Turkey supports Azerbaijan in the recent conflict Nagorno-Karabakh: Erdogan

In this video, we discuss Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent statement in support of Azerbaijan's military operation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. We examine the historical context of the conflict, Turkey's close relationship with Azerbaijan, and the potential implications of Erdogan's statement.

Background

Nagorno-Karabakh is a disputed territory in the South Caucasus region. It is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but it has been controlled by ethnic Armenian forces since the end of the Nagorno-Karabakh War in 1994.

Turkey is a close ally of Azerbaijan and has provided significant military support to Baku in the past. Turkey has also been a vocal critic of Armenia and has accused it of occupying Azerbaijani territory.

Erdogan's Statement

In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2023, Erdogan expressed full support for Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh. He said that Nagorno-Karabakh is Azerbaijani territory and that the imposition of another status for the region will never be accepted.

Implications

Erdogan's statement is likely to escalate tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan and make it more difficult to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict. It also sends a message to the international community that Turkey is prepared to support Azerbaijan militarily.

Potential Outcomes

There are several potential outcomes of the current situation. One is that the conflict could escalate into a full-scale war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This would have devastating consequences for both countries and could destabilize the entire region.

Another possibility is that the conflict could be contained and that the two sides will eventually return to the negotiating table. However, this would require both sides to make concessions, which is unlikely given the current level of tensions.

A third possibility is that the conflict could become frozen, with neither side able to achieve a decisive victory. This would prolong the suffering of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and make it more difficult to reach a peaceful resolution in the future.

Conclusion

The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is complex and there is no easy solution. However, it is important to understand the historical background of the conflict and the role that Turkey is playing. Erdogan's recent statement in support of Azerbaijan is likely to escalate tensions and make it more difficult to reach a peaceful resolution.