Ali Askerov

Dr. Ali Askerov serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, where he researches ethnic conflicts, terrorism, mediation, peace education, conflict transformation, refugee issues, and structural violence. His interdisciplinary work bridges political science, international relations, and human security studies with regional expertise in the Caucasus and post-Soviet space.

His research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on Russo-Turkish relations, Chechen conflicts, and Nagorno-Karabakh dynamics. Recent publications analyze the Collective Security Treaty Organization's dissolution, Armenia's geopolitical balancing act, and the 2020 Karabakh War, revealing patterns of external intervention, frozen conflict management, and sovereignty challenges in post-Soviet Eurasia. His scholarly output spans both contemporary security analysis and foundational peace studies texts.

Askerov teaches graduate courses including Human Security, Transitional Justice, Conflict Analysis, and Humanitarian Crisis Management. He serves as Research Fellow at the Center for New North Carolinians, focusing on refugee integration in North Carolina. His media commentary on international conflicts and national security reflects applied engagement with real-world policy challenges. While advising relationships aren't explicitly documented, his curriculum development demonstrates commitment to mentoring the next generation of peacebuilders.