South Caucasus Regional Cooperation In the geopolitical context of the Middle East

Abstract

The Caucasus is one of the outstanding regions for the Middle East and the whole world. The special importance of this region is determined by the geostrategic location, ethnic, linguistic, cultural and religious diversity. The interstate relations and internal state situation in the Caucasus region are especially noteworthy. The rate of stable development of the region has changed significantly in the recent period, which was determined by the actions of external entities along with regional processes. The stable political and economic situation of the region at the end of the XX century and even today is delayed by the existing conflicts between the states. This is the kind of problem that Karabakh has between Armenia and Azerbaijan. New political-strategic orientation are being formed in the Caucasus. The fact is that the fate of the conflicts between the countries of the region, the political or economic visions of the states will still have to be reconsidered.