ࡱ> 8:7"bjbjo>o>4. T T $kx$L%jNKw f;0kn,<k? Q:HISTORY OF AZERBAIJAN Questions Discuss the peoples of Northern Azerbaijan: ethnic groups living in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Discuss the first state units formed in the Azerbaijani territory and their role in shaping the history of Azerbaijan. Critically assess the power battle between the great powers for the influence in the Azerbaijani territory in the period of IV BC IV AD. Give an overview on the policies of Albania state and its overall role in countrys history? Give an overview on the policies of Atropatena state and its overall role in countrys history? Critically analyze the role of religion in the Azerbaijani territory from antiquity to the early middle ages. Analyze the Arab conquer and its implications for the local politics and history of the country. Discuss the feudal dynasties ruled in Azerbaijani territories between IX-XI centuries. What were the consequences of Arab decline for the local political and economic scene? Give an overview on the earliest origins of the Azerbaijanis. What role has Islam played in shaping nation-building and identity formation in Azerbaijan? How did the arrival of Seljuk Turks affect political and social spheres of life in Azerbaijan? What were the ramifications of Mongol invasions in 1200s for Azerbaijan? Critically assess the Azerbaijani statehood in XIV-XVI centuries with the focus on the Qara Qoyunlu Empire. Critically assess the Azerbaijani statehood in XIV-XVI centuries with the focus on the Aq Qoyunlu Empire. Critically analyze the role of Safavids dynasty in Azerbaijans history. Discuss the repercussions of competition between Ottomans and Safavids for control over Azerbaijani territories. Critically assess Shah Ismail Khatais policies and discuss his key successes and faults. What were the reasons for Azerbaijans split into khanates and how did it shape Azerbaijans history in the following decades? Critically analyze Azerbaijans partition between the two powers: Russia and Iran. Discuss the causes and outcomes of Russian invasion of the Azerbaijani territories in early XIX century. Discuss the first oil boom in Absheron in the late 1890s early 1900s: how did oil affect the local and regional politics on the eve of the World War I? Discuss the enlightenment movement in Azerbaijan in the late XIX- early XX centuries and how it influenced political events of 1910s. How did the Russian rule influence Azerbaijans political and economic development throughout the XIX century? Analyze the Russian Empires ethnic policy and its consequences for inter-community relations in Azerbaijan in the early XX century. What were the underlying causes instigating the inter-ethnic clashes of 1905-1907? Critically analyze the developments of 1910s as the road to independence. Assess the role of ADR in Azerbaijans history. Give an overview on the foreign policy of ADR Analyze the internal policy of ADR Critically assess the unfolding events in Karabakh under ADR rule. Discuss the situation in Karabakh in early years of 20th century. Critically analyze the factors that led to fall of ADR rule in Azerbaijan. Discuss the Sovietisation process of Azerbaijan. What have been the implications of Soviet take-over for the situation in Karabakh? Critically analyze the Mass Repressions of Azerbaijani intellectuals by the Soviet government in the 1930s till the mid of 1950s In what ways did Azerbaijan contribute to the Soviet victory in World War II? Discuss the political, economic and social issues in Soviet Azerbaijan in the post-war period. Analyze the effects of Heydar Aliyevs policies in Azerbaijan under the Soviet rule. Discuss the events of late 1980s and its impact on political developments in the country. Analyze the national revival in Azerbaijan and the road to independence in 1980s and 1990s. Discuss the overall impact of the Soviet rule on Azerbaijans statehood and nationhood. Analyze the decisions of the Soviet leadership on territorial disputes in the South Caucasus. Analyze the political turmoil in Azerbaijan in early 1990s. What were the consequences of power struggle in Baku in early 1990s? Analyze the developments in Nagorno-Karabakh on the eve of Soviet collapse. What were the consequences of Soviet decline for local politics and economics? Armenian claims to Nagorno-Karabakh during the Soviet control in the region. Discuss the Black January in Baku and its impact on the popular opinion in Azerbaijan about the Soviet rule. The Khojaly Massacre and the resultant trauma. Discuss the rise to and fall from power of Popular Front in Azerbaijan. Analyze Heydar Aliyevs foreign policy in 1990s and early 2000s. Discuss the policies of Heydar Aliyev aimed at consolidation of independence in late 1990s. Discuss the OSCE Lisbon Summit and its significance for Azerbaijans foreign policy. Examine the Contract of Century (September 20, 1994) and its benefits for Azerbaijan. Escalation of war in Karabakh and its impact on political situation in Baku. Discuss the reasons for Azerbaijans preference for Step-by-Step solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Analyze the interests of Minsk Group mediators USA, Russia and France. Analyze the peace negotiations to resolve the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Analyze the proposed models and principles to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Analyze the Common State approach (1998) and the Swap Deal (1999-2000) in Nagorno-Karabakh peace process. Elaborate on the Pipeline Politics of the 1990s and choice Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan as the main oil pipeline. Analyze the domestic context of Azerbaijans foreign policy. Assess the impact of Southern Azerbaijan question on Azerbaijans foreign policy and bilateral relations with Iran. Elaborate on the question of the legal status of the Caspian Sea and its impact on Azerbaijans foreign policy. Assess the effects of Second Oil Boom (since 1994) for Azerbaijans economic development. Discuss the Russian-Azerbaijan relations and its consequences for Azerbaijans independent existence. Examine Azerbaijans prospects of a natural-gas supplier to the global markets: exploitation of Shahdeniz field, TANAP and TAP projects. To what extent has Azerbaijans foreign policy been successful in the first decades of the 21st century? What are the effects of global financial trends on Azerbaijans financial system? Assess the social and cultural life of Azerbaijan Republic in the 2010s. Analyze Azerbaijans trade relations with regional and international partners. Elaborate on the oil-led growth in Azerbaijan in the first decades of the 21st century. 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