R. Hrair Dekmejian, Hovann H. Simonian: Troubled Waters: The Geopolitics of the Caspian Region, 2003 (186064922X)

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R. Hrair Dekmejian, Hovann H. Simonian: Troubled Waters: The Geopolitics of the Caspian Region

"This is the definitive book on the international politics and economics of the Caspian Basin because of its comprehensiveness, objectivity and clarity of analysis. It should be essential reading for...anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of this turbulent region." --A. Nizar Hamzeh, American University of Beirut

"This book has many merits: it is well-written, enjoys an extremely rich bibliography and shows a high degree of subject awareness." -- Anoushiravan Ehteshami, Durham University

"This is an excellent survey of the region, comprehensive, painstakingly researched...logically laid out and tightly written...Dekmejian and Simonian have done a remarkable job." --Dilip Hiro, author of Between Marx and Muhammad: The Changing Face of Central Asia

Troubled Waters presents a comprehensive analysis of the political and economic dynamics of the Caspian basin. It examines the diverse issues and players in what has become a modern variant of the “Great Game” of the 19th century. Following a historical overview of the region and its oil industries, the book analyzes the domestic politics and the foreign policies of the five states bordering the Caspian – Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. It identifies all the external interests involved in the Caspian’s political rivalries and control over its resources and territory, including the US, the European powers, various nationalist movements, Islamic militants, national corporations and international corporations.

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Summary: thoroughly written, easy to read

Rating: 5

I knew a few things about central asia and the caspian region before reading these compelling pages. The authors knowledge is spread into this short book, giving all the information necessary to be aware of the geography, politics and economy of the countries in this part of the world. As you will see, the region is of main interest of "external actors" such as the United States and Europe, and big internal players such us Russia and Iran, all well depicted by the authors.

Energy is the main business of the caspian countries of course, but due to the geography in where those countries lay and the politics and different interest that mark the region, render difficult to pump that gas and oil off to new markets. Hence, everything here is long pipelines through different countries that help to make the price of the product less competitive, also affecting new projects (for example, a pipeline through Afghanistan). Thing is, these countries have plenty of gas resources that need to have markets. This book is a great read for those interested in the subject.

Summary: Caspian must

Rating: 5

The two authors are very knowledgeable about the region and give the most comprehensive and updated analysis of the Caspian area, covering both the political and economical parameters. The book has an impressive bibliography, which makes it an excellent research tool for whoever is interested in expanding on the subject. Very well written.

Summary: Finally a long awaited all-in-one manual for the Caspian

Rating: 5

In the decade since the breakup of the Soviet Union, we

were witness to the maneuvering and positioning of various

neighbor states and global powers as the battle for world

energy grows hotter.

I found this book to be a great introduction to the Caspian

region. Before this book, researchers and policymakers had

to look hard(and in many places) to find objective sources

of information that answered all their questions. This book

contains all that one needs to quickly learn about the region,

its history, politics, current problems, and perspectives for

the future.

Policymakers around the world recognize the strategic

importance of geopolitical control of the region. What I found

most striking is the equal attention given to all of the

political players in the world and not just the point of view

of Moscow or Washington.

I also appreciated the attention given to the Caspian's

environment, which is currently threatened to become another

Aral sea.

This book is for everyone starting from diplomats to

individuals who have an interest in the region and anyone

in between. I'll be recommending it to journalist friends

of mine who are covering or aspire to cover the region

in the future.

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