‍Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal

Following the outbreak of renewed conflicts between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh in late 2020, a trilateral agreement mediated by Russia was signed. This led to the ... Read More

“Middle Corridor” and Interests of Iran in the South Caucasus

Ahmad Rashidi

Volume 29, Issue 121 , June 2023, , Pages 27-54

Abstract

In a realistic approach, Iran's security interests in the South Caucasus are guaranteed by maintaining the regional balance of power. Therefore, the plan to build the Zanegzur Corridor ... Read More

Turkey’s Policy in the Karabakh Dispute

siamak kakaei; Seyed Jalal Dehghani Firouzabadi

Volume 27, Issue 115 , December 2021

Abstract

Turkey-Azerbaijan relations, a year after the 2nd Karabakh War, has taken complicated military, political and regional dimensions. Holding several joint military drills between Turkey ... Read More

Russia’s Interests in Near Abroad Case study: Armenia

Mostafa Kheiri; Rajab Izadi

Volume 23, Issue 100 , March 2018, , Pages 1-24

Abstract

The attempt to retrieve Russia's position as one of the key actors in the international arena can be considered as a major feature of Russian foreign policy after Putin's rise to power. ... Read More

Mountainous Karabakh from the Perspective of International Law

Volume 20, Issue 85 , May 2014, , Pages 1-33

Abstract

The Republics of Azerbaijan and Armenia as the two main parties in the Karabakh conflict try to strengthen their positions through the principles of international law. Azerbaijan addresses ... Read More The Republics of Azerbaijan and Armenia as the two main parties in the Karabakh conflict try to strengthen their positions through the principles of international law. Azerbaijan addresses the principle of territorial integrity of the UN and as per many international treaties and likewise conventions claiming the need of withdrawal for Armenian military forces from Karabakh and specifically denying the independence announcement of this area. However, Armenia and Self-proclaimed Republic of Karabakh adhere to the principle of self-determination, in the consent of independence of Mountainous Karabakh and even its incorporation with Armenia to be assumed the right of the local people. They also believe that, in this regard, a referendum held in 1993, and since then, several presidential, parliamentary and local authority elections have been held in Karabakh. The purpose of this article is to assess occupation of Karabakh, the positions of the parties and the players in this conflict from the perspective of the international law. As a matter of fact, this article seeks to answer the following question: To what extent the adherence to the principle of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and Armenian separatists in Karabakh and Armenia stance on the principle of self-determination, is reasonable and is in accordance with international law? Are these two principles which are called by the international lawyers as jus cogens, in conflict with each other or the two sides of the Karabakh conflict are having a unidirectional concept of the issue? A provisional answer to this question as an assumption is that after the end of the colonial period, as per international law, for ethnic minorities within the country, the right of self-determination is excluding the territorial separatism and decomposition but including the right of participation in the election of executive, legislative authorities and other aspects of civic and political contribution, as well as to preserve the cultural heritage.

The Prospect of Economic Relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Armenia and the Potentiality of Gas Transition

Volume 19, Issue 83 , October 2013, , Pages 29-50

Abstract

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Armenia enjoy amity and a relationship free from tension due to geopolitical concerns and an overlap of their interests and foreign policy goals. This ... Read More

Normalization of Relations between Turkey and Armenia and its Effect on the South Caucasus Geopolitics

Volume 17, Issue 75 , November 2012, , Pages 51-68

Abstract

Approaching neo-functionalism, the article attempts to discuss achievements in three different periods of short, middle and long terms relations between Turkey and Armenia namely, opening ... Read More

The Effects of Normalizing Relations between Turkey and Armenia on Turkey's Relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Volume 16, Issue 71 , November 2011, , Pages 79-108

Abstract

After the Soviet collapse, relations between Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkey have continued at its level of strategic partnership the status which affected much on both countries' ... Read More

Russian Impact on foreign policy process of Caucasian Republics

Volume 16, Issue 70 , November 2011, , Pages 95-121

Abstract

In recent years, relations between the Russia Federation and the south littoral states have experienced some developments. While Russia is continuing its main role in the area, the ... Read More

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The 2020 Azerbaijan-Armenia War and Nagorno-Karabakh Frozen Conflict

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“Middle Corridor” and Interests of Iran in the South Caucasus

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Turkey’s Policy in the Karabakh Dispute

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Russia’s Interests in Near Abroad Case study: Armenia

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Mountainous Karabakh from the Perspective of International Law

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The Prospect of Economic Relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Armenia and the Potentiality of Gas Transition

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Normalization of Relations between Turkey and Armenia and its Effect on the South Caucasus Geopolitics

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The Effects of Normalizing Relations between Turkey and Armenia on Turkey's Relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan

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Russian Impact on foreign policy process of Caucasian Republics

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