The Caucasus and the Caspian areas have been a core interest for the main actors of international politics from the Persian Empire to the 21st century Chinese p

Published in association with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Security is a major contemporary concern, with foreign and security policies topping the agenda of many governments. At the centre of Western security concerns

Reflecting the particular concerns of each of the Caspian countries, this book offers a unique perspective on the prospects and priorities for long-term develop