Negotiating Armenian-Azerbaijani Peace

’Employing a powerful theoretical apparatus with deep local knowledge, Ohannes Geukjian gives us a firmly-grounded analysis of a seemingly intractable conflict - the deadlocked contest of Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. This asymmetrical struggle over a treasured piece of the "national" territory has frustrated state leaders and international mediators. Geukjian demonstrates that resolution of the conflict requires recognition of the security needs of the two sides, reduction of the mutual perceptions of threat, and consideration of the identity issues of both sides. Where mediators have failed, locals and track two diplomacy might offer a way forward. This is a novel, hopeful alternative to what has not worked up to now.’ Ronald Grigor Suny, The University of Michigan, USA ’An astute and balanced analysis of the continued inability of the Armenians and Azerbaijanis to solve their conflict over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Geukjian provides an excellent theoretical introduction for his analysis, offers some peace-making suggestions of his own, and highlights the often obstructive roles of Russia and Turkey in the peacemaking process.’ Robert O. Freedman, Johns Hopkins University, USA 'Negotiating Armenian-Azerbaijani Peace is a valuable contribution to the literature on conflicts, frozen and otherwise, in the former Soviet Union. It is also a worthwhile read for students and practitioners of conflict management and resolution, particularly those in which territory; ethnicity; and identity are relevant factors.' The Military Review