Defeat: Documenting the Karabagh War of 2020

"The 2020 War" offers a clear, investigative look at the Second Karabagh (44-Day) War, examining the course of military operations, strategic decisions, leadership dynamics, and structural conditions that shaped the conflict. At the heart of the book is Vicken Cheterian's in-depth analysis, based on more than thirty interviews with political and military figures, experts, and participants. Created in close collaboration with Karen Harutyunyan, Ashot Voskanyan, and Hayk Hovhannisyan, and featuring a detailed conflict map by Mkrtich Karapetyan, this publication offers a concise yet comprehensive analysis of the conflict. Written for a broad audience, it aims to encourage informed public discussion of issues of profound societal importance to Armenia.