The war of nerves with Iran – consequences for the South Caucasus and Russia
The war of nerves with Iran – consequences for the South Caucasus and Russia
Author(s): Krzysztof Strachota
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: Iran; South Caucasus; Russia
Summary/Abstract: Tensions over Iran's nuclear programme have risen considerably in recent months. This has been visible in numerous threats of – and much speculation about – an imminent Israeli (and US) attack onIran's nuclear installations. In this context, the support for the attacks that the countries of the South Caucasus (and Azerbaijan in particular) could provide has been the subject of lively debate, as has been the prospect of a Russian political and military offensive in the Caucasus in response to the attacks on Iran. It seems that the ongoing war campaign in the media has been aimed primarily at putting pressure onIran and the international community to find a political solution to the Iranian problem. This also applies to the Caucasus’sinvolvement in the campaign.
Series: OSW Commentary
- Page Count: 6
- Publication Year: 2012
- Language: English
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