تحليلي بر ابعاد و سطوح مداخله در بحران ژئوپليتيكي قره باغ

An Analysis on Dimensions and Levels of Intervention in Nagorno- Karabakh Geopolitical Crisis

Nagorno-Karabakh is an autonomous region situated in the vicinity of Armenia borders and the west of Azerbaijan Republic. Although this region is controlled by Armenians, neither Armenia nor any other country in the world recognize Karabakh Republic. The region has been the scene of conflict between two republics of Azerbaijan and Armenia since their independence. The aim of this article is to analyze the dimensions and levels of intervention in Nagorno- Karabakh conflict in accordance with Geopolitical Crisis concept and its fundamentals. As to the findings of the research, non-adaptation of geographical borders with ethnic, religious and cultural borders in Caucasus region; communist leadersʹ political approach to Soviet republics and ethnic groups; strong positions of the conflict parties to each other; the factor of foreign actors competition; the balance of power relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan Republic and at least Armenianʹs negative historical mentality and fear of blockade, are the most important factors intensifying Karabakh crisis