Risks of Military Confrontation in the South Caucasus in the Context of Geopolitical Transformations
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South Caucasus, small states, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, security platform, regional security, military balance, military exercises, military partnership, power diversificationAbstract
This article examines the key issues surrounding the formation of new military-political platforms in the South Caucasus region, which have influenced the shifting balance of power and the regional security agenda. In this regard, key issues under discussion include the new military-based cooperation and confrontation existing in the region and the geopolitical implications this may entail. Therefore, it is necessary to consider a variety of new scenarios and current dynamics. The contemporary South Caucasus remains a strategically important yet volatile region, where military cooperation and security dynamics are shaped by evolving geopolitical developments. This article analyzes the military strategies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, examining their evolving defense policies, alliances, and regional security interactions using balance-of-power theory and regional security complex theory. This study contributes to an understanding of how small states in contested regions adapt their military strategies in response to emerging geopolitical realities.
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