Azerbaijan Regains Control of Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Region: Tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia on the Rise
In a swift military operation, Azerbaijan has gained control of the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The conflict, which has recently come into the international spotlight, has shed light on the long-standing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Nagorno-Karabakh region, which is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, has been under de facto Armenian control since the 1990s when it declared independence from Azerbaijan in 1991.
Talks between ethnic Armenians and Azerbaijan regarding the region have recently concluded without reaching an agreement, but further discussions are expected in the near future. The situation escalated rapidly when Azerbaijani forces launched a 24-hour offensive, resulting in the surrender of separatist forces and the seizure of strategic positions.
Azerbaijani President, Ilham Aliyev, wasted no time in declaring that “Karabakh is Azerbaijan.” On the other hand, Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing, further fueling the tension between the two nations. The surrender of Nagorno-Karabakh’s authorities has led to mounting pressure on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, with widespread calls for his resignation.
Russia’s role in this crisis is crucial since Armenia has relied on Russia as a security guarantor. However, Armenia has expressed frustration with the lack of support from the Kremlin. Interestingly, Russia is seen as a partner to Azerbaijan and expects the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh to trigger political turmoil in Armenia.
As the dust settles, the next steps in this conflict remain uncertain. The situation has not only drawn attention to the dynamic between Azerbaijan and Armenia but has also raised concerns about the stability of the region as a whole. The international community is closely watching the developments, hoping for peaceful negotiations to resolve the dispute. The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh serves as a reminder of the fragility of geopolitical tensions and the need for diplomacy to prevent further escalations.
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