India in the South Caucasus: Implications for Russia, Iran and Turkey

... for “on the ground” presence and for new negotiation formats now determines the region’s balance of power. The emergence of India as a new actor is an important component that could impact regional dynamics. Before India became visible in the South Caucasus, Pakistan was notably quite active. In 2017, Baku, Ankara and Islamabad signed a trilateral statement on regional cooperation. Later, in 2020, Pakistan supported Azerbaijan during the war in Nagorno-Karabakh. Islamabad regularly participated in military ...