Participation and role of EU in resolving Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
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| Thesis title in English: | Participation and role of EU in resolving Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict |
| Key words: | Nagorno-Karabakh, conflict, EU, conflict resolution |
| English key words: | Nagorno-Karabakh, conflict, EU, conflict resolution |
| Academic year of topic announcement: | 2010/2011 |
| Type of assignment: | diploma thesis |
| Thesis language: | angličtina |
| Department: | Department of Political Science (23-KP) |
| Supervisor: | doc. Martin Riegl, Ph.D. |
| Author: | hidden - assigned by the advisor |
| Date of registration: | 04.03.2011 |
| Date of assignment: | 04.03.2011 |
| Date and time of defence: | 19.09.2014 00:00 |
| Venue of defence: | IPS FSV UK, U kříže 8/661 158 00 Praha 5 – Jinonice |
| Date of electronic submission: | 31.07.2014 |
| Date of proceeded defence: | 19.09.2014 |
| Reviewers: | PhDr. Kateřina Bocianová, Ph.D. |
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| Historical analysis, conflict studies framework. |
| References |
| Audrey L. Altstadt. The Azerbaijani Turks: power and identity under Russian rule. Hoover Press, 1992. ISBN 0817991824, 9780817991821
George A. Bournoutian. A History of Qarabagh: An Annotated Translation of Mirza Jamal Javanshir Qarabaghi 's Tarikh-e Qarabagh. Mazda Publishers, 1994. ISBN 1-56859-011-3, 978-1-568-59011-0 Cornell, Svante E. The Nagorno-Karabakh ConflictPDF (1.05 MB). Uppsala: Department of East European Studies, April 1999. For the Resolution of the Karabakh Conflict, azer.org Barnes, C., Cohen, J. & Lynch, D. (2004). European Union and the South Caucasus: Opportunities for intensified engagement. European Centre for Conflict Prevention. Retrieved from http://www.conflict-prevention.net/uploads/File/ECCP%20Publications/EU%20and%20the%20South%20Caucasus.pdf International Crisis Group (2005). Nagorno-Karabakh: A Plan for Peace, Europe Report 167. Retrieved from http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/europe/caucasus/azerbaijan/167-nagorno-karabakh-a-plan-for-peace.aspx |
| Preliminary scope of work |
| i. Historical background of Nagorno-Karabakh territory
ii. War in Azerbaijan: Beginning of conflict iii. Situation of IDPs and refugees in invaded territory iv. Participation of Russia during the war and conflict v. Period of development in Azerbaijan after 1994 vi. Steps towards resolution of territorial disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan vii. Intervention of International Organizations as an assistance for peace sustainability viii. Role of EU and political analysis of future outcome European Union could play an important role in helping to resolve conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia regarding territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. This conflict started in 1988, Nagorno-Karabakh and 7 surrounding areas which is 20 % percent of Azerbaijani territory are under occupation of Arms Forces of Armenia. In may of 1994 both sides reached ceasefire regime and still are controlled by OSCE Minsk Group and co-chairmanship of Russia, France and USA but negotiations are still not successful. Conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh is one the “greatest factor of non-stability”. It increases possible cause of future war between two countries as both sides having serious preparations. According to European Parliament resolution of May 20,2010 in Strasbourg in the need for an EU strategy for the south of South Caucasus turned out to be in favor of Azerbaijani position towards Nagorno-Karabakh which was reflected in adopted text : “ EU Is seriously concerned that hundreds of thousands of refugees and IDPs who fled their homes during or in connection with the Nagorno-Karabakh war remain displaced and denied their rights, including the right to return, property rights and the right to personal security; calls on all parties to unambiguously and unconditionally recognise these rights, the need for their prompt realisation and for a prompt solution to this problem that respects the principles of international law; demands, in this regard, the withdrawal of Armenian forces from all occupied territories of Azerbaijan, accompanied by deployment of international forces to be organised with respect of the UN Charter in order to provide the necessary security guarantees in a period of transition, which will ensure the security of the population of Nagorno-Karabakh and allow the displaced persons to return to their homes and further conflicts caused by homelessness to be prevented; calls on the Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities and leaders of relevant communities to demonstrate their commitment to the creation of peaceful inter-ethnic relations through practical preparations for the return of displaced persons; considers that the situation of the IDPs and refugees should be dealt with according to international standards, including with regard to the recent PACE Recommendation 1877(2009), ‘Europe's forgotten people: protecting the human rights of long-term displaced persons” |
| Preliminary scope of work in English |
| i. Historical background of Nagorno-Karabakh territory
ii. War in Azerbaijan: Beginning of conflict iii. Situation of IDPs and refugees in invaded territory iv. Participation of Russia during the war and conflict v. Period of development in Azerbaijan after 1994 vi. Steps towards resolution of territorial disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan vii. Intervention of International Organizations as an assistance for peace sustainability viii. Role of EU and political analysis of future outcome European Union could play an important role in helping to resolve conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia regarding territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. This conflict started in 1988, Nagorno-Karabakh and 7 surrounding areas which is 20 % percent of Azerbaijani territory are under occupation of Arms Forces of Armenia. In may of 1994 both sides reached ceasefire regime and still are controlled by OSCE Minsk Group and co-chairmanship of Russia, France and USA but negotiations are still not successful. Conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh is one the “greatest factor of non-stability”. It increases possible cause of future war between two countries as both sides having serious preparations. According to European Parliament resolution of May 20,2010 in Strasbourg in the need for an EU strategy for the south of South Caucasus turned out to be in favor of Azerbaijani position towards Nagorno-Karabakh which was reflected in adopted text : “ EU Is seriously concerned that hundreds of thousands of refugees and IDPs who fled their homes during or in connection with the Nagorno-Karabakh war remain displaced and denied their rights, including the right to return, property rights and the right to personal security; calls on all parties to unambiguously and unconditionally recognise these rights, the need for their prompt realisation and for a prompt solution to this problem that respects the principles of international law; demands, in this regard, the withdrawal of Armenian forces from all occupied territories of Azerbaijan, accompanied by deployment of international forces to be organised with respect of the UN Charter in order to provide the necessary security guarantees in a period of transition, which will ensure the security of the population of Nagorno-Karabakh and allow the displaced persons to return to their homes and further conflicts caused by homelessness to be prevented; calls on the Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities and leaders of relevant communities to demonstrate their commitment to the creation of peaceful inter-ethnic relations through practical preparations for the return of displaced persons; considers that the situation of the IDPs and refugees should be dealt with according to international standards, including with regard to the recent PACE Recommendation 1877(2009), ‘Europe's forgotten people: protecting the human rights of long-term displaced persons” |