Big rivalry for Caucasus: US, Russia, France, Iran goals

US, Russia, France, Iran compete for influence in South Caucasus: geopolitical rivalry and transport projects discussed by experts.

ByWilliam Thomas- Senior Editor

2026-05-29 13:01|Last updated: 2026-05-29 13:04

Big rivalry for Caucasus: US, Russia, France, Iran goals — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

New episode of Baku TV's "Current Agenda" discusses the growing geopolitical rivalry around the South Caucasus.

Experts analyze the interests of the US, Russia, France, and Iran in the region.

Why Iran opposes TRIPP? How transport projects become geopolitical weapons?

Panelists: Turab Rzayev, Elshad Pasasoy, Muhammad Asadullazadeh, Khalid Karimli, Dr. Dunya Basol.

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