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Beyond some possible confidence-building measures, there is little likelihood of progress [in Karabakh issue] for the coming year, with Armenia, Azerbaijan and the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair countries (France, Russia, U.S.) all entering electoral cycles, the International Crisis Group report says, dwelling on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Earlier Crisis Group reports have explored the threat of resumed fighting and suggested ways to move toward resolution of the conflict.

According to the report, the international community, in particular the co-chairs of the Minsk Group (France, Russia, U.S.) facilitating efforts to reach a comprehensive peace, should facilitate the creation of an incident investigation mechanism, including the operation of a hotline between the sides to discuss ceasefire breaches, and otherwise protect the civilian population living near the LoC.