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“National, Territorial or Religious Conflict? The Case of Nagorno- Karabakh”

Arie Vaserman and Rami Ginat, 1994

The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, an autonomous region contested by both Azerbaijan and Armenia, began in February 1988 following a series of strikesand demonstrations held by Armenians living there. However, the article shows clearly that the eruption of this conflict was a result of a long and gradual process that goes back to the first quarter of the 20th century. By utilizing primary sources in various languages, this article exposes,describes, and analyzes the historical background of the events that led to the development of this extended and so far unresolved conflict. In doing so, it aims to examine the nature of this conflict and questions whether or not it is possible that the conflict is at the same time both territorial and national religious. The article maintains that this conflict could have far-reaching consequences for the future of the region and could ultimately alter constellations of power in Central Asia, in the Middle East, and even globally.

In: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, 17:4, 345-362,

To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10576109408435961