Western Azerbaijan and the Zangezur Corridor

History, Economy, Law, and Regional Power Struggle

Edited By: Vefa Kurban

£77.99

This book explores the Zangezur Corridor, a geopolitically critical region connecting Turkey and Azerbaijan. Expert scholars reveal how this is more than a transit route—it is a potential turning point capable of reshaping regional geopolitics and fostering peace and cooperation.

This book explores the Zangezur Corridor—one of the most geopolitically critical regions of the South Caucasus—and the realities of Western Azerbaijan from historical, legal, economic,…

This book explores the Zangezur Corridor—one of the most geopolitically critical regions of the South Caucasus—and the realities of Western Azerbaijan from historical, legal, economic, and strategic perspectives. Following the 2020 Karabakh Victory, as regional balances began to shift, this corridor—designed to establish a direct connection between Turkey and Azerbaijan—emerged not only as a transport route but also as a strategic channel for peace, cooperation, and integration with the Turkic World.

With contributions from expert scholars, this book reveals that the Zangezur Corridor is far more than a mere transit route; it represents a potential turning point capable of reshaping regional geopolitics. Through its comprehensive analysis, which ranges from demographic shifts and international law to power struggles and economic expectations, it stands as an indispensable resource for researchers and policymakers alike.

Prof Dr Vefa Kurban is a faculty member at the Institute of Turkish World Studies at Ege University, Turkey, specializing in Atatürk’s Principles and the History of the Turkish Republic. She has authored numerous international publications, projects, and conference papers on Turkish-Russian relations, the South Caucasus, the Karabakh issue, and the history of Azerbaijan. She previously held academic positions at Dokuz Eylül University and İzmir University of Economics, Turkey, and has organized various international symposiums while serving on scientific committees. She has also been honored with a scientific achievement award.

Oğuzhan Ergün, Vefa Kurban, Berrin Sari, Hamit Özman, Cavid Abdullahzade, Burçin Oğuz, Nur Çümen Aşçı