The Problem of Nagorno-Karabakh and International Law

The book deals with the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh in contemporary international law. The author studies legal status of Nagorno-Karabakh in the Soviet law, as well as the problem of the status of Nagorno-Karabakh in a view of norms and principles of international law, in particular, such main principles of international law as a principle of self-determination of people and the nations, a principle of territorial integrity, a principle of inviolability of borders, a principle of a sovereign equality of the states, a principle of non-use of force in international relations, etc. The research is based upon the analysis of the international documents, the doctrine of international law, as well as the Soviet legislation. The book is adressed to the lawyers, political scientists and all who are interested in the issues of international law and international relations.