Eurasia is of huge geopolitical importance since the global policy is determined in this region. The weight of Asia is not less than Europe, which features a significant part of the world’s political and economic power. Azerbaijan, a bridge between East and West, joins the new world order automatically, as it is impossible to be situated in this region and stay neutral while Eurasia is the central arena to the global policy. Also, Azerbaijan is neither Europe nor Asia completely from the geographic standpoint. Azerbaijan, a golden bridge between Europe and Asia, is a geopolitical space of vital importance for the states identifying the global policy. 

Azerbaijan can be called the “heartland” of the region as it is a corridor connecting Europe and Asia. Interest of the world states in Azerbaijan is related to this factor first of all. US President Bill Clinton said in 1997 concerning this point: “To us, independent Azerbaijan is favorable. It is located at the crossroads of Central Asia, Middle East and Europe. Azerbaijan can play an important role in this region.”

The state of Azerbaijan has a big role and potential in the field of assurance of regional and global security. Azerbaijan gives contribution to the assurance of international security in the background of cooperation with international organizations.

Globalization makes the frontiers of countries more conditional. This situation has made the Republic of Azerbaijan, the most favorable bridge between East and West, more attractive to international community. Using its necessary role and place in the international relations system, Azerbaijan makes efforts to fruitfully ensure its national interests. Like majority of states, Azerbaijan has also been involved in the new world order policy. As a member of international organizations, Azerbaijan is being adapted to the lifestyle of the single global family. Covering all the world states, this process prepares them for the new world order. This approach is going beyond the borders of Europe.    

Presenting on the necessary level its significant geopolitical situation in Eurasia and rich energy resources to the West, Azerbaijan keeps the status of a leader state in South Caucasus. The state of Azerbaijan is properly represented in the main economic, political, cultural stories and processes ongoing in the region and world, expresses its position and defends its interests. Democratic reforms and economic changes underway in our republic, an active foreign policy direct attention of the world’s most powerful states, influential organizations and institutions to Azerbaijan, contribute to the establishment and development of mutual useful cooperation meeting the norms of international law. Thus, geopolitical interests of the Republic of Azerbaijan are the key factor to build its national state in all spheres and achieve an economic, political and cultural rise.   

Naila Mammadova,
“Azerbaijan Realities”.