Abstract
Abstract Azerbaijan is a peace-loving country and a cooperative member of the United Nations Organization. Being a sovereign member of the international community, it has all the rights and privileges entitled to a state. However, the claims of neighbouring Armenia driven by irredentism and revanchism over the contested region of Nagorno Karabakh have led to numerous conflicts between the two. Having the role of ensuring Azerbaijan’s political integrity and sovereign status, the role of its armed forces is demanding yet challenging. This article is geared towards analysing the operational capabilities of Azerbaijani Armed Forces with a special focus on equipment, doctrine, and command and control platforms. It also assesses and prescribes the necessary and immediate needs to deter the threats and to thwart any military conflict. It theorises the potential of Azerbaijan-Pakistan defence relations. Finally, it aspires to take a structural approach in explaining the state behaviour and the relevance of security in contemporary times.
Highlights
The military force of a state ensures security, but it guarantees a rapid yet credible response in case of an armed conflict
The claims of neighbouring Armenia driven by irredentism and revanchism over the contested region of Nagorno Karabakh have led to numerous conflicts between the two
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces need a facelift in their arsenal so that they can be in a position to devise a highly mobile doctrine
Summary
The military force of a state ensures security, but it guarantees a rapid yet credible response in case of an armed conflict. The size, structure, organization and equipment along with training play a vital role in such endeavours Apart from these pivotal constituent elements, the doctrine by the virtue of which an armed force guides its actions serves as the basic framework to achieve policy objectives. Azerbaijan is among those struggling nation-states in the world which right from its inception and independence has been facing a belligerent and antagonistic neighbour i.e. Armenia This antagonism has caused Azerbaijan to diverge a considerable amount of budget to fulfil the defence needs of its armed forces, considerably compromising the industrial development and overall development of Azerbaijan. It puts enormous pressure on Azerbaijan to modernize its armed forces with advanced command and control platforms, the latest equipment and an adaptable yet flexible doctrine to respond to future threats while securing its political integrity and geographical boundaries
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