Russia’s Economic Interests in Azerbaijan: Geopolitics and Geostrategic Views

Abstract

The paper comprehensively analyzes Russia's economic interests in Azerbaijan, both retrospectively and prospectively. It covers trade relations, investment cooperation, regulations between the two countries, and the trade structure and arms supply from Russia to Azerbaijan. The paper also evaluates the dynamics of Russian-origin capital invested in Azerbaijan's economy and the liberated territories. Notably, it underscores the crucial role of the North-South International Transport Corridor in shaping trade relations.

Keywords: Russia, Azerbaijan, trade turnover, import, export, military equipment and goods, investment, FDI, North-South International Transport Corridor

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