Military Engagement in the South Caucasus

Abstract

The importance of the South Caucasus to European security is growing. Recent trips by Lord Robertson to the region underscore NATO resolve to expand security under the Partnership for Peace (PFP) program. Moreover the three South Caucasus states Armenia Azerbaijan and Georgia are moving toward a closer relationship with the Alliance. These developments bode well for future regional stability. Far Countries Strategically located on the southeastern NATO flank the South Caucasus borders Iran Russia and Turkey. Some observers believe that among post-Soviet regions the South Caucasus is second only to the Baltic states in strategic importance to the Alliance because its territory is contiguous with member nation Turkey and is a natural extension of Europe. It also forms a strategic corridor linking Southern Europe with Central Asia that could be used as a conduit for Caspian energy resources which will likely play a significant role in European energy security and the global energy market if regional instability is overcome.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA403516

Entities

People

  • James E. Detemple

Organizations

  • National Defense University

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Central Asia
  • Crisis Management
  • Defense Planning
  • Disasters
  • Energy Security
  • Europe
  • Helicopters
  • International Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • National Security
  • Regional Security
  • Security
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • International Relations and European Studies