Prerequisites for the formation of bilateral relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Azerbaijan
The article is devoted to the study of prerequisites for the formation and development of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. The novelty of this study lies in the critical analysis of the publications of Kazakh and Azerbaijani authors who put forward the thesis of the friendly nature of bilateral relations based on the common genetic roots, traditions, language and religion, as well as the special role of national leaders in establishing relations. Critical analysis involves the study of the conditions for the emergence of bilateral relations from the point of view of the main provisions of political realism in international relations. Based on the analysis of various sources, a set of basic prerequisites for the formation of bilateral relations is identified. The author comes to the conclusion that the historical and geographical conditions and the current geopolitical situation, along with the intersection of mutually beneficial economic interests of the two countries, are key prerequisites for the formation of strategic partnership relations. The role of national leaders in the development of friendly relations between the two countries, which is widely represented in Kazakh and Azerbaijani journalism, is exaggerated.