Region Kaukazu w polityce Federacji Rosyjskiej- wybrane aspekty
The region of Caucasus in Russian Federation’s policy – chosen aspects
Author(s): Kamil GołaśSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Geography, Regional studies, Regional Geography, Geopolitics
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Geopolityczne
Keywords: Caucasus;Russia;Georgia;Armenia;Azerbaijan;Russian Federation’s policy;
Summary/Abstract: The region of Caucasus proves to be very interesting field of research. It is especiallytrue after year 1991. The fall of USRR opened the region (especially SouthCaucasus) for international influences. Three new-founded nations of Georgia, Armeniaand Azerbaijan became a background for clashing interests and rivalries ofGreat Powers. Difficult situation of aforementioned nations is deepened by their political,social, ethnic and economic problems. Author tries to describe those problemsand their causes. In the beginning article shortly characterizes the Caucasusregion, its history, political situation and place in international relations. Author indetail analyzes chosen aspects of relations between Russia and South Caucasian republicsincluding Russian intervention in Georgia in 2008 and Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. The importance of the region in Russianforeign policy is also analyzed.
Journal: Przegląd Geopolityczny
- Issue Year: 2011
- Issue No: 03
- Page Range: 109-123
- Page Count: 16
- Language: Polish