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August 25, 2010

Russia and Security in the South Caucasus

Amanda Paul, Today's Zaman

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As in other parts of the former Soviet Union, Russia is striving to reassert itself as the dominant power.

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TAGGED: Soviet Union, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia

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