In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the complex history and recent developments of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict with our distinguished guest, Dr. Yunis Gurbanov, a renowned Azerbaijani scholar and expert in international relations and political science. This episode unpacks the decades-long conflict, the historic 2025 peace agreement, and its implications for the South Caucasus and beyond.
📌 Episode Highlights
– Guest Introduction: Meet Dr. Yunis Gurbanov, born in Baku, Azerbaijan, with degrees from universities in Azerbaijan, Germany, and the U.S. (Columbia University). He shares his extensive experience as a research scholar at Harvard and Columbia and his insights as a diplomat and political scientist.
– Conflict Overview: Learn about the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, from the First Patriotic War (1988–1994), where Azerbaijan lost 20% of its territory, to the Second War (2020) and the 2023 Special Operation, which restored Azerbaijan’s internationally recognized territories.
– Historic Peace Agreement: Discover the details of the Joint Declaration and Agreement on the Establishment of Peace signed on August 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C., under the mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump. This landmark agreement ended the 30-year conflict and closed the OSCE Minsk Group process.
– Zangezur Corridor: Understand the significance of the Middle Corridor (Zangezur Corridor), a new road connecting Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through Armenia, promising economic and political benefits for both nations.
– Geopolitical Dynamics: Explore how regional powers like Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, and Russia are reacting to the peace deal, and why the U.S.’s involvement adds international legitimacy.
– Military Innovations: Dive into the role of modern warfare, particularly drones (e.g., Turkish Bayraktar drones), in Azerbaijan’s swift 44-day victory in 2020, now studied in U.S. military institutions.
– Public Sentiment: Hear Dr. Gurbanov’s perspective on how Azerbaijanis and Armenians are responding to the peace agreement, and why it’s a win-win for both sides.
– Russia’s Role: Uncover the complexities of Azerbaijan-Russia relations, including tensions over the 2024 downing of an Azerbaijani civilian plane and Azerbaijan’s aid to Ukraine.
– Future Outlook: Dr. Gurbanov shares his optimism for lasting peace in the South Caucasus, the potential Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump, and the broader implications for regional stability.
🌍 Why Watch This Episode?
This episode offers a rare opportunity to understand one of the most significant geopolitical shifts in the South Caucasus. Dr. Gurbanov provides a clear, accessible explanation of the conflict’s history, the 2025 peace agreement, and its far-reaching implications for Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the region. Whether you’re interested in geopolitics, international law, modern warfare, or peacebuilding, this episode is packed with exclusive insights and expert analysis.
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🙏 Special Thanks
A huge thank you to Dr. Farid Shafiyev – Chairman of the Center of Analysis of International Relations for connecting us with Dr. Yunis Gurbanov, and to Dr. Gurbanov for sharing his expertise and time. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions on The AliTM Podcast!
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9 Comments
Not Azerbaijan army, it was Israel and Turkey. Armenia has 3 million population vs Azerbaijan 10 million. You sold your soul to Israel and your country to Turkey in order to win the war
Your guest is not being honest about the reason for the first war. He forgets to mention that Armenians were thrown out of Baku and we had Sumgait in late 1980s and when Soviet Union collapsed, the Armenians who were 95% of the population in Nagorno Kharabagh decided to separate themselves from Azerbaijan. Please keep in mind the region of Nagorno Kharabagh was given to Azerbaijan by Stalin. It’s been Armenian territory for thousands of years.
When you teach kids at your school to hate Armenians then no peace treaty can fix the issue
Double standards by Pakistan. Supposedly Pakistan respects International borders yet it hasn’t recognized Armenia as a country waiting for Azerbaijan to make the decision for them. Let me remind Pakistan, Armenia has been around thousands of years. Pakistan is just Muslim population of India that was formed a few years ago and makes decisions strictly based on the religion of the country. I wonder how they feel now that Azerbaijan’s oil via Turkey to Israel is allowing Israel to commit genocide of their Muslim brothers in Gaza? Or Azerbaijan becoming a base for Israel to attack Iran, the only country who cares for the genocide in Gaza?
Azerbaijan won the war because of Turkey and Israel’s help. After war, Azerbaijan has become an extension of Israel allowing them to attack Iran from Azerbaijan. It was not Azerbaijan Armen forces
It’s still Armenian territory that they’ll be passing
Questions remain how will Iran react of having the presence of American forces/intelligence right on its border, same is also the case of Russia. The Podcast should have focused on that, but it didn't..
Pakistan turkey our allies with azerbajian defend caucaus interest against Indian backed Armenia and sadly iraninan Shia help armenians azerbajiani Shia alliance with isreal so sadly difficult relation and Pakistan İslamic nuclear save middle east for help Turks if left back npt agrement help Pakistan for drone navy etc. For
Who is the Doctor Farid you spoke of?
Rubbish👎🏻 It’s only started, the real war!