Publishing Institution: International Crisis Group / Political Geography: Caucasus / Publication Year: within 5 Years

Author:: International Crisis Group
Publication Date:: 06-2021
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: International Crisis Group
Abstract:: The 2020 war over Nagorno-Karabakh left many issues unresolved and the front lines volatile. The parties should establish a formal communication channel to address urgent post-war problems, Russian peacekeepers need a clearer mandate and aid agencies must be granted access to the conflict zone.
Topic:: Territorial Disputes, Peacekeeping, Conflict, and Violence
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, and Caucasus

Author:: International Crisis Group
Publication Date:: 07-2020
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: International Crisis Group
Abstract:: What’s new? Deadly July 2020 clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces left dozens dead, civilians among them, and forced villagers to flee their homes on the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border. Shooting across the trenches along the border is more frequent today than anywhere else on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict’s front lines. Why does it matter? Efforts by Baku and Yerevan, including through limited diplomacy, a communication channel set up in 2018 and an agreement between the two sides to safeguard farmers, have largely failed to create conditions that would deter people from leaving border areas. Violence there also risks permanently damaging wider peace efforts. What should be done? The two sides should use the communication channel to warn each other about planned engineering works or other activities that might be misconstrued and lead to escalation. They should begin talks on limited cooperation to allow farmers to harvest crops, repair water networks and clear mines.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Territorial Disputes, Conflict, Violence, and Peace
Political Geography:: Caucasus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

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