Apr. 5, 2024

How pragmatism drives Azerbaijan-Iran shift on regional transit

Iran/Politics

After rising confrontation and a war of words in recent years, Azerbaijan and Iran have returned to the diplomatic track—emphasizing regional connectivity and infrastructure projects based on pragmatism.

Having pursued coercive diplomacy to contain the rising influence of Israel and Turkey in Azerbaijan since 2020, Tehran has opted for reversive diplomacy towards Baku to de-escalate tensions. The shift is part of a broader Iranian strategy of seeking rapprochement with neighboring states, including...

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Fuad  Shahbazov
Fuad Shahbazov
Fuad Shahbazov
Fuad Shahbazov is a policy analyst covering regional security issues in the South Caucasus. He was ... Full Bio
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