The Evolution of Doctrine in the Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict: The Role of AI/Autonomy-Related Technologies in Shaping Modern Military Strategies

• In Event: Inter-State Conflict and Technology

Brief Overview

This paper examines the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war as a case of doctrinal change shaped by AI and autonomous systems. Azerbaijan’s use of drones ensured superiority, while Armenia’s reliance on conventional forces exposed a doctrinal gap.

Authors

• Nino Kemoklidze, Rabdan Academy

• Lala Jumayeva, ADA University

• Badri Belkania, University of Glasgow