An article titled “A Victory That Changed the Caucasus” has been published on the Swedish analytical platform Agenda Nexus, dedicated to Azerbaijan’s Victory Day and its role in shaping new realities in the South Caucasus.
The author notes that Azerbaijan’s victory in the Second Karabakh War ended three decades of occupation and paved the way for an era of peace, energy cooperation, and regional integration. The article highlights that Azerbaijan successfully combined military superiority with diplomatic flexibility, ensuring the restoration of its territorial integrity and strengthening regional stability.
Special attention is given to the Zangezur Corridor project, which the author describes as a potential key element of the new architecture of the South Caucasus. The corridor will connect Azerbaijan’s mainland with the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Türkiye, and Europe, becoming a strategic transport and energy artery between the Caspian and Mediterranean seas.
The article also points out that the project’s implementation would benefit not only Azerbaijan but also Armenia, should it choose the path of cooperation. Participation in regional initiatives could contribute to the country’s economic revival and reduce its isolation.
The author notes that negotiations between Baku and Yerevan on a peace agreement and the normalization of relations are ongoing.
In conclusion, the article emphasizes that Azerbaijan’s victory was not only a military success but also the beginning of a new era—one of cooperation, development, and hope. The South Caucasus, according to the author, could become an example of how former adversaries turn into partners, and war gives way to peace and creation.
