THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH (ARTSAKH) CONFLICT AND THE ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES (OTS)

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to analyze the main goals of discussions around the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the attitudes of Turkic-speaking republics towards the issue in the summits of Turkic-speaking states, as well as in the Turkic Council and the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The OTS is an institutional structure that organizes Turkic integration processes. As integration processes deepen in the Turkic world, challenges to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh will increase.

The research demonstrates that in previous decades, Türkiye and Azerbaijan tried to give the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict a pan-Turkic character and form a united anti-Armenian front, but the Turkic-speaking republics of Central Asia have mostly maintained neutrality. On the other hand, after the 44-Day War, Türkiye began the process of Turkic integration, which includes the political, economic, educational, cultural, security, and information fields. The strengthening of this integration would pose serious challenges to the region, particularly for Armenia, in various aspects such as economics, politics, and security.