The South Caucasus in the Shadow of the Russian-Turkish Crisis
The South Caucasus in the Shadow of the Russian-Turkish Crisis

Author(s): Konrad Zasztowt
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Developing nations, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Caucasus, Armenia; Azerbaijan; conflict; Georgia; Russia; Security; Syria; Turkey
Summary/Abstract: The conflict between Turkey and Russia due to their contradictory interests in the Middle East deepens the division of the South Caucasus into two blocks. As a result, Turkey strengthens its political and economic cooperation with Georgia and Azerbaijan while Russia increases military cooperation with Armenia. This situation, although it poses security challenges, could paradoxically be beneficial for the Georgian and Azerbaijani economies, including through the development of trade with Turkey. The EU and Turkey should coordinate their policies towards the Caucasus, including issues such as frozen conflicts, regional economic integration and the development of energy projects.

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