Azerbaijan at the Crossroads of Eurasia: The Tumultuous Fate of a Nation Caught Up Between the Rivalries of the World's Major Powers

by Fazil Zeynalov

Overview

Modern Azerbaijan came into being in 1991 following a national struggle for the re-establishment of its independence, initiated long before the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is situated in a unique geographic location, at the crossroads of Eurasia and on the famous Silk Road that links Europe and Asia. It has been the stage of particularly rich historical events, testament to its ancient State traditions, the wealth of its cities, the violence of the imperial invasions. Today this secular country, facing war with Armenia, is central to the geopolitical stakes in the region, whether in terms of the international strategies of major powers or the geo-economic considerations of oil and gas exports to Europe. It has put in place a multi-faceted foreign policy and initiated political and economic reforms as it moves towards a better future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783631729724
Publisher:	Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Publication date:	09/28/2017
Pages:	406
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Fazil Zeynalov is a lecturer and researcher at Baku State University. He studied at the Academy of Public Administration (Azerbaijan), Sciences Po and Pierre-Mendès-France University (France). He is the author of several publications, in particular on the politics and economy of Azerbaijan, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the Oil and Gas Resources of Azerbaijan.

Table of Contents

Azerbaijan is a place of trade between Europe and Asia – War and diplomacy: relations with the Europeans and Ottomans – The Russo-Persian wars and the break-up of Azerbaijan – Independence of Azerbaijan – Exploitation of Azerbaijan’s energy resources – War between Armenia and Azerbaijan