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The conflict in Ukraine is directly impacting the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus, as Russia's military focus on Ukraine has reduced its security presence in the region [1]. Furthermore, the war in Ukraine is identified as a primary factor influencing Iran's foreign policy toward the South Caucasus [2], and the interconnected nature of these conflicts is actively reshaping the regional status quo [3].

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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 3 facts
claimRussia's war in Ukraine and the negotiations to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) are the two primary factors shaping Iran's future foreign policy in the South Caucasus.
claimThe interconnected dynamics of the conflicts in Nagorno-Karabakh and Ukraine are accelerating the dissolution of the post-Soviet status quo in the South Caucasus.
claimRussia has reduced its security engagements in the South Caucasus due to the conflict in Ukraine, causing Iran's strategic calculations to shift and heightening its sense of threat from evolving regional security dynamics.