In the Russia, Türkiye and Iran Triangle; Karabakh

Authors : Vugar Akifoğlu

Pages : 352-369

Doi:10.16985/mtad.1537017

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Publication Date : 2024-12-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Karabakh, located within the triangle of Turkey, Russia, and Iran, is a region of significant strategic importance. It particularly serves as a gateway connecting Turkey to Central Asia. Throughout history, Karabakh has been part of Azerbaijan’s territory. From the first quarter of the 1800s, Armenians, along with people from regional powers such as Russia, Turkey, and Iran, migrated to the region. Especially Russia and European countries, aiming to separate Turkey from Central Asia, supported the migration of Armenians to the region. After the fall of Tsarist Russia, the Soviet Union supported Armenian territorial claims on various platforms within the framework of its own interests. This study examines Armenia’s policies of seizing Azerbaijani lands throughout history and the approaches of neighboring countries to the situation. Specifically, it analyzes the policies of the three regional countries during the First and Second Karabakh Wars, the November 10 ceasefire agreement that ended the war, the crimes committed by Armenians during the war and their withdrawal from Karabakh, and the international response to these issues based on various sources.
Keywords : Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Karabakh.