The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Sparks of War and Hopes for Reconciliation
Nakhchivan, a small exclave of Azerbaijan separated from the rest of the country by Southern Armenia, could potentially trigger the next conflict in the Caucasus region. With the recent reconquest of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan now controls all of its territory up to the Armenian border region of Syunik, which separates it from Nakhchivan. Azerbaijan and Turkey are pushing for an Azeri-controlled corridor that would cut across southern Armenia, creating a pan-Turkic entity. The Armenians oppose this, but with Azerbaijan's newfound dominance and Turkish support, it remains uncertain if anyone would come to Armenia's defense.