Technological determinism or strategic advantage? Comparing the two Karabakh Wars between Armenia and Azerbaijan

• Published in: Journal of strategic studies Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 214 - 237
• Main Author: Cheterian, Vicken
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Routledge 23.02.2024; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Armenia; Army; Azerbaijan; Comparative studies; Deployment; Determinism; drones; Karabakh; Peacekeeping; Political transition; Russia; strategy; War

In 2020, the Azerbaijani army launched a massive attack on Armenian positions in Nagorno-Karabakh. After 44 days of fighting, Azerbaijan scored a major victory, forcing Armenian forces to retreat from the territories around Karabakh, followed by the deployment of Russian peacekeeping troops. While m...