Geopolicts of Russia's caucasus policy and its implications for the world

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buir.advisorStone, Norman
dc.contributor.authorTekir, Gökhan
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-08T18:26:49Z
dc.date.available2016-01-08T18:26:49Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.departmentDepartment of International Relationsen_US
dc.descriptionAnkara : The Department of International Relations İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University, 2014.en_US
dc.descriptionThesis (Master's) -- Bilkent University, 2014.en_US
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references leaves 127-144.en_US
dc.description.abstractThis thesis examines an overlooked region in the discipline of international relations, the Caucasus. The collapse of the Soviet Union caused the independence of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, which comprise the South Caucasus. The North Caucasus remained under the control of the Russian Federation but the Russian Federation had to deal with separatist movements in the North Caucasus. Despite military and economic costs, Russia tries to hold on the region. The withdrawal of Russian rule from the South Caucasus led to the belief that newly established republics would join to the Western camp immediately. The South Caucasus emerged as a big energy prize for the European Union, which wants to diversify its energy transportation routes. However, regional conflicts and Russian presence, which increased gradually has prevented this opportunity. Russia has managed to establish a dominant presence in the region. This study claims that Russia’s Caucasus policy rests upon geopolitical considerations. Russia ensures that the Caucasus will remain under its sphere of influence in order to provide its security and reestablish its great power status in international arena. Russia’s goals in the region are frequently challenged by external powers. In order to maintain its hegemonic position in the region, Russia struggles with other external powers.en_US
dc.description.degreeM.A.en_US
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityTekir, Gökhanen_US
dc.format.extentix, 144 leaves, mapsen_US
dc.identifier.itemidB147116
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11693/15929
dc.language.isoEnglishen_US
dc.publisherBilkent Universityen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectGeopoliticsen_US
dc.subjectRussian policyen_US
dc.subjectThe Caucasusen_US
dc.subjectEnergyen_US
dc.subject.lccJC319 .T45 2014en_US
dc.subject.lcshGeopolitics--Russia (Federation)en_US
dc.subject.lcshInternational relations--Research--Russia (Federation)en_US
dc.titleGeopolicts of Russia's caucasus policy and its implications for the worlden_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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