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TY - JOUR AU - Waqas Abdullah (Corresponding Author) , AU - Dr. Muhammad Irfan Ali , AU - Ahsan Farid Dogar , AU - Muhammad Khizer Amin , PY - 2026/03/08 Y2 - 2026/06/10 TI - Regional and International Cooperation Dynamics among Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan: An Emerging Trilateral Strategic Mechanism JF - ` JA - ASSAJ VL - 5 IS - 01 SE - Articles DO - UR - https://www.assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/1477 SP - 1811-1832 AB - <p><em>This study examines the evolving trilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan, focusing on political, strategic, and economic dimensions. Guided by Informal Alliance Theory, the research explores how interest-driven alignments, shared security perceptions, strategic trust, and repeated high-level interactions shape the partnership. Using a qualitative, descriptive-analytical approach, data were collected from official statements, joint declarations, parliamentary briefings, academic literature, and expert opinions. The study employs a holistic single-case analysis and thematic content analysis to identify patterns of cooperation in defence, diplomacy, and economic collaboration. Findings highlight that trilateral coordination strengthens regional influence, enhances strategic trust, and provides a framework for long-term political and economic alignment, despite the absence of formal treaties. The research contributes to understanding how non-treaty-based alliances operate in contemporary Eurasian geopolitics.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> Trilateral Cooperation, Azerbaijan–Türkiye–Pakistan, Informal Alliance Theory, Regional Security, Strategic Alignment</em></p> ER -