Azerbaijani–Armenian conflict

The Azerbaijani–Armenian conflict centers on the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a mostly ethnic Armenian area within Azerbaijan's borders. Historically, tensions grew due to ethnic and territorial disputes, leading to war in the late 1980s and early 1990s. A ceasefire was established in 1994, but the conflict remained unresolved, periodically flaring into violence. Nagorno-Karabakh's residents seek self-determination, while Azerbaijan claims sovereignty over the territory. Issues of national identity, history, and security fuel the ongoing struggle, making it a complex and long-standing regional conflict with deep emotional and political significance for both sides.