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Azerbaijan Gets Bolder: How It Won Back Its Lands, the Lessons for Others, and What Comes Next for the South Caucasus
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Azerbaijan Gets Bolder: How It Won Back Its Lands, the Lessons for Others, and What Comes Next for the South Caucasus

Azerbaijan has a rare, historic opportunity to take a leading role in the region by making peace with Armenia and working to stabilize the South Caucasus. However, this chance may soon slip away.

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By Zaur Shiriyev
Published on Mar 21, 2025
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Zaur Shiriyev

Nonresident Scholar, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Zaur Shiriyev is a nonresident scholar at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.

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