Format:
Online Ressource (480 p.)
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maps.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
0700711627
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9780700711628
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0203988876
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9780203988879
Series Statement:
Caucasus world
Content:
Introduces the geographical, historical and ethno-linguistic framework of the Caucasus, focusing on the Russian incorporation of the region, the root most conflicts; analyses individual conflicts, from their origins to the attempts at resolving them; analyses the role of the three regional powers (Turkey, Iran and Russia); and sets out a synthesis of the Caucasian conflicts and a conclusion on the place of the Caucasus in world affairs
Content:
The Caucasus : a region in conflict -- The legacy of history : underlying factors in the Caucasian conflicts -- The Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh -- Georgia : from unitary dreams to an asymmetric federation? -- Russia's war with Chechnya -- Conflicts in the north Caucasus -- Turkey : priority to Azerbaijan -- Iran : a reluctant neighbour -- Russia : a retreating Hegemonic power -- The United States : towards engagement -- The Caucasus in Eurasian geopolitics : from backwater to centre-stage?
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 448-470) and index. - Description based on print version record
Additional Edition:
9780700711628
Additional Edition:
9786610145263
Additional Edition:
6610145261
Additional Edition:
0700711627
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Cornell, Svante E Small nations and great powers Richmond, Surrey, England : Curzon, 2001
Language:
English
Keywords:
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