The Caucasus: Between East and West
... neighbors), the latter, formally proposing the same thing, is more flexible as it takes into account the multi-level cooperation of Turkey with the West. For Russia, the more inclusive interpretation, especially given the 2014-2023 trends, seems more palatable. But no matter how Ankara, Moscow and Tehran seek to shield themselves from external influence, it can hardly be contained. And it is not just about NATO. Both China and India are looking at the Caucasus with interest, and they have not yet deployed their resources there. So, this still lies ahead ...