This e-Note highlights the geopolitical changes and strategic realignments that have resulted from the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, providing insights into the evolving regional landscape. It specifically examines the shifting power dynamics between Azerbaijan and Armenia following Azerbaijan’s 2023 military offensive on Nagorno-Karabakh, explores the influence of key regional actors such as Russia, Türkiye, Israel and Iran, and assesses the broader impact of this conflict on the balance of power in the South Caucasus.

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Research lines: Non-Arab Muslim World; Eurasia

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e-Note 64

How the Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh
has Reshuffled the Cards in the Region

Anahita SABOURI