THE BIG QUESTION is a new multimedia project on the World Policy Blog. Every week, our editorial team will investigate a pressing global question, provide context and analysis, and feature answers from internationally renowned experts. Today, THE BIG QUESTION looks at Azerbaijan’s role in a renewed Great Game between Russia and the West.
Formatted and written by our editorial assistants, Samuel Breidbart and Rhonda Shafei
Further reading:
The Caucasian Energy Circle, Post Global
Russia, Azerbaijan Achieve Gas Breakthrough, Radio Free Europe
Does Gazprom Deal Mean No Azerbaijani Gas for Nabucco?, Payvand Iran News
Oil Pipelines are the New “Great Game”: Pepe Escobar, The Huffington Post
Current Geostrategy in the South Caucasus, EurasiaNet
Pictures from Thomas Goltz’ Oil Odyssey