Abstract
<jats:p>"The bipolar international system that emerged after the Second World War was defined by a balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union throughout the Cold War period. The dissolution of the Soviet Union marked a transition to a unipolar international order, in which the United States assumed a predominant role in global politics. This systemic shift had far-reaching implications not only for the distribution of power but also for prevailing approaches to security, alliance formation, and regional interaction. In the contemporary period, the international system has increasingly exhibited characteristics of a multipolar and multilayered structure, in which regional actors play a more prominent role. Intensifying competition in areas such as energy, security, and trade has further contributed to the reconfiguration of foreign policy priorities and alliance patterns. Against this background, the present study analyzes Türkiye– Azerbaijan relations within the framework of structural transformations in the international system. By examining the historical development as well as the diplomatic and legal foundations of bilateral relations, the study seeks to identify the main political, economic, military, and cultural factors that shape the strategic partnership between the two countries. In addition to the bilateral dimension, the analysis situates Türkiye–Azerbaijan relations within broader regional integration processes, with particular reference to the Organization of Turkic States. In this respect, the study contributes to the literature by offering a systematic assessment of the role of regional institutional frameworks in sustaining and deepening strategic cooperation."</jats:p>