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Atlantic Counsil  (7 May 2025)

Ali Mammadov

The South Caucasus region is undergoing a period of strategic transition, shaped by shifting regional dynamics and the realignment of global powers.

In the region, the interests of key actors—including Russia, Iran, Turkey, and European powers—are converging.

The United States may need to reassess its regional strategy, as Russia’s sustained focus on the conflict in Ukraine presents a potential window of opportunity, during which regional powers, including Iran, are seeking to expand their influence. US engagement in the South Caucasus can help foster stability, enhance connectivity, and promote long-term strategic balance. And in doing so, the second Trump administration would support Washington’s strategic interests to contribute to a multipolar and balanced regional environment.

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