The Threat of Destruction of Cultural Objects of Unrecognized Countries on the Example of the Republic of Artsakh

Abstract

There are more than 20 countries in the world that aren’t internationally recognized. Along with the legal and economic problems, unrecognized states face the threat of cultural independence. In the context of interregional conflicts, global crises, cultural objects of unrecognized states are being destroyed․ In this article the object of the study is the cultural heritage of Artsakh, which was and is being destroyed by the Azerbaijani forces after the war of 2020. This article considers ways to prevent the destruction of cultural property of unrecognized countries and the role of international organizations, the purpose of whose activities is to preserve and develop cultural and humanitarian interactions.