The Influence of Globalization on Caspian Region

Abstract

During last several years the Caspian region has to face the integration into global international process. Long and hard process of globalization is connected not only with the dissolution of the USSR and the emergence of new regional players, but also the desire of extra-regional countries to participate, monitor and control all aspects of life in this region, including energy potential, transport, cultural, ecological and strategic issues. The situation is complicated by the uncertainty of the legal status and the conflict of interest of some extra-regional participants. Until recently, Caspian regional countries were not ready to solve old familiar aches without the biggest international players, such as the USA, China, EU etc. However the safety of the region requires decisions for the benefit of the region in the whole and each country separately.

Keywords

• каспийский регион
• энергетическая политика
• международные отношения
• национальная безопасность
• транспортировка энергоносителей
• the caspian region
• energy policy
• international relations
• national security
• transportation of energy