
The Art of the Peace Deal
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The Turmoil of the South Caucasus
This chapter explores the fraught historical context between Armenia and Azerbaijan, focusing on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and its ethnic, religious, and linguistic implications. It highlights authoritarian governance under Ilham Aliyev and the recent military actions leading to humanitarian crises, while also critiquing the flawed peace negotiations shaped by self-serving geopolitical interests. By examining underlying power dynamics, the chapter raises questions about the global response to regional conflicts and their broader implications.
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