The world's second largest reserves of petroleum lie beneath the land-locked Caspian Sea, making the Caucasus of vital importance to both regional and global economic and security interests. This book brings together experts from the US, Russia and the Caucasus to examine the issues of conflict, foreign policy tradeoffs, and security in the region. It takes into account the geopolitical factors, Western and Russian involvement, and the interaction between domestic and external pressures. Crossroads and Conflict looks at the challenges faced by these countries and examines the possibilities for future peace and prosperity in the region.

About the Author

Gary K. Bertsch is University Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) at the University of Georgia. He is co-editor of Arms on the Market: Reducing the Riskof Proliferation in the Former Soviet Union (Routledge, 1998). Cassady Craft is co-director of IntaLab-International Affairs Laboratory in Oklahoma City and author of Weapons for Peace, Weapons for War: TheEffects of Arms Transfers on War Outbreak, Involvement,and Outcomes (Routledge, 1999). Scott A. Jones is Research Associate at CITS where he leads a project on surplus arms. Michael D. Beck is Assistant Director and Senior Research Associate at CITS.

Reviews

"This is a useful compendium for students of international relations. CHOICE, September 2000, Volume 28, Number 1."
"A number of the selections make recommendations about possible means of ameliorating some specific areas of conflict. This is a useful compendium for students of international relations." -- CHOICE, September 2000, ISSN 0009S4978

Book Information
ISBN 9780415922746
Author Gary K. Bertsch
Format Paperback
Page Count 324
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 544g