Oil, Democracy and the Globalization of the Nagorno Karabakh Conflict
Sienrukos, Hilary
2007
- Submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Abstract: This paper analyzes the main factors that contributed to the outbreak of the Karabakh war and those that continue to perpetuate it. The stalemate over Karabakh is assessed on the domestic, regional and international levels to come to a deeper understanding of ... read morewhat is preventing peace in the region. The patterns of globalization that have transformed the South Caucasus since the collapse of the Soviet Union provide the context for this study. I conclude that there are three main obstacles preventing a settlement: The inherent weakness of the Azerbaijani and Armenian states which is exacerbated by the Western push for democratization; the interference of outside actors who indirectly or directly perpetuate the conflict through their engagement in the region; and the overall militarization of the Caucasus in order to secure petroleum interests. This paper ultimately aims to provide insight into the nature of the conflict and the reasons for the continual instability in the region. While not providing policy recommendations, per se, it is hoped that a deeper analysis of these factors will be of use when considering approaches to the conflict and policy making in the South Caucasus.read less
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