What lessons did past international efforts at rebuilding war-torn countries hold for Karabakh?
From the Balkans to Iraq, South Sudan to Afghanistan, the most potent conclusion is that benevolent ineptitude has reigned.
The task ahead in Karabakh was titanic. However, Baku understood it must avoid the endless delays of the Balkans or Washington’s $60 billion black hole in Iraq. Azerbaijan won the war.
Could it also win the peace?
When Rasmiya Ahmadova closes her eyes to sleep, on a good night, her mind wanders into the past. Her family’s orchards flourished in those days. She can smell their pomegranate’s sweet and tangy aroma even today.
