Peace under normal circumstances have no losers, but if it is utilized wisely will benefit all involved and
beyond. Now that the crucial step has been taken, both Azerbaijan and Armenia and all the relevant
partners should use this momentum and lay the needed foundations for a lasting peace, cooperation and
prosperity in the Caucasus and our region. Sitting on the signed memorandum(s) and accords or
becoming complacent, can undermine and squander the created good conditions and opportunities for
constructive actions. This in turn, can encourage the opponents and the ill-wishers to move in again and
infest the region again for many more decades.
Now is the time to act with due speed and determination.
Ekin Altunbay,
9 August 2025