Russia and the Caspian Sea: Projecting Power or Competing for Influence?
Autor Tracey German Editat de Strategic Studies Institute (U.S.) Army War College (U.S.) Cuvânt înainte de Jr. Douglas C. Lovelaceen Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 iun 2015 – vârsta de la 16 ani
The Caspian Sea territory, resides on the southern side of Russia, and is part of Azerbaijan and Kzakhstan, rich with hydrocarbons used in the production of crude oil and is an “eyed territory” for the United States, China, Russia and many other countries that could utilize the crude oil to gas production for economic and energy growth. The Caspian region also poses a national security threat to Russia and a maritime opportunity for the United States given its close proximity to Afghanistan.
This monograph examines Russia’s policy towards the Caspian Sea region as Moscow attempts to counterbalance growing American involvement within what it perceives to be its zone of privileged interest. It focuses on the recent expansion of the Caspian Flotilla and the rationale behind this. Moscow has sought to counterbalance the growing involvement of other actors in the region, which has led to rising tension between Russia and its southern neighbors. The primary objectives of the research are:
This book would be suitable for military leaders, especially naval and maritime personnel, political scientists, historians, international relations scholars, and world energy trade analysts. High school to Graduate students in global history, Russian studies, military and political science classes may find this content helpful for research papers related to international relations and maritime policies, especially as it relates to Russia.
Russia and the Soviet Union resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/international-foreign-affairs/russia-soviet-union
This monograph examines Russia’s policy towards the Caspian Sea region as Moscow attempts to counterbalance growing American involvement within what it perceives to be its zone of privileged interest. It focuses on the recent expansion of the Caspian Flotilla and the rationale behind this. Moscow has sought to counterbalance the growing involvement of other actors in the region, which has led to rising tension between Russia and its southern neighbors. The primary objectives of the research are:
- to examine Russian perceptions of threat and security in the Caspian region and assess the implications for other actors.:
- to analyze the drivers of the increasing competition for influence, focusing on developments within the energy sector, and
- to assess the implications of Russia’s consolidation of its dominance for security and stability in the region.
This book would be suitable for military leaders, especially naval and maritime personnel, political scientists, historians, international relations scholars, and world energy trade analysts. High school to Graduate students in global history, Russian studies, military and political science classes may find this content helpful for research papers related to international relations and maritime policies, especially as it relates to Russia.
Russia and the Soviet Union resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/international-foreign-affairs/russia-soviet-union
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781584876403
ISBN-10: 1584876409
Pagini: 97
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 6 mm
Editura: United States Dept. of Defense
Colecția Department of the Army
ISBN-10: 1584876409
Pagini: 97
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 6 mm
Editura: United States Dept. of Defense
Colecția Department of the Army
Notă biografică
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
TRACEY GERMAN is a senior lecturer in the Defence Studies Department at King’s College London, United Kingdom (UK), which provides postgraduate-level teaching at the UK’s Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC). Her research focuses on Russia’s relations with its neighbors, military reform, energy issues, as well as conflict and security in the Caucasus and Caspian region. Dr. German has published widely on intra- and interstate conflicts in the region, notably Nagorno-Karabakh, Chechnya, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia. Publications include Region-al Cooperation in the South Caucasus: Good Neighbours or Distant Relatives? (Ashgate Publishing Ltd., 2012), Russia’s Chechen War (Routledge, 2003), and co- authored Securing Europe: Western Interventions to-wards a New Security Community (IB Tauris, 2009), as well as articles in journals such as European Security, Europe-Asia Studies, Small Wars and Insurgencies, Central Asian Survey, Vestnik analitiki, and Politique étrangère.
TRACEY GERMAN is a senior lecturer in the Defence Studies Department at King’s College London, United Kingdom (UK), which provides postgraduate-level teaching at the UK’s Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC). Her research focuses on Russia’s relations with its neighbors, military reform, energy issues, as well as conflict and security in the Caucasus and Caspian region. Dr. German has published widely on intra- and interstate conflicts in the region, notably Nagorno-Karabakh, Chechnya, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia. Publications include Region-al Cooperation in the South Caucasus: Good Neighbours or Distant Relatives? (Ashgate Publishing Ltd., 2012), Russia’s Chechen War (Routledge, 2003), and co- authored Securing Europe: Western Interventions to-wards a New Security Community (IB Tauris, 2009), as well as articles in journals such as European Security, Europe-Asia Studies, Small Wars and Insurgencies, Central Asian Survey, Vestnik analitiki, and Politique étrangère.