Unraveling the Conflict Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Impact!

Join hosts Ellen Benz and Clive Johnson  as they delve into the roots of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, exploring the history, on-going tensions, and geopolitical intricacies of the long-standing conflict between the two former Soviet states. 
The countries’ principal dispute concerns the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous and heavily forested area in the Karabakh region of the southern Caucasus mountain range. Ellen and Clive look at the background, go behind the reasons for the conflict, and assess where our prayers and intentions are needed now as a very fragile peace appears to be holding between the two countries.
As is customary, Ellen and Clive close the episode by assessing where our prayers and intentions are needed now. 
Suggested intention 
While there have been some positive developments towards a potential peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the situation remains volatile, with unresolved territorial disputes and border tensions threatening to derail progress. The potential for further conflict remains strong if underlying issues are not adequately addressed. Given this tense situation, we suggest holding as our focused intention this week: 
We will that those in positions of influence and power within the Armenian and Azerbaijan governments will be moved in with compassion to work toward and maintain peace between their nations. 
Please join us in holding this. 
The Remembrance Day of the Armenian Genocide this year is on 24 April 2024. http://www.genocide-museum.am/eng/remembrance_day.php  
Chapter markers: 
00:04 Introduction
01:38 Historical Background
02:18, Azerbaijan And Armenia
08:00 Nagorno–Karabakh Conflict
10:08. Recent Developments
11:38 Regional Dynamics
14:44 Human Impact
16:09, Focusing Our Intentions
18:16, Wrap Up
Sources referenced for this episode:    
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https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/are-azerbaijan-and-armenia-heading-peace 
https://www.humanrightsnetwork.org/nagorno-karabakh 
https://www.freiheit.org/germany/armenia-azerbaijan-border-tensions-and-relationship-dynamics-what-russias-agenda 
https://www.freiheit.org/germany/armenia-azerbaijan-border-tensions-and-relationship-dynamics-what-russias-agenda 
https://carnegieendowment.org/politika/90655 
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/10/human-rights-groups-detail-war-crimes-in-nagorno-karabakh 
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https://www.britannica.com/place/Nagorno-Karabakh 
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