National Concepts of Security and the Problem Of Integration in Transcaucasia

Author: Begoyan, Anush

Source: Iran and the Caucasus, Volume 10, Number 2, 2006 , pp. 287-301(15)

Publisher: BRILL

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Abstract:

The article examines security issues of the Transcaucasian region with the focus on nonmilitary and trans-border security threats and a regional security community that also includes non-state security actors of the region, such as not-recognised autonomous entities, nations, ethnic groups, minorities, etc.

This approach to regional security shifts the focus of policies from balance of power to closer regional integration and cooperation, as well as joint provision of regional security. Despite many objectives and existing obstacles to this scenario of regional development, the author sees it to be the only way toward a stable and long-term security in the region. The article argues that closer regional cooperation and integration would allow to accommodate interests and security concerns of non-state actors of the region and would bring the fate of regional issues back in the hands of the regional powers and create bases for sustainable and lasting peace in the region.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/157338406780345961

Affiliations: 1: Article 19 - Global Campaign for Free Expression, London

Publication date: 2006-12-01