Will the latest ceasefire bring peace to Nagorno-Karabakh?
Armenia and Azerbaijan sign Russian-mediated deal to end fighting in the disputed region.
One of the world’s longest-running conflicts appears to be over, at least for now.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a Russian-mediated ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh.
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The disputed region is recognised as part of Azerbaijan, but controlled by ethnic Armenians.
While the Azeris call the deal a victory, Armenians say it is a national humiliation and some are demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.
Can the agreement bring peace after decades of mistrust?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Nigar Arpadarai – Member of parliament in Azerbaijan
Matthew Bryza – Former US ambassador to Azerbaijan
Laurence Broers – Associate fellow at the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House
Note: Armenian government representatives declined Inside Story’s requests to appear on the panel.