The Politics of the Black Sea Region

The Politics of the Black Sea Region
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 9781409463689
ISBN-13 : 1409463680
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Book Synopsis The Politics of the Black Sea Region by : Dr Carol Weaver

Download or read book The Politics of the Black Sea Region written by Dr Carol Weaver and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-11-28 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Black Sea region is a dynamic and complex area in which many national and international actors have key interests, including Russia and the US. The European Union stretches to the sea’s western coast where it meets former Soviet territory as well as EU candidate Turkey. Regional tensions include those over NATO enlargement, a US anti-ballistic missile system, access to the Black Sea, democratization, spheres of interest and the conflict zones of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karabakh and Transnistria. In addition, the region’s close proximity to the Caspian basin offers the prospect of alternative energy resources and routes to western states. The Politics of the Black Sea Region: EU Neighbourhood, Conflict Zone or Future Security Community? explores and examines the many diverse political, security and economic interests that affect the region and the possible outcomes for it. By reviewing the wider history and examining the political systems and policies of the Black Sea nations and organizations as well as analyzing current tensions and future trends, it provides an invaluable, comprehensive and unique political guide to this fascinating area.


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