Armenia and Azerbaijan to work towards peace deal
BBC NewsJUL 2023
Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree to Work Toward Peace Deal
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The Spin
Narrative A
Armenia and Azerbaijan have been at odds over Nagorno-Karabakh for over three decades. The two countries have already fought two wars to control the region, and an atmosphere of mutual hostility and distrust remains. As previous ceasefire agreements have proven brittle, there's little possibility of peace in the area.
Narrative B
This breakthrough in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations would ensure a durable and dignified peace in the region. The international community must support the two countries' efforts to agree to an important confidence-building measure, avert another war, and allow Armenians to live side by side in the same region as Azerbaijanis.