Trends of change of geopolitical processes in the Caspian Region

Abstract

The article considers the prerequisites and conditions for the transformation of geopolitical processes in the Caspian region. The analysis of influence of internal and external factors on arrangement of political forces in the region. The article shows the trends in the development of economic and political cooperation between the countries of the region. The research focused on the legal status of the Caspian Sea, the use of hydrocarbon resources and protection of the natural environment. The distinctive features and priorities of the economic development of the countries of the Caspian region are revealed.