MA Thesis Defense

MA Thesis Defense: Ghofran H. Ali’s thesis titled “Contemporary Deterrence Strategies: A Case Study of Armenia and Azerbaijan” was defended at Al-Nahrain University’s College of Political Science 📚.The committee consisted of:Asst. Prof. Noor A. Ajarsh (Chair)Asst. Prof. Fallah M. BardanAsst. Prof. Shaimaa T. SalehAsst. Prof. Homam K. Matlak (Supervisor)The study examined deterrence transformations, focusing on tech capabilities, drones, cyberwar, and alliances. Analyzing the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, it found deterrence effectiveness depends on military-tech integration, external support, and regional balances. A sustainable deterrence balance is key to reducing escalation and enhancing stability in contemporary conflicts.