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Why would Ukraine in NATO mean perpetual peace in Europe? I see Ukrainian membership in NATO as a pipe dream; a diplomatic bargaining chip. There does not appear to be any concession on Ukraine or Russia's part which would allow for a mutually agreeable peace agreement between the two. Because of that, the basis for conflict - proxy or otherwise - will continue to exist in Ukraine. Ukraine's current circumstances make it too geopolitically complex for it to be a NATO member; it puts too much risk on the current members, and the relative peace we have become accustomed to.

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There are a substantial amount of Azerbaijanis in NK as well. To me it seems like Armenia wants it because of its historical and cultural signifigance (especially as it pertains to the Church) while the Azerbaijanis want it more to access Iran and the broader Caucasus region. Perhaps Russia's goal is to politically, economically, and diplomatically align the Caucasus, and they see peace in NK as the means of getting there.