Exploring the Caucasus in the 21st Century
Essays on Culture, History and Politics in a Dynamic Context
Distributed for Amsterdam University Press
Situated between Russia, Turkey, and Iran and comprising part of the Russian Federation along with Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, the Caucasus region is best known for ethnic and religious divides that have resulted in bloody conflicts for centuries, most recently between various minorities and the post-Soviet independent states. This extensive volume reveals the rich and multifaceted nature of the Caucasus and includes a study of the region’s transition to independence; an exploration of the area’s religions; and a discussion of the role of art in war-torn communities. It is necessary reading for anyone with an interest in one of the world’s most complex regions.
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Introduction
Françoise Companjen, László Marácz and Lia Versteegh
1. Gábor Bálint de Szentkatolna (1844-1913) and the Study of Kabardian
László Marácz
2. The Ethnic-Political Arrangement of the Peoples of the Caucasus
René Does
3. An Island of Classical Arabic in the Caucasus: Dagestan
Michael Kemper
4. Chechnya and Russia, between Revolt and Loyalty
Marc Jansen
5. Recent Political History of the South Caucasus in the Context of Transition
Françoise Companjen
6. Authoritarianism and Party Politics in the South Caucasus
Max Bader
7. Between State and Nation Building: The Debate about ‘Ethnicity’ in Georgian Citizens’ ID Cards
Oliver Reisner
8. The War in South Ossetia, August 2008: Four Perspectives
Françoise Companjen
9. The Recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia: A New Era in International Law
Charlotte Hille
10. Freedom of Speech in the Caucasus: Watch-dog Needed in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Lia Versteegh
11. Beyond Frontiers: Engagement and Artistic Freedom in South Caucasus Modern Culture (Armenia and Azerbaijan)
Eva Navarro Martínez
List of Contributors
History: European History
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