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Managing the Caucasus

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The Caucasus mountains

The Caucasus remains one of the more volatile regions in the world. This week, we consider how various regional and global powers are attempting to manage their interests in the area.

Dr Aglaya Snetkov

Russia in the Caucasus

25 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

Despite the attempts by Western powers to penetrate the Caucasus, Russia continues to exert unmatched influence over the region. In today’s Questions and Answers presentation, the CSS' Aglaya Snetkov outlines some of the differences between Moscow’s North and South Caucasus policies. More on «Russia in the Caucasus»

Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin, courtesy Kremlin.ru

An Audit of Power: Turkey’s Leverage in the Post Soviet Space

26 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

Adam Balcer argues that Turkey has been one of the main beneficiaries of Russia’s declining influence over the post-Soviet space. Today, he considers the main pillars of Ankara’s policies, with a particular emphasis on its relationship with Azerbaijan and its broader security vision for the Black Sea basin. More on «An Audit of Power: Turkey’s Leverage in the Post Soviet Space»

Ilham Aliyev and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, during the third Caspian Summit, courtesy Presidential Press and Information Office

The Role of Iran in the South Caucasus

27 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

Iran’s determination to expand its influence within the South Caucasus is shaped by its desire to counter the threats posed by other powers, writes Tornike Sharashenidze. As a potential rival and prominent energy power, relations with Shia-dominated Azerbaijan are at the top of Tehran’s policy agenda. More on «The Role of Iran in the South Caucasus»

The President of Georgia shaking hands with a US commanding officer, courtesy United States Marine Corps

The United States and the Caucasus

28 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

The recent change of government in Georgia has resulted in improved diplomatic ties between Tbilisi and Moscow. Today, we consider what this turn of events means for US foreign policy in the wider Caucasus region. More on «The United States and the Caucasus»

Soldiers riding on an armed vehicle, courtesy Bohan Shen/flickr

Lessons Learned? The EU and the South Caucasus De Facto States

01 Mar 2013 / Special Feature

The EU views its 'Non-Recognition and Engagement' strategy as the best way to manage its relations with the putative republics of Abkhazia and North Ossetia. Today, Franziska Smolnik analyzes the effectiveness of this strategy and wonders whether it can also be applied to the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute. More on «Lessons Learned? The EU and the South Caucasus De Facto States»

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