The South Caucasus and Iran's Complex Calculations

... countries. In the past, Azerbaijan relied on Iranian airspace and territory to supply the autonomous region of Nakhchivan, located between Iran, Armenia and Turkey, with goods and gas. However, Turkey’s announcement of a new gas pipeline to supply Nakhchivan means that Iran’s geopolitical significance to Azerbaijan is diminishing. Furthermore, the dynamics of bilateral relations are expected to shift in favor of Baku after Azerbaijan reclaimed control over part of its border with Iran. This will ease communication ...