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Turan Gafarli

Turan Gafarli is a Researcher at TRT World Research Centre. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics from Queen Mary University of London and a Master of Arts in Transnational Studies from University College London. Turan worked as a researcher for Lord German, Treasurer of the Liberal Democrat Party, in the House of Lords whilst also interning at the Turkic Council, the Council of Europe and the United Nations Office in Geneva. His research interests include Eurasia and Transcaucasia, the Turkic World, globalization and the nation-state debate. He also contributed to the book entitled 'Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom – 100 Years of Partnership (2019)' and is the editor of the upcoming book entitled ‘"The Karabakh Gambit: Responsibility for the Future." Turan is also a member of the Chatham House Royal Institute of International Affairs.

OPINION

Defrosting the South Caucasus: Can Turkey and Armenia normalize their ties?

by Turan Gafarli
23 December 2021

The steps taken to re-establish the ties between Turkey and Armenia seem more real than ever following last year’s bloody war in Karabakh. Turkey and Armenia have decided to appoint special envoys to proceed with the normalization and peace in the region. Borders between the two countries were closed and diplomatic relations have been suspended after the Armenian occupation in Karabakh for almost three decades ago. However, normalization attempts are

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Regional perspectives: Looking back at the year following the Second Karabakh War

The status quo that emerged back then in the South Caucasus had created a frozen conflict that could escalate at any moment in the region for nearly 30 years. Even if the UN Security Council accepted resolutions on the immediate evacuation of the occupied territories of Azerbaijan by Armenian occupational forces, these decisions were not implemented. Armenia has been the biggest loser of the continuation of the occupation in Karabakh.

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by Turan Gafarli
28 September 2021
OPINION

Defrosting the South Caucasus: Can Turkey and Armenia normalize their ties?

by Turan Gafarli
23 December 2021

The steps taken to re-establish the ties between Turkey and Armenia seem more real than ever following last year’s bloody war in Karabakh. Turkey and Armenia have decided to appoint special envoys

More
OPINION

Regional perspectives: Looking back at the year following the Second Karabakh War

by Turan Gafarli
28 September 2021

The status quo that emerged back then in the South Caucasus had created a frozen conflict that could escalate at any moment in the region for nearly 30 years. Even if the

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