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Facing Difficult Choices: The South Caucasus between Russia and the European Union
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Forschungsinstitut der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V.
Abstract The mounting tension over Ukraine has introduced numerous dangers to the security situation in the South Caucasus. These negative ramifications are further exacerbated by the fact that Russia holds the key to resolving conflicts in the post-Soviet realm, especially in the absence of greater Western ... view more
The mounting tension over Ukraine has introduced numerous dangers to the security situation in the South Caucasus. These negative ramifications are further exacerbated by the fact that Russia holds the key to resolving conflicts in the post-Soviet realm, especially in the absence of greater Western assertiveness. But Moscow and Brussels are caught up in geopolitical competition over the region. Such continued competition prolongs the cycles of instability and could sooner or later spill over into Russia and the EU. Devising a coherent strategy for the region that focuses on an integrated, coordinated approach and recognizes the shared interests of Russia, the EU, and the South Caucasus countries is a pressing challenge that remains unmet.... view less
Keywords
EU; conflict potential; Georgia; conciliation of interests; Caucasus region; Russia; Ukraine; Armenia; security policy; geopolitics; territorial sovereignty; neughborhood policy; political strategy; Azerbaijan
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Südkaukasus
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
5 p.
Series
DGAP kompakt, 1
ISSN
2198-5936
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0