The region of the North and South Caucasus is characterized by instability, conflict and governance deficits. In search for support "the region" is under European and Russian influence. For the EU this region is becoming more and more important due to economical as well as geostrategical considerations. Besides the EU is continuously attempting to promote democracy and human rights in the region. At the same time Russia is a central player in the region.The book highlights conflict as well as challenges in this triangular relation. The key question is whether the triangular relations between the EU, Russia and the Caucasus will develop in a more cooperative or competitive mode?With constribution by:Michèle Knodt, Sigita Urdze, Uwe Halbach, Ghia Nodia, Alexey Gunya, Timur Tenov, Murat Shogenov, Aslan Chechenov, Tracey German, Birgit Wetzel, Chiara Loda, Elsevar Mammadov, Levan Kakhishvili, Aron Buzógany
