The Caucasus

Today, that makes it a bone of contention and a crisis region. Unfortunately, what is often forgotten midst all of these tensions is that these countries also possess rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. In this concise study, well-known experts examine Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, the Russian regions in the North Caucasus (Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia) as well as the neighboring states of Turkey and Iran. The major conflict regions – Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karabakh and Chechnya – are described in historical and political detail. With its combination of country, conflict, and cultural analysis, the book provides a comprehensive and unique insight into the Caucasus “crisis region.”