About this episode

The episode discusses the historical and current geopolitical struggles in the Caucasus region, focusing on the implications of US actions and NATO expansion.

For centuries the Caucasus region has been fought over by various empires, most recently under the influence of the Soviet Union. The region comprises Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, along with the autonomous republics Nakhichevan, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia. Current US actions and the expansion of NATO have threatened the sovereignty and security of the region.

Topics covered

• Caucasus
• geostrategy
• US foreign policy
• NATO
• Soviet influence

Keywords

• Armenia
• Georgia
• Azerbaijan
• Nakhichevan
• Abkhazia
• South Ossetia

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Geostrategic Fight for the Caucasus

Places: Caucasus, the Soviet Union, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Nakhichevan, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, US

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