Oil and Geopolitics in the Caspian Sea Region

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The geopolitical landscape of the Caspian Sea basin transformed dramatically after the Soviet Union's collapse, sparking intense competition among nations like Russia, Turkey, Iran, Japan, and the United States for access to its rich energy resources. This struggle for Caspian oil has emerged as a significant post-Cold War issue, intertwining economic ambitions with political and military strategies, all amid a backdrop of ethnic tensions and historical conflicts in the region.