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What country is between Turkey and Azerbaijan?
Constituting the only land connection between Turkey and Azerbaijan, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is of great importance for Turkey’s relations with Azerbaijan, and constitutes our direct contact point with Azerbaijani people.
The border is located at the southeastern tip of the Iğdır Province on the Turkish side and at the northwestern tip of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on the Azerbaijani side; running entirely along the Aras river, it is the shortest border for both countries. …
Is the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict more than a Cold War Relic?
But the conflict is more than a Cold War-era relic. Both sides enjoy the support of powerful backers and with the South Caucasus occupying a strategic position in the global energy market, the fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan could end up reverberating beyond the region.
Why does Turkey support Azerbaijan and Armenia?
Turkey has long been a staunch supporter of Azerbaijan: Ankara and Baku share close cultural ties, given their shared Turkic heritage. Meanwhile, Turkey and Armenia have a long history of tensions, exacerbated by Ankara’s refusal to recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide as well as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
What is happening to Armenians in Turkey?
Armenians are one of the world’s most dispersed peoples. In Turkey, public debate on the issue has been stifled. Article 301 of the penal code, on “insulting Turkishness”, has been used to prosecute prominent writers who highlight the mass killings of Armenians.
Did Ankara deploy Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan and down a plane?
Armenia, however, has accused Ankara of deploying Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan and downing a plane, allegations denied by Turkey and Azerbaijan. This article has been updated.