Turkish-Georgian Cooperation in the Struggle for Security in the South Caucasus (The Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform)

With the collapse of Soviet Union (SU), South Caucasus region has been in interest world’s great powers. The a key to maintaining peace and stability on continent. Formation new states Central Asia after SU raised have relations with Turkic peoples first history Republic for Turkey. Foreign policy continues evolve its foreign strategy. Because terms security Anatolia, permanent special importance However, there were forces that did not want lasting region, generally Russia hinders Turkey’s peaceful policies region. This article examines role Caucasus, Russia’s rivalry political process restoring Russia-Georgia war, Stability Cooperation Platform other power centers aimed at economic, political, military cultural interests challenges their effects posed by Also analyzed one three Georgia, conflicts Abkhazia Ossetia within Georgia’s territorial integrity. Finally, some examples are provided ensure region.