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Azerbaijan at the crossroads of Eurasia, the tumultuous fate of a nation caught up between the rivalries of the world's major powers, Fazil Zeynalov

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Azerbaijan at the crossroads of Eurasia

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Fazil Zeynalov

the tumultuous fate of a nation caught up between the rivalries of the world's major powers

Modern Azerbaijan came into being in 1991 following a national struggle for the re-establishment of its independence, initiated long before the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is situated in a unique geographic location, at the crossroads of Eurasia and on the famous Silk Road that links Europe and Asia. It has been the stage of particularly rich historical events, testament to its ancient State traditions, the wealth of its cities, the violence of the imperial invasions. Today this secular country, facing war with Armenia, is central to the geopolitical stakes in the region, whether in terms of the international strategies of major powers or the geo-economic considerations of oil and gas exports to Europe. It has put in place a multi-faceted foreign policy and initiated political and economic reforms as it moves towards a better future. --, Provided by publisher

The first states on the territories of Azerbaijan -- The Arab conquest of Azerbaijan -- The emergence of new Azerbaijani feudal states -- The reign of the Seljukids -- The Azerbaijani state of the Atabegs -- The domination of the Mongols -- The Timurid empire -- Azerbaijan: a place of trade between Europe and Asia -- The Azerbaijani state of Ak Koyunlu -- The Safavid states: a new regional power -- The era of the khanates, independent and sovereign feudal states -- Azerbaijan as part of tsarist Russia -- The first Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan -- The second Republic of Azerbaijan -- The third Republic of Azerbaijan