The last decades have become a turning point in the centuries-old history of Azerbaijan. The country has managed to resolve pressing issues of its economic and social development, create a powerful army, liberate the territories of Karabakh and East Zangezur from occupation, and not only secure a strong position in the system of international relations, but also become one of the centres of modern geopolitics. This book analyses the factors that paved the way for such large-scale transformation and gives a glimpse of life of present-day Azerbaijan.