AND ASSESSMENT OF THE NATIONAL POWER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN ANALYSIS

Summary: The national power assessment is very important in the development of state policy and international relations because it influences directly the strategic decisions and global positioning of the country. Although there are some models for calculating national power, comprehensive frameworks considering both traditional components and modern factors like scientific progress are still lacking, at least for emerging nations. In this paper, an improved formula of the calculation of national power is developed and applied to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Structural components such as population, territory, economy, military power, scientific and technical progress, political will, and geopolitical factors are analyzed in the paper. The research introduces a new measurement mechanism that combines fuzzy number scaling based on expert opinions. Our work demonstrates that the use of fuzzy assessment techniques in national power calculation is viable and therefore offers a more accurate assessment methodology. The model proposed quantify both the tangible and intangible aspects of national power and hence provide an integral assessment tool.