027 - The Nagorno Karabakh Conflict and Diplomacy in the Caucasus with Ian Kelly

This week we speak with Ian Kelly (Former US Ambassador to OSCE, Georgia; Professor at Northwestern University @ikelly731) about the origins of the ongoing conflict in Nagorno Karabakh, including the history of diplomacy between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the past few decades. We discuss recent diplomatic efforts by the US, Russia, and France, as well as the interests of Moscow and Ankara in the conflict. We also ask about the variation in support for the independence of disputed territories in the Caucasus.