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5:59 v originále: Karabakh Blitzkrieg. Power Shift in the South Caucasus
Episode 401
Published 2 years, 3 months ago
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In the South Caucasus, the balance of power is shifting. The 24-hour conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, an Armenian enclave within Azerbaijani territory, ended with the capitulation of local forces. After decades of conflict, Azerbaijan claims that it is taking control of the mountainous region. What led to the newest flare up of the conflict? And what will be its consequences?
Guest: Alissa de Carbonnel, Europe and Central Asia Deputy Programme Director at the International Crisis Group