International relations between Azerbaijan and Afghanistan

Flag of azerbaijan versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Azerbaijan and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Azerbaijan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Azerbaijan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Baku
Population 10 139 177
Land Area (sq km) 86 100
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 72 years

Azerbaijan is a country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. Azerbaijan has a rich history and a diverse culture that has been influenced by various empires and civilizations throughout its history, including the Persians, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Seljuk Turks, and the Russian Empire. Azerbaijan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and is now a presidential republic. The country has made significant economic progress since independence, thanks in part to its large oil and natural gas reserves. It is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Azerbaijan has had strained relations with some of its neighbors, particularly Armenia, due to ongoing conflicts over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a long-standing territorial dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but is predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians. The conflict has resulted in several outbreaks of violence and has not yet been fully resolved. In recent years, Azerbaijan has also faced criticism for its human rights record, particularly in relation to freedom of expression and assembly. The government has been accused of suppressing dissent and cracking down on opposition groups.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 3.84 bigger than the population of Azerbaijan (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Azerbaijan: 10 139 177).

The Afghanistan's land area is 7.58 bigger than the land area of Azerbaijan (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Azerbaijan: 86 100).

The position in the international influence ranking of Azerbaijan is 25, while Afghanistan is situated 33 places below in the ranking (position 58).

Azerbaijan maintains contact with 76 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Azerbaijan maintains an excellent relation with 9 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


Conflict Simulator: Azerbaijan vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Azerbaijan vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Azerbaijan with a 62.1% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Azerbaijan vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Azerbaijan and Afghanistan, probably, Pakistan will participate helping Azerbaijan.
Any country will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Azerbaijan painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Azerbaijan with a 80.7% probability.

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