-lasting disputes in Europe, the renewed border clashes and the high death toll will put a fragile ceasefire (in place since 1994) in question. With major regional interests at stake (Russia, Turkey, Iran) and after years of unfruitful attempts at reconciliation, how can belligerents Azerbaijan and Armenia return from the brink of an all-out war? We speak with Polish journalist Anna Zamejc about the historical origins and present-day context of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We also discuss regional perceptions of recent events and possible scenarios with Richard Giragosian of the Yerevan-based Regional Studies Center as well as Zaur Gasimov, a researcher at the East European and Russian History the University of Bonn. Scenarios for the recent outbreak of open warfare: https://visegradinsight.eu/brace-for-impact-scenarios-for-nagorno-karabakh/ Azerbaijan's realignment in favour of a Turkic alliance: https://visegradinsight.eu/azerbaijan-turkey-short-term-trump/ #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Turkey #Russia #EaP2030