Episode 154: Nagorno-Karabakh: Repercussions and Ramifications

This episode opens up with a brief rundown of the results of Poland’s parliamentary elections held on Sunday October 15th, Adam and Alexandra provide their brief analysis and what the results mean – especially considering the fact that the ruling Law and Justice party will not likely be able to form another government – a significant victory to the opposition.<br /><br />After that Alexandra is joined by Julie George is a political scientist and professor with faculty appointments at Columbia University, Queens College and the Graduate Center, CUNY. She specializes in comparative and international politics, specifically in the South Caucasus.<br /><br />Alexandra and Julie discuss the fallout from Azerbaijan’s recent forceful takeover of the Nagorno-Karabakh region in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. They also look at the wider consequences in the South Caucasus region and the roles of Russia and Turkey.<br /><br />Read two commentaries recently published on New Eastern Europe:<br />“A modern-day ethnic cleansing: Karabakh Armenians flee as Azerbaijan takes over” <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/09/29/a-modern-day-ethnic-cleansing-karabakh-armenians-flee-as-azerbaijan-takes-over/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/09/29/a-modern-day-ethnic-cleansing-karabakh-armenians-flee-as-azerbaijan-takes-over/</a><br /><br />“Military operation in Karabakh: the final battle?” <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/09/29/military-operation-in-karabakh-the-final-battle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/09/29/military-operation-in-karabakh-the-final-battle/</a> <br /><br />Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/3nMGeYj</a><br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement">https://www.spre