Life After the Soviet Union: The Newly Independent Republics of the Transcaucasus and Central Asia

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Focusing on Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, this book delves into the profound changes brought by Czarist Russia and the Soviet Union. It highlights the geopolitical struggles following the fall of communism, detailing how the U.S., Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey vie for influence over these newly independent nations, particularly regarding oil and gas resources. The author also examines recent developments and the potential for future economic and political advancements in the region.