For over a century, Azerbaijan has faced profound challenges in its quest to restore territorial integrity and sovereignty, driven by both external forces and regional tensions. The historical rift between Azerbaijan and Armenia, originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, has resulted in Azerbaijan losing control over a significant portion of its land, including the Zəngəzur region and the disputed territories of Qarabağ. This division has been a thorn in the side of Azerbaijani national unity, undermining economic development and regional cooperation.

Zəngəzur corridor: a critical geographic link between Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan

From the 1980s onward, the severance of communication lines between Nakhchivan – a vital part of Azerbaijan – and the rest of the country has had severe economic consequences. The isolated status of Nakhchivan, coupled with Armenia’s strategic positioning along the corridor, has hindered Azerbaijan’s regional integration, stalling major infrastructure projects that could have revitalized South Caucasus economies. The Zəngəzur corridor, once a critical geographic link between Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan, has been particularly central to these disputes.

In the 1920s, the separation of Zəngəzur from Azerbaijan by Soviet authorities represented a calculated geopolitical maneuver aimed at undermining the integrity of the........

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