The Caucasus

Discover the complex history and inner dynamics of the South Caucasus - a fascinating and distinct world unlike any other. Author and journalist Thomas de Waal sheds light on how the region has been affected by the scramble for independence, major conflicts, and the rise of Mikheil Saakashvili. The Caucasus explores the region's energy production and the failure to become a single viable entity. With engaging side topics such as Turkish-Armenian rapprochement and Stalin, this timely account delivers a must-read for all interested in world politics or keen on armchair travel.