Russia and the Caspian Sea: Projecting Power or Competing for Influence? (Paperback)

In November 2012, Russia's Caspian Flotilla celebrated its 290th anniversary. Established by Peter the Great in 1722, the Flotilla was a key component of the Russian Empire's expansion into the Caspian region, and nearly 300 years later, it remains a vital element of continued Russian influence in its "south." The Russian Ministry of Defense (MOD) describes the Caspian Flotilla as "not only the southernmost outpost of Russia, but also the guarantor of the integrity of maritime boundaries and the most important foreign policy tool of the state in the Caspian Sea."1 The Flotilla has recovered from the collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1991 and its subsequent redeployment from Baku to Astrakhan. Unlike other Russian fleets, it has not been reduced in size, but has been the focus of significant investment in recent years.

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Imprint:	Lulu.Com
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2015
Authors:	Strategic Studies Institute • U S. Army War College • Tracey German
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	99
ISBN-13:	978-1-312-84443-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General
LSN:	1-312-84443-4
Barcode:	9781312844438

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