Crossroads: Geopolitics and Security in the Caucasus
by: SRAS
This course takes us to the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Since independence from the USSR, each of these countries has pursued individual paths in foreign policy, shaping alliances with neighboring countries. We will study these paths both individually and collectively. Individually, we explore the complex relationships with not only the most proximate (geographica...
This course takes us to the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Since independence from the USSR, each of these countries has pursued individual paths in foreign policy, shaping alliances with neighboring countries. We will study these paths both individually and collectively. Individually, we explore the complex relationships with not only the most proximate (geographically) powers of Iran, Turkey, and Russia, but also with the EU, US, China, India, and others. Collectively, we look at the relationships between these three countries, conflicts, real and potential areas for cooperation, and infrastructure development. The geography of the Caucasus is some of the most dramatic and fascinating in the world. It is truly a region where geography shapes history and id...
Program Highlights
Explore the geopolitical significance of the Caucasus in this resume-building program.
Study the security landscape of one of the most fascinating regions of the world—one very much shaped by geography.
Take on an optional internship placement at a local NGO, business, media outlet, local museum, or local educational institution.
Get to know the people in each country—experts who share their worldviews based on their country and many others who share their country and culture with you.
Visit Kazbegi to see the "wall" of mountains separating Georgia from Russia, Ananuri Fortress, Gergeti Trinity Church, and the home of the infamous khinkali (dumpling).
Quick Details
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Summer
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- American
- European
Program Details
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Locations
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Tbilisi, Georgia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
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This course takes us to the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Since independence from the USSR, each of these countries has pursued individual paths in foreign policy, shaping alliances with neighboring countries. We will study these paths both individually and collectively. Individually, we explore the complex relationships with not only the most proximate (geographically) powers of Iran, Turkey, and Russia, but also with the EU, US, China, India, and others. Collectively, we look at the relationships between these three countries, conflicts, real and potential areas for cooperation, and infrastructure development. The geography of the Caucasus is some of the most dramatic and fascinating in the world. It is truly a region where geography shapes history and id...
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Ready to Learn More?
This course takes us to the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Since independence from the USSR, each of these countries has pursued individual paths in foreign policy, shaping alliances with neighboring countries. We will study these paths both individually and collectively. Individually, we explore the complex relationships with not only the most proximate (geographically) powers of Iran, Turkey, and Russia, but also with the EU, US, China, India, and others. Collectively, we look at the relationships between these three countries, conflicts, real and potential areas for cooperation, and infrastructure development. The geography of the Caucasus is some of the most dramatic and fascinating in the world. It is truly a region where geography shapes history and id...
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