NEW POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC REALITIES IN THE POST-CONFLICT SOUTH CAUCASUS
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Abstract
This article analyzes the political and economic transformations in the South Caucasus following the 2020 Karabakh conflict. It seeks to identify new regional dynamics and structural changes resulting from the shifting balance of power, particularly the growing influence of Azerbaijan and Turkey and the diminishing regional role of Russia. The study employs an interdisciplinary approach combining political realism and neo-institutional theory, as well as qualitative methods such as comparative analysis of official documents, event analysis, and content analysis. It examines the increasing polarization in Armenia’s domestic politics, the strengthening of Azerbaijan’s geopolitical position, and the growing importance of economic corridors and energy transit routes. Rather than viewing the region solely from a security studies perspective, the article aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the political and economic aspects of the post-conflict order. This original contribution highlights the structural interdependence of political domestic changes and regional power realignments. The practical value of the study lies in its potential application for policy planning, the development of conflict resolution frameworks, and sustainable regional development strategies.
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South Caucasus, post-conflict transformation, Karabakh, regional security, economic integration, political instability, geopolitical change.
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