843: On the Road to Baku: The history of the Nagorno-Karabakh war. Dr. Farid Shafiyev
Image:1900. Post card. Baku. On the Road to Baku: Dr. Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of Center of Analysis of International Relations, a Baku think-tank; in re: TThe history of the Nagorno-Karabakh war. Why are Russia and Turkey involved in the end of the Nagorno-Karabakh war? There are two opinions on why Armenians and Azerbaijanis are in conflict. We lived peacefully together for ancient times; the problems began when Russian imperialism entered. Over time, Armenians and Azeris lived in each other’s country, also in Georgia, in Iran. The USSR collapsed in 1991; then Armenia launched a full-scale war against Azerbaijan. The UN demanded he they withdraw but Armenia did nothing. For 27 years, we've had peaceful negotiations, but the new Armenian leadership abandoned the principles. What’s in it for Russia? We agreed to Russian mediation for the withdrawal of Armenia troops and for Russians to be peacekeeper observers. As for Turkey: Russia has a military alliance with Armenia as well as a military base there. Azerbaijan wanted a balance, so Turkey is a peacekeeper observer. Even Russia will have to realize that constant frozen conflicts on its border don't bring benefit to Russia Bu there are two camps there, one being the old Russian imperial mindset, which [favors destabilization of neighbors]. ,, Dr. Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of AIR Center, Adjunct Lecturer at ADA University; Azerbaijan’s former ambassador in Canada and the Czech Republic. Established in Baku, Azerbaijan, in February 201,9 the Center for Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center) is a policy research think-tank that produces innovative analysis on ongoing global and regional processes in Azerbaijan and outside, with a focus on conducting fundamental research into various aspects of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and international relations and security issues. At the AIR Center, we bring together leading and diverse thought leaders, experts, scholars and members of the public representing different points of view, who provide the highest-quality research, policy recommendations and analysis. The Center provides a selection of newsletters and notifications to keep you updated on the work of our scholars and its impact and approach in relation to the daily issues, breaking news, et al.