Currently, 17 species of aquatic dance flies of the genus Wiedemannia are known from the Caucasus including four new species: W. ivkovicae sp. nov. (South Ossetia), W. nartshukae sp. nov. (South Ossetia), W. ossetiana sp. nov. (South Ossetia) and W. pseguashae sp. nov. (Georgia, South Ossetia). Wiedemannia (Chamaedipsia) lota Walker 1851 (Russia; Georgia) is recorded from the Caucasus for the f...

The South Caucasus is a unique small and densely populated region in the southern part of Caucasus. It consists three independent states - Georgia, Azerbaijan Armenia. Georgia actively engaged Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative strives to deepen political economic relations with countries based on sovereign interests. In these processes, strengthening mutually beneficial, trust-based cooperation ...

The article analyzes application of the name Adurbadagan to both sides modern Azerbaijan divided by Araz river into southern or Iranian and northern independent Republic Azerbaijan. authors believe that roots Avestan words Azar Atash. As a historical political term, originates from Achaemenids’ Aturpatakan (Atropatena) evolving Sassanian Adurbadagan—a Zoroastrian center empire. Since late Antiq...

This article investigates the effects of Georgia’s current geopolitical situation on country’s economic development. Although Georgia lost control two strategic regions such as Abkhazia and Ossetia, right after collapse Soviet Union, it maintained its importance in South Caucasus. In this context, definition geographical space was clarified article, recent Caucasus, changes region results these...

The article examines the foreign policy, main priorities and economic direction of United States in South Caucasus region. geopolitical, geostrategic geo-economic role general system international relations is highlighted. analyzes current state bilateral political between Azerbaijan, Armenia Georgia.

The South Caucasus region has been one of the key directions Iran’s foreign policy since 1991. Iran is closely interested in processes that take place region, as it historical ties, neighborly relations and common security interests. In first years after countries regained their independence, analysts predicted would be able to establish closer ties with Azerbaijan Caucasus. Such predictions we...

vacuum of power was one of the most important consequences of ussr collapse. regional and trans-regional countries have been pulled to south caucasus to extend their influence on this region. turkey and israel thought alliance with azerbaijan constitute east-west pivot. this cooperation threatens common interests of russia and iran. reaction of tehran and moscow creates north-south axis thought...

The article discusses the problems related to Caucasus policy of Russia in last quarter 18th century and plan create an Armenian state on lands Azerbaijan. It is known that had leave South at beginning for obvious reasons. In century, resumed Caucasus, its main goal was a christian expense Azerbaijan lands. general, sharp changes from end are analyzed against background successes achieved as re...

Kazakhstan has secured approval from Moscow to use its pipeline infrastructure in order transport 300,000 tons of oil Germany the first quarter 2023, a state-run company (Kaztransoil) announced on January 13, 2023. Deliveries January, 2023 amounted 20,000 tons. plans export up 1.5 million via Russia but future, volume could be increased 7 As for now, transportation through seems more beneficial...