Karabakh

The interests of Russia, Turkey and Iran in Karabakh crisis
06
Dec
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The interests of Russia, Turkey and Iran in Karabakh crisis

PEJOURNAL - The fire of the Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia flared up again in the autumn of 2020. This time, Turkey has more openly supported Azerbaijan than ever before, and this has led to a more serious stance by Russia and Iran. Due to its geopolitical importance in the Caucasus region, Karabakh Conflict-Strategic Thought Institute has facilitated the presence and influence of regional and trans-regional actors. Under the pretext of the opposition of some Armenians to the Karabakh region to belong to Azerbaijan (Karabakh), the region was occupied by Armenia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The…
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The axis of instability: The Azerbaijan-Israel alliance
05
Oct
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The axis of instability: The Azerbaijan-Israel alliance

BY: Yeghia Tashjian and Mona Issa PEJOURNAL - Israel functions as a US proxy in the Middle East, pushing for US foreign policy and interest against its enemies – today, Iran is the only country in the region challenging the US and opposing its policies. Iran, an oil-rich country stranded by sanctions, borders with the Persian Gulf which contains the world’s most important oil checkpoint – the Strait of Hormuz. Over 20% of the world’s crude oil supply passes through this checkpoint, making it a to-die-for geostrategic target for the US. Acknowledging resource-rich targets and aspiring to annex them to…
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Azerbaijan-Armenia; Caucasus War
05
Oct
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Azerbaijan-Armenia; Caucasus War

BY: Sibel İleana Okumuş PEJOURNAL - Conflicts started in Southern Caucasus in September 27, rapidly turned into a war between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The 26 years of ceasefire that could not solve the problem within the 32 years of enmity of these countries, is still insufficient to maintain the peace. As it was explained in previous article, Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict and Politics In The Region, Nagorno-Karabakh region has been historically controversial. Since the beginning of the conflict between the two countries, it has been an international problem due to the interests of the neighboring countries. And today, the war in the…
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