The Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center) has released a report titled “Coping with Landmines Problems in the Liberated Territories”. The report was prepared by AIR Center experts in cooperation with ADA University and with the support of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA).

This study analyzes Azerbaijan’s current demining policies by comparing them with the experiences of two other severely affected nations: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mozambique. Through this comparative analysis, the study aims to identify transferable strategies for overcoming the financial, logistical, and political obstacles to mine clearance. The objective is to provide a framework for Azerbaijan to accelerate its operations, refine its policy structures, and forge more effective partnerships with international organizations.

The research methodology relies on an overview of literature, incorporates interviews with relevant officials in the field and carries out qualitative along with quantitative data analysis. This includes an extensive analysis of policy documents alongside existing reports and international legal frameworks concerning mine action. Among these are ANAMA’s quarterly reports combined with data provided by Mine Action Review (ANAMA, 2022)

The first section of the report reviews the history of the mine problem in Azerbaijan.

The second section analyzes the challenges Azerbaijan encounters in mine action activities and discusses Armenia’s obligations under international humanitarian law in this context.

The third section sets out recommendations concerning Azerbaijan’s future initiatives in mine action. It presents proposals for enhancing mine risk education policy, drawing on ANAMA’s operational experience and relevant international best practices.