ABSTRACT
Conflict management, conflict resolution and conflict transformation were major themes in this research. The asymmetric conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh (N-K) is difficult to solve if the basic human needs of identity, security and recognition of Karabakh Armenians are not addressed. Certainly, Azerbaijan has also security needs because as long as the Karabakh forces occupy 20 per cent of Azerbaijani territory, it is difficult for Azerbaijan to be concerned about security guarantees for Karabakh Armenians. In 2007, although both parties accepted the Madrid Principles as a framework for discussions they were unable to meet halfway, at some point which had a symbolic value, to make it easier for them to break the deadlock. Concerning the causes of the deadlock, they were related to a superior Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA), uncertainty and differing conceptions of fairness. Breaking the deadlock necessitates three solution sets. They are BATNA-related solution, uncertainty-related solution and ideas-related solution.
