Azerbaijan's Geopolitical Landscape: Contemporary Issues, 1991-2018

Azerbaijan, located between the Black and Caspian Seas, has been a crossroads for Eurasia and a hub for competition between regional and global players. Its vast hydrocarbon energy reserves make it a significant player in the South Caucasus. This book explores major foreign policy issues faced by Azerbaijan since its independence in 1991, including the conflict with Armenia, the relationship with the West, and its ties to Muslim countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 06 August 2021
Publisher: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic

Azerbaijan, nestled between the Black and Caspian Seas, has long held a pivotal position in Eurasia, serving as a crossroads between north-south and east-west transport corridors. This strategic location has attracted the attention of numerous regional and global players, who have engaged in both soft and hard power contests. Azerbaijan's vast hydrocarbon energy reserves further enhance its significance in the South Caucasus. The region's complex geopolitics have profoundly shaped Azerbaijan's foreign policy strategy. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan emerged as a new state with fragile security, surrounded by regional powers such as Iran, Russia, and Turkey. This book delves into several critical foreign policy challenges faced by the Republic of Azerbaijan since gaining independence in 1991. These challenges include the ongoing conflict with Armenia and its related matters, the country's relationship with the West, and the complexities arising from its relationship with Russia and its ties to Muslim countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Weight: 196g
Dimension: 143 x 204 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788024643915