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Perceptions of Identity and Attitudes Toward the Peace Process in Azerbaijan After the Second Karabakh War

İkinci Karabağ Savaşı Sonrası Azerbaycan'da Kimlik Algısı ve Barış Sürecine Yönelik Tutumlar

Abdulla Khanayev(İSTANBUL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-5303-5141
Meral Balcı(Marmara Üniversitesi)0000-0003-3638-5339
Pages
78–99
Publication Date
2026-03-05
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The results reveal that for peace to be sustainable in Azerbaijan, an inclusive identity and a dialog-oriented approach should be developed.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The Second Karabakh War led to radical changes in Azerbaijani society’s perception of national identity and profoundly affected attitudes towards the peace process.
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Key Findings & Data:Within the scope of the research, a survey was conducted with 150 participants across Azerbaijan, and the data was analyzed using Python programming language.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results reveal that for peace to be sustainable in Azerbaijan, an inclusive identity and a dialog-oriented approach should be developed.
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⚙️Variables:Azerbaycan · Barış İnşası · İkinci Karabağ Savaşı

Abstract

The Second Karabakh War led to radical changes in Azerbaijani society’s perception of national identity and profoundly affected attitudes towards the peace process. In the aftermath of the war, Azerbaijani society has been going through various social and psychological processes both in search of internal identity and to contribute to the regional peace process. This study examines the transformation in Azerbaijanis’ perception of national identity in the post-war period and the effects of this transformation on attitudes towards lasting peace. Within the scope of the research, a survey was conducted with 150 participants across Azerbaijan, and the data was analyzed using Python programming language. The findings show that the war has strengthened the perception of national identity and created a collective sense of victory throughout the society. Although the majority of the participants believe that peace is possible, they emphasize that a culture of peace based on mutual trust, empathy and education should be developed in order to achieve peace. Significant differences were observed in attitudes towards peace depending on age and education level. The study draws attention to the fact that the peace process may be damaged if national identity discourses evolve into an exclusionary structure. The results reveal that for peace to be sustainable in Azerbaijan, an inclusive identity and a dialog-oriented approach should be developed.

Özet

İkinci Karabağ Savaşı, Azerbaycan toplumunun ulusal kimlik algısında radikal değişikliklere yol açmış ve barış sürecine yönelik tutumları derinden etkilemiştir. Savaşın ardından Azerbaycan toplumu, hem içsel kimlik arayışında hem de bölgesel barış sürecine katkı sağlama çabasında çeşitli sosyal ve psikolojik süreçlerden geçmektedir. Bu çalışma, İkinci Karabağ Savaşı’nın Azerbaycan toplumundaki ulusal kimlik algısı ve kalıcı barışa yönelik tutumlar üzerindeki dönüştürücü etkisini incelemektedir. Araştırma kapsamında, Azerbaycan genelinde 150 katılımcıyla bir anket yapılmış ve veriler Python programlama dili kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, savaşın ulusal kimlik algısını güçlendirdiğini ve toplumda ortak bir zafer duygusu oluşturduğunu göstermektedir. Katılımcıların çoğu barışın mümkün olduğuna inanmakla birlikte, barışı sağlamak için karşılıklı güven, empati ve eğitime dayalı bir barış kültürünün geliştirilmesi gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Barışa yönelik tutumlarda yaş ve eğitim düzeyine göre önemli farklılıklar gözlemlenmiştir. Çalışma, ulusal kimlik söylemlerinin dışlayıcı bir yapıya dönüşmesi halinde barış sürecinin zarar görebileceğine dikkat çekmektedir. Sonuçlar, Azerbaycan’da barışın sürdürülebilir olması için kapsayıcı bir kimlik ve diyalog odaklı bir yaklaşımın geliştirilmesi gerektiğini ortaya koymaktadır.

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Khanayev, A., Balcı, M. (2026). Perceptions of Identity and Attitudes Toward the Peace Process in Azerbaijan After the Second Karabakh War. İnsan ve Toplum, Cilt: 16 Sayı: 1, 78–99. https://doi.org/10.12658/M0787

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