Fear, Weakness and Power in the Post-Soviet South Caucasus: A Theoretical and Em

Description: Fear, Weakness and Power in the Post-Soviet South Caucasus by K. Oskanien This book provides a multi-level analysis of international security in the South Caucasus. Using an expanded and adapted version of Regional Security Complex Theory, it studies both material conditions and discourses of insecurity in its assessment of the regions possible transition towards a more peaceable future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book provides a multi-level analysis of international security in the South Caucasus. Using an expanded and adapted version of Regional Security Complex Theory, it studies both material conditions and discourses of insecurity in its assessment of the regions possible transition towards a more peaceable future. Author Biography Kevork Oskanian currently teaches at the University of Westminster, UK. He received his PhD from London School of Economics, UK and has formerly edited Millenium Journal of International Studies. His research interests include the politics of the Former Soviet Union, constructivism, the English School, regionalism, and state incoherence. Table of Contents Geopolitical Map of the Caucasus Timeline of Events in the South Caucasus 1988-2009 A Note on Transliteration and Toponymy List of Acronyms and Abbreviations List of Interviewees 1. Introduction 2. Amity and Enmity in its Regional Context 3. State Incoherence as Weakness, Instability and Failure 4. Great Powers and Their Regional Entanglements 5. A Macro-View of the Southern Caucasus 6. Discourses of Conflict in the Southern Caucasus 7. State Incoherence in Southern Caucasia 8. The Great Powers and The Southern Caucasus 9. The South Caucasus Regional Insecurity Complex Review "[This book] constitutes both a stimulating contribution to RSC theory while being of substantial empirical interest. This aspect, taken together with an easy writing style, excellent presentation and an extensive bibliography, incorporating primary and secondary sources and both theoretical and empirical material, should ensure that it is of interest to both IR scholars and area specialists, and it may be read with profit by advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students." - Caucasas Survey"This conceptually sophisticated study breaks new ground in using Regional Security Complex Theory to unravel the "Gordian knot" of relations within the South Caucasus. It deepens our understanding of the regional dimension in international relations theory, but also uncovers the deeper pattern of security interactions within a region long known for its complexity and instability. The book will therefore prove valuable for scholars and students of post-Soviet and wider regional studies, as well as for the theoretically minded wishing to learn more about a particularly fascinating part of the world." - Roy Allison, University of Oxford, UK"The South Caucasus is a fractious territory composed of fragmented states. This unique book describes it as a Regional Security Complex, exploring the concerns of its main actors with a strong sense of balance and precision. It applies the theoretical foundations of a regional approach to the conflicts in the South Caucasus, touching new ground in its thorough historical investigation of its patterns of amity and enmity. The books rigorous conceptual framework allows for an insightful delineation of possible future scenarios, featuring, for instance, Armenias rivalry with Azerbaijan, the impact of Western values in shaping Georgias political identity, and the emergence of a more stable security regime."- Bruno Coppieters, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium"This book is a major contribution to the understanding of the international relations of the Southern Caucasus. Most literature on the subject is largely descriptive and historical. Oskanian makes a major contribution by embedding a rich empirical analysis into a clear conceptual and theoretical frame. In so doing, he also contributes to theoretical development by suggesting an appropriate modification of Regional Security Complex Theory." - Neil MacFarlane, University of Oxford, UK Promotional Springer Book Archives Review Quote "[This book] constitutes both a stimulating contribution to RSC theory while being of substantial empirical interest. This aspect, taken together with an easy writing style, excellent presentation and an extensive bibliography, incorporating primary and secondary sources and both theoretical and empirical material, should ensure that it is of interest to both IR scholars and area specialists, and it may be read with profit by advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students." - Caucasas Survey "This conceptually sophisticated study breaks new ground in using Regional Security Complex Theory to unravel the "Gordian knot" of relations within the South Caucasus. It deepens our understanding of the regional dimension in international relations theory, but also uncovers the deeper pattern of security interactions within a region long known for its complexity and instability. The book will therefore prove valuable for scholars and students of post-Soviet and wider regional studies, as well as for the theoretically minded wishing to learn more about a particularly fascinating part of the world." - Roy Allison, University of Oxford, UK "The South Caucasus is a fractious territory composed of fragmented states. This unique book describes it as a Regional Security Complex, exploring the concerns of its main actors with a strong sense of balance and precision. It applies the theoretical foundations of a regional approach to the conflicts in the South Caucasus, touching new ground in its thorough historical investigation of its patterns of amity and enmity. The books rigorous conceptual framework allows for an insightful delineation of possible future scenarios, featuring, for instance, Armenias rivalry with Azerbaijan, the impact of Western values in shaping Georgias political identity, and the emergence of a more stable security regime."- Bruno Coppieters, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium "This book is a major contribution to the understanding of the international relations of the Southern Caucasus. Most literature on the subject is largely descriptive and historical. Oskanian makes a major contribution by embedding a rich empirical analysis into a clear conceptual and theoretical frame. In so doing, he also contributes to theoretical development by suggesting an appropriate modification of Regional Security Complex Theory." - Neil MacFarlane, University of Oxford, UK Details ISBN134943938X Series New Security Challenges Language English ISBN-10 134943938X ISBN-13 9781349439386 Format Paperback Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Short Title FEAR WEAKNESS & POWER IN THE P Media Book Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-01-01 Pages 261 Edition 1st Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Author K. Oskanien UK Release Date 2013-01-01 AU Release Date 2013-01-01 NZ Release Date 2013-01-01 Illustrations XXIII, 261 p. Edition Description 1st ed. 2013 Alternative 9781137026750 DEWEY 947.5086 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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