title: A Small State with Growing Influence: Balancing Azerbaijan in Global Energy Policy
abstract: Azerbaijan holds a pivotal position in the global energy landscape due to its substantial hydrocarbon resources and strategic location between Europe and Asia. This study examines Azerbaijan’s role as a key energy supplier within the context of its relationships with the EU and Russia. Applying role theory as the analytical framework, the research explores how Azerbaijan conceptualizes, negotiates, and performs its energy diplomacy while balancing external pressures and internal objectives. The 
journal: Journal of Political Science Bulletin of Yerevan University