Battle for Control

The video discusses the conflict over the Nagorno Karabakh region, which began in 1990 due to Joseph Stalin's decision to make it part of Soviet Azerbaijan. This led to ethnic tensions and a full-scale war, resulting in significant casualties and displacement. Despite a ceasefire, skirmishes continued. The region's oil resources have made it geopolitically significant, with countries like Turkey and Europe relying on its exports. Efforts have been made by Armenia and Azerbaijan to achieve peace, and the region is no longer in full-scale war.

What was the initial cause of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict?

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

• A natural disaster in the area

• Joseph Stalin's decision to assign Nagorno to Soviet Azerbaijan

• The discovery of oil in the region

What significant event occurred in 1991 that affected the Nagorno Karabakh region?

• The region declared independence

• The discovery of a new oil field

• A peace treaty was signed

• A major earthquake struck

What was one of the major humanitarian impacts of the conflict?

• The displacement of 1,000,000 people

• A significant increase in tourism

• A decrease in oil production

• The construction of new infrastructure

Which countries currently rely on Azerbaijan's oil exports?

• Brazil and Argentina

• United States and Canada

• Turkey and Europe

• China and India

What has been the recent focus of Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding the Nagorno Karabakh region?

• Increasing military presence

• Developing tourism

• Working towards peaceful coexistence

• Expanding oil exploration