Unmasking the Erosion of Russia-Azerbaijan Ties: A Warning for U.S. National Security
Russia’s heavy-handed actions against ethnic Azerbaijanis and its failure to back Armenia in Karabakh reveal waning influence—and growing instability—in the South Caucasus, threatening U.S. interests and regional security.
For decades, Russia and Azerbaijan maintained a delicate balance, built on economic ties, shared history, and strategic cooperation. But recent events have exposed a dangerous unraveling of this relationship—a wake-up call for anyone concerned about national sovereignty and America's strategic posture. After nearly two decades of cooperation under President Ilham Aliyev—whose rule mirrors Vladimir Putin's in its authoritarian grip—the Kremlin relied heavily on Azerbaijan as a commercial corridor and energy partner. Yet cracks have appeared since Moscow neglected its traditional role as Armenia’s protector during Azerbaijan’s lightning military success reclaiming Karabakh in 2023. Russia’s Overreach Provokes Backlash The December 2024...
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