Dr. Brenda Shaffer testified before the U.S. Helsinki Commission during a hearing examining the security, economic, and human rights dimensions of U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. The hearing explored Azerbaijan’s strategic importance to the United States, including its role in regional security, energy cooperation, and broader geopolitical developments in the South Caucasus.
In her testimony, Dr. Shaffer discussed Azerbaijan’s role as a major energy producer, its importance in Caspian energy development, and the country’s position within regional security dynamics. She addressed the strategic significance of Azerbaijan’s relationships with neighboring countries, the implications of energy transit routes, and the broader challenges facing U.S. policy in the South Caucasus.