South Caucasus - Wikipedia
WEBThe South Caucasus, also known as Transcaucasia or the Transcaucasus, is a geographical region on the border of Eastern Europe and West Asia, straddling the southern Caucasus Mountains. [1] [2] The South Caucasus roughly corresponds to modern Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, which are sometimes collectively known as the Caucasian States.
Caucasus - Wikipedia
WEBThe South Caucasus borders the Greater Caucasus range and Southern Russia to its north, the Black Sea and Turkey to its west, the Caspian Sea to its east, and Iran to its south. It contains the Lesser Caucasus mountain range and surrounding lowlands.
The South Caucasus: Analysis, Research, & Events | CSIS
WEBMar 16, 2023 · Throughout history, the South Caucasus has been a fault zone between East and West. The states themselves contain diverse populations, reflecting the history of the Caucasus as a frontier of Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Iran, all of which remain important actors in the region.
The Shifting Geography of the South Caucasus
WEBJun 23, 2021 · This shifting geography in the Caucasus suits a long-standing U.S. policy goal: rejecting Moscow’s claim of an exclusive sphere of influence in the region. History in the South Caucasus shows that no single power has been able to achieve hegemony over the broad region.
The South Caucasus in a Reconnecting Eurasia - CSIS
WEBOct 11, 2016 · The South Caucasus in a Reconnecting Eurasia examines the full scope of South Caucasus–Eurasia relations and analyzes the broad outlines of U.S. engagement over the coming years.
Strategic Erosion: Russia and the South Caucasus after the …
WEBDec 4, 2023 · Observers examining Russian decision-making in the South Caucasus should consider how the prioritization of the war effort and cascading impact of Western sanctions have reshaped Russia’s current bilateral …
Mastering the growing crisis in the South Caucasus: A role for the …
WEBJul 10, 2023 · The South Caucasus’ regional order has undergone a profound and dynamic transformation in recent years. These monumental shifts have come as a result of, inter alia, the war in Karabakh, internal changes in Georgia, and, above all, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
A Brief Guide to Understanding the Countries of the South Caucasus
WEBFeb 11, 2019 · Bordered by great powers but with their own distinct cultures, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia lie at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. In his book, The Caucasus: An Introduction, Thomas de Waal explains this fascinating region.
South Caucasus Turns Away From Russia Toward Middle East
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Rapid geopolitical change is curtailing Russian power in the South Caucasus, boosting the influence of Middle Eastern countries and bookending the region’s “post-Soviet” history.
South Caucasus - Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank
WEBJul 15, 2022 · Domestic Politics and International Involvement in the South Caucasus. Research includes work on Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, the status of intractable conflicts, and political and economic reforms.