Political Analyst & Commentator

​"An incisive book that presents for the first time a sweeping historical review of this poorly understood geopolitical conflict. It offers deep insights into contemporary developments with ramifications for all of Asia."

"Malik Ayub Sumbal truthfully points out that the conflicts rocking the Caucasus reveal both the tragic lack of empathy of the major world powers and the urgent need for new security mechanisms. Let his voice be heard.”

"Malik Ayub Sumbal has spent considerable time in learning about Azerbaijan and its complex international relations, especially the Karabakh. He visited the frontlines, met with IDPs, and engaged with experts and the media. The book Tovuz to Karabakh reflects his incisive analysis of the 30-year conflict. As a valuable academic reference point, the book covers an entire gamut of issues, providing the reader a detailed background of the recent escalation, the role of regional and world powers, the IDP situation, the infrastructure destroyed, and the current post-resolution regional situation."

"It's been nearly a decade since I have had the honor to know Malik Ayub Sumbal, a hardworking analyst of geopolitical developments in this highly sensitive region of the world, whose long professional career as a journalist has empowered him to dig deeper and compile a broader and more detailed picture of events. The Karabakh conflict in the Caucasus, a vital cradle of civilization, has long been a source of major shifts in the Caucasian power equations with major geopolitical,security, and economic impacts on the broader region of the Caspian nations and beyond. Hence, this book is a must-read for all those who need to grasp the meaning and aftermaths of the recent war in this highly volatile region"

"​I fully support the publishing of Taking into consideration the professionalism of the author and content of the book, it should be pointed out that this book will be a significant contribution to the overview of the geopolitical changes in the South-Caucasus region as a result of the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia."

"This book is for those who want to get balanced and fair coverage of the issue.Malik Ayub Sumbal is quite a well-known expert in the region and seems to have investigated the issue deeply."

"Thanks to the author's consolidated international experience, this book represents a considerable and valuable contribution to better understand the wounds that have marked the South-Caucasus region. An analysis which, starting from the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the weak role of international organizations, tracks the future scenarios for the security of the entire area."