UID:
edocfu_9959232486802883
Format:
1 online resource (509 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-135-79668-8
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1-135-79669-6
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1-280-14526-9
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0-203-98887-6
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.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Preliminaries; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 The Caucasus a region in conflict; 2 The legacy of history underlying factors in the Caucasian conflicts; 3 The Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh; 4 Georgia from unitary dreams to an asymmetric federation; 5 Russia's war with Chechnya; 6 Conflicts in the North Caucasus; 7 Turkey priority to Azerbaijan; 8 Iran a reluctant neighbour; 9 Russia a retreating hegemonic power; 10 The United States towards engagement; 11 The Caucasus in Eurasian geopolitics from backwater to centre stage; Notes; Bibliography; Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-7007-1162-7
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4324/9780203988879
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