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The South Caucasus, a strategic region destabilized by Russia, Turkey and Iran
The South Caucasus, a strategic region destabilized by Russia, Turkey and Iran

The South Caucasus has a strategic position between Asia and the Black Sea, but its stability – and prosperity – are blocked by the three powers vying for influence there: Russia, Turkey and Iran.

How Iran and Turkey are sabotaging their own future economic prospects
How Iran and Turkey are sabotaging their own future economic prospects

As the development of trade routes between the West and the East is in full swing, Iran and Turkey risk being overlooked due to their own policies, despite their strategic position between the two regions.

Azerbaijan, a regional power following the Karabakh war. What does that mean for the EU and Romania?
Azerbaijan, a regional power following the Karabakh war. What does that mean for the EU and Romania?

Azerbaijan's authoritarian leader, Ilham Aliyev, was re-elected president after winning the Nagorno-Karabakh war and can turn his country into an energy and trade hub halfway between Asia and Europe.

The war in Nagorno-Karabakh, prelude to Russia’s exit from the Southern Caucasus?
The war in Nagorno-Karabakh, prelude to Russia’s exit from the Southern Caucasus?

The dismantling of the Nagorno Karabakh republic was the most important change in the South Caucus since Turkey (re)emerged as a powerhouse there. More changes might follow.

Diana Shanava
19 Oct 2023