THE POSITION OF MAJOR POWERS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE SECOND KARABAKH WAR

During the Second Karabakh War the positions of powers and international organizations were important factors influencing the course and outcome of the conflict. Their positions were mainly based on political, economic, and geostrategic interests. Currently, one of the most pressing issues in the world political arena is the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. After the collapse of the USSR, the Azerbaijani state managed to restore its independence in 1991. In the First Karabakh War of the last century, due to the lack of a strong, regular army of the newly independent Republic of Azerbaijan and the inability to establish a strong central government system, the Republic of Azerbaijan was defeated in the war and 20% of our lands were occupied by the Republic of Armenia. Although the Republic of Azerbaijan appealed to international organizations to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh problem and tried to resolve the conflict peacefully, the Republic of Armenia, which ultimately occupied the lands of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has repeatedly hindered our just cause. International organizations and the world community have remained silent on the lands of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which have been under the enemy's control for nearly thirty years. The Republic of Azerbaijan has done its best for a peaceful resolution of the conflict for almost thirty years. During this period, the Armenian government has demonstrated an uncompromising position against Azerbaijan. At the same time, no progress has been felt on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. The victory of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Second Karabakh War transformed Azerbaijan into a strong, developed state in the political world, had a positive impact on other areas, and in addition, reminded other pro-Armenian regional states that the Republic of Azerbaijan is an extremely powerful state both at the political table and on the battlefield. The article discusses the position of major powers and international organizations during the Second Karabakh War.