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There is no doubt the recent war wasn't about Land for Aliyev.
Here are my arguments:
Karabakh conflict didn't start during Heydar Aliyev's presidency but before him, in 1988 with Sumgait(1988) and Baku (1990) pogroms that were conducted against Armenians.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumgait_pogrom
Here are my arguments:
Karabakh conflict didn't start during Heydar Aliyev's presidency but before him, in 1988 with Sumgait(1988) and Baku (1990) pogroms that were conducted against Armenians.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumgait_pogrom
Azerbaijan presidents from 1988 to present.2003-present Ilham Aliyev(Heydar Aliyev's son).It was during Heydar Aliyev's presidency that Azerbaijan lost the war( Artsakh war started February 20th in 1988 ended may 12th in 1994 with a ceasefire agreement)Keep all this in mind
First, this must have been personal for Ilham Aliyev, Heydar Aliyev's son. Ilham had complex that richer and much bigger Azerbaijan lost the war to Artsakh which was much smaller in area size as well as in population size. Additionally, it happened during his dad's presidency.
Second, Ilham becoming the president short after his dad Heydar, definately had inherited from him not only the power but also the shame of losing the war. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2003/08/09/rise-of-leaders-son-sharpens-azerbaijans-identity-crisis/27907137-47f9-40a1-a322-b44b3b46751d/
This would made him have the feeling of revenge in order to clean his father's name.
Moreover, being a dictator he has a big desire to keep himself in power as long as it's possible. https://www.evnreport.com/politics/the-mixed-messaging-of-ilham-aliyev
Moreover, being a dictator he has a big desire to keep himself in power as long as it's possible. https://www.evnreport.com/politics/the-mixed-messaging-of-ilham-aliyev
Some facts on showing his dictatorship level:
Corruption: Panama offshore scandal https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rferl.org/amp/azerbaijan-aliyev-corruption-panama/27652121.html
Corruption: Panama offshore scandal https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rferl.org/amp/azerbaijan-aliyev-corruption-panama/27652121.html
Freedom of speech: There are number of journalists detained.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/Free%2520Expression%2520Under%2520Attack%2520-%2520Azerbaijans%2520Deteriorating%2520Media%2520Environment.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwij6fKTg4HuAhXEwosKHQU8AeMQFjAEegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw1QY1Arr_nQyfPieTp2qnXF&cshid=1609720245885
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/Free%2520Expression%2520Under%2520Attack%2520-%2520Azerbaijans%2520Deteriorating%2520Media%2520Environment.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwij6fKTg4HuAhXEwosKHQU8AeMQFjAEegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw1QY1Arr_nQyfPieTp2qnXF&cshid=1609720245885
Elections: He announced his victory in election in 2018 a day before the voting had started. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/10/09/oops-azerbaijan-released-election-results-before-voting-had-even-started/%3foutputType=amp
The country is owned and ran by Aliyev family: His wife is the vice president. The large businesses in the country are owned by members or close friends of this one family. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/business/panama-papers-how-family-that-runs-azerbaijan-built-an-empire-of-hidden-wealth-1.2597762%3fmode=amp
People in Azerbaijan know much more about these issues, hence the dissatisfaction level was growing every day in the country.
Mass gathering in July, the crowd is screaming, we want war, we want Karabakh.
Aliyev was feeding his people with hatred towards Armenians and feeling of revenge for around 27 years. https://www.evnreport.com/politics/armenophobia-in-azerbaijan-causes-and-effects
Considering all the factors mentioned above i came to a simple conclusion: he needed this war just to stay in power more and to wash his father's name. Everything as for him is as simple that.
And thank you @goelohay for helping me with this thread.
