The
Caucasus, home to over fifty ethnic groups, is located between the Black and Caspian seas. Throughout much
of history it has been a major conduit of goods, people, and ideas
traveling between Europe and Asia. While implying a potential source of
benefits, this strategic location has often been detrimental to the
inhabitants of the region. The fall of the Soviet Union one the one hand
enabled oil companies from around the world to flock to the shores of the
Caspian; on the other hand, it was the main reason for the eruption of five
armed conflicts that have yet to be settled. The instability caused by these
conf-licts has prevented the emergence of democratic societies and impeded
economic development; however it has attracted the interest of foreign
powers interested either in the region’s strategic location, its natural
resources, or both. The Caucasus is set to remain a crucial pillar of
Eurasian security in the coming decades. This book aims to explore the
conflicts of the Caucasus, the interests guiding the foreign powers
involved in the area, as well as the geopolitical game resulting from this
involvement. Order Form, Small
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