title: STRATEGIC HEDGING IN AZERBAIJAN’S RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA
abstract: ABSTRACT Considering the dynamics of Azerbaijan's relations with Russia and the distribution of factors determining the course of relations, it is possible to observe that there are many elements of strategic hedging. Post-independence Azerbaijan has built its foreign policy on versatility and balance in the challenging conditions of the South Caucasus geography. In particular, this foreign policy has determined the general framework of the development of Azerbaijan's relations with Russia. The 
journal: Karadeniz Araştırmaları