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Russia and Türkiye are frequently cited as primary geopolitical actors competing for or exerting influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia, as evidenced by their roles in the 'Astana Format' [1], their involvement in regional energy and transport corridors {fact:4, fact:10}, and their strategic maneuvering to balance power in the region {fact:2, fact:13, fact:15}.
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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 13 facts
claimIran's foreign policy toward northern neighbors in Central Asia and the South Caucasus aimed to counterbalance the regional influence of Turkey and Russia.
perspectiveTurkey views the Middle Corridor as a key strategic component for reducing the dependency of Turkic nations on Russia and Iran.
claimRussia, Turkey, and Western nations are keen on sidelining Iran from the geoeconomic dynamics of the South Caucasus, specifically regarding East-West energy transfers.
claimTehran historically viewed increased Russian involvement in the South Caucasus as a factor that implied reduced activism by the USA, Turkey, and Israel in the region.
claimIran is more susceptible to the repercussions of local disputes in the South Caucasus than Turkey, Russia, or Georgia due to its geographic proximity.
claimIran advocates for a '3+3' regional framework for the South Caucasus, which would include the three South Caucasus countries alongside Russia, Iran, and Turkey.
claimRussia, Turkey, and Iran (the founders of the 'Astana Format') have sought to apply collaborative conflict management approaches used in Syria to the South Caucasus.
referenceRussia and Turkey have expanded their influence in the South Caucasus over the past decade, positioning the region as a key element within a geopolitical chessboard extending from the Mediterranean to the Caspian Sea.
claimBoth Iran and Russia prioritize maintaining friendly relations with Turkey to prevent Ankara from strengthening ties with the West and NATO.
claimThe establishment of the Middle Corridor would diminish the influence of Russia, Iran, and China in the South Caucasus and Central Asia, while simultaneously elevating the roles of Turkey and the European Union in Eurasian geoeconomic affairs.
claimThe potential collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and shifts in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape have tilted the balance of power to the detriment of Iran and Russia, while strengthening Turkey's position.
claimRussia's declining dominant position in the South Caucasus is allowing other actors, specifically Turkey and China, to increase their influence in the region.
claimRussia and Turkey played decisive roles in the South Caucasus following the 2020 Karabakh war, while Iran was sidelined in the region's emerging geopolitical dynamics.
Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe 'multi-vector' foreign policy model allows Central Asian countries to maintain equal partnerships with Russia while simultaneously developing alliances with China, Turkey, and Western powers.
claimGreat powers, including the US, China, Russia, Turkey, and the EU, influence Central Asia through military cooperation, investments in energy and transportation corridors, and diplomatic initiatives to incorporate the region into geoeconomic frameworks like the Eurasian Economic Union or the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).