Research Article

THE REALITY OF “BIG POLICY” OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR

Number: 45 November 14, 2022
  • Emin Arif Shıkhalıyev *
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THE REALITY OF “BIG POLICY” OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR

Abstract

20% of Azerbaijan’s territory was occupied by Armenia as a result of the First Karabakh War of 1994-1988 between Armenia and Azerbaijan. There was no commitment to peace between the two sides and the solution to the problem was entrusted to the states. But hopes for peace were dashed and no final resolution was reached since the OSCE Minsk Group started this process in 1994. The continuing occupation of Azerbaijani lands by Armenia was increasing the likelihood of triggering a new war. The economic and military strengthening of Azerbaijan changed the balance of power in the region. Azerbaijan resorted to using military force in retaliation against Armenia’s repeated military attacks in 2020, causing the breakout of the Second Karabakh War. Armenia’s border violation on 27 September 2020 and its invasion attempt was the beginning of this “sudden war”. The desire in Azerbaijan to get back the occupied territories both at the official level and among the public meant that Armenia’s attacks were not left without a response. As a result of the war, Azerbaijan liberated important part of its territories based on its right to self-defense. Although the war ended in Azerbaijan’s historic victory in the battlefield, the war nevertheless continues in the political, diplomatic and information realm. In reality, the ability to act as a major power hinges on the control over sources of energy and strategic regions. From this viewpoint, the South Caucasus may be considered a geopolitical “stage for wolves” whereby all countries claiming hegemony and regional states are seeking to assert themselves. In other words, this is a scene for a power struggle among regional and global players. Thus, the great powers’ geopolitical interests have long been in contradiction on this stage. Taking this into account, Azerbaijan should outline a new strategy to repel any potential attack. Turkey’s stance on the issue will be crucial at this stage. Therefore, further strengthening of Azerbaijani-Turkish military cooperation, along with bilateral ties in other fields, will be pivotal in this period of history. Namely as a consequence of historical necessity, a joint declaration on allied relations was signed in Shusha on 15 June 2021 between Azerbaijan and Turkey. Taking all this into consideration, this article examines geopolitical rivalry in the South Caucasus and great powers’ stance in the Second Karabakh War

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Political Science

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Emin Arif Shıkhalıyev * This is me
0000-0003-3194-8964
Azerbaijan

Publication Date

November 14, 2022

Submission Date

February 16, 2022

Acceptance Date

June 22, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Number: 45

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA99SZ74GN

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APA
Shıkhalıyev, E. A. (2022). THE REALITY OF “BIG POLICY” OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR. Review of Armenian Studies, 45, 127-149. https://izlik.org/JA99SZ74GN
AMA
1.Shıkhalıyev EA. THE REALITY OF “BIG POLICY” OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR. RAS. 2022;(45):127-149. https://izlik.org/JA99SZ74GN
Chicago
Shıkhalıyev, Emin Arif. 2022. “THE REALITY OF ‘BIG POLICY’ OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR”. Review of Armenian Studies, nos. 45: 127-49. https://izlik.org/JA99SZ74GN.
EndNote
Shıkhalıyev EA (November 1, 2022) THE REALITY OF “BIG POLICY” OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR. Review of Armenian Studies 45 127–149.
IEEE
[1]E. A. Shıkhalıyev, “THE REALITY OF ‘BIG POLICY’ OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR”, RAS, no. 45, pp. 127–149, Nov. 2022, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA99SZ74GN
ISNAD
Shıkhalıyev, Emin Arif. “THE REALITY OF ‘BIG POLICY’ OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR”. Review of Armenian Studies. 45 (November 1, 2022): 127-149. https://izlik.org/JA99SZ74GN.
JAMA
1.Shıkhalıyev EA. THE REALITY OF “BIG POLICY” OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR. RAS. 2022;:127–149.
MLA
Shıkhalıyev, Emin Arif. “THE REALITY OF ‘BIG POLICY’ OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR”. Review of Armenian Studies, no. 45, Nov. 2022, pp. 127-49, https://izlik.org/JA99SZ74GN.
Vancouver
1.Emin Arif Shıkhalıyev. THE REALITY OF “BIG POLICY” OF GREAT POWERS AND THEIR STANCES ON THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR. RAS [Internet]. 2022 Nov. 1;(45):127-49. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA99SZ74GN