Поняття національного інтересу в контексті зовнішньої політики Азербайджану в Каспійському регіоні

Abstract

Researching of political term “national interest” in the context of the role of Azerbaijan in the Caspian region is relevance. The sole strategic decisions are accepted during the national interest formation. Azerbaijan foreign policy in the Caspian region is a practical example of mutual influence between national interest and foreign policy direction. The forming of national interest in the process of transport and energy development are becoming to discuss. The Republic of Azerbaijan is the most developed state of the South Caucasus. Due to the thoughtful foreign policy course, the state fully implements national interests that are request to the modern political realities. Azerbaijan is becoming a leading player in the Caspian region due to clear strategic goals. The state implements transport and energy projects of international importance, which increases its credibility in the international arena. The scientific purposes of this article are to define the concept of national interest and study the political and economic interests of Azerbaijan in the Caspian region. The method of analysis and comparison are used during the researching process. The method of analysis allowed consider the factor of national interest in Azerbaijan's foreign policy in the Caspian region. The method of comparison contributed to the ratio of the category of “national interest” in the theories of various schools of international relations.