October 13, 2025Deleted JournalOpen Access

After 1991, the Goals of Russia in the South Caucasus

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Russia views the south caucasus as critical for energy security and influence, despite losing formal authority in 1991.
Moscow's strategic objectives include maintaining dominance through military bases and peacekeeping roles, particularly in nagorno-karabakh.
Regional disputes remain unresolved, showcasing Russia's weakness and possibly drawing western interest to the area.
The United States aims to reduce Russian influence while seeking to access the resources of the south caucasus region.

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This analysis explores Russia's energy security and influence in the South Caucasus, highlighting unresolved regional disputes.

Amarkhil et al. (2025) studied this question.

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