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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2018: 125-141

Strategic engagement of the Russian Federation and the United States of America in the South Caucasus: Four phases of developmentNonreviewed - Other

Jakub Maco

This article analyzes strategic engagement of the Russian Federation and the United States of America in the South Caucasus in four phases of development from the end of the Cold War until present day. The first phase covers early nineties, the second is from mid-nineties to 2003, the third from 2004 to 2008 and the fourth from 2009 to 2016/2017. There are three key trends during the examined period. First, Russia has permanent strategic interests in the South Caucasus due to maintaining its own state security and securing the position of the most prominent external actor in the region. Second, Russia's weakness and active engagement of the US/NATO are barriers to realizing Russia's state interests. Third, the South Caucasus is strategically more significant to Russia than the US/NATO.

Keywords: Armenia; Azerbaijan; Security; Georgia; NATO; Russia; Sphere of influence; Strategy; USA

Published: June 15, 2018  Show citation

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Maco, J. (2018). Strategic engagement of the Russian Federation and the United States of America in the South Caucasus: Four phases of development. Czech Military Review, 99(2), 125-141
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