1. The Militarization of the Caspian Sea is Inevitable: Cooperation is Needed
- Author:
- Ilgar Gurbanov
- Publication Date:
- 09-2013
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- BILGESAM (Wise Men Center for Strategic Studies)
- Abstract:
- There is a strong linkage between energy and security. It can be a factor both for cooperation and conflicts, namely it can push forward for cooperation between two states, while at the same time can create tension between them. This tendency can be applied to Caspian Sea, which contains one of the largest oil and gas areas of the world. The energy diplomacy has been key factor for the political and economic development of Caspian states. The exploration and transportation of energy resources to world markets has been a central element of their foreign policies, and has enabled them to strengthen their sovereignty.
- Topic:
- Security, Development, Energy Policy, and Militarization
- Political Geography:
- Caspian Sea