History has proven time and again that a nation's strength and endurance lie in the resilience of its army. States may face political, territorial, or economic collapse, but if their armies survive, they retain the chance to rise again. The army is not merely a structure of soldiers and weapons—it is the lifeblood of sovereignty, the shield of a nation's independence, and the foundation of its lasting statehood.

This undeniable truth is clearly illustrated in the history of Azerbaijan. One of the most telling examples comes from the period of the Qara Qoyunlu state’s struggle against the powerful Timurid Empire. Although the Timurids temporarily occupied Azerbaijani lands, they could not completely annihilate the Qara Qoyunlu army. Because the military structure remained largely intact, the Qara Qoyunlu state was able to regroup, expel the foreign forces, and restore its rule. This historic example underscores a timeless lesson: a nation with a surviving army never fully loses its statehood.

Fast forward to modern times, the importance of military power became painfully evident once again in the early 1990s. When Azerbaijan restored its........

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