Given its strategic location and the discovery of large oil and gas reserves, the Caspian Basin has evolved into a focal point of global attention following the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991. At the same time, the region and its immediate surroundings have since been plagued by a multitude of conflicts, ranging from ethnic and territorial disputes to persistent disagreement regarding the unresolved legal status of the Caspian Sea. This book examines the impact of these disputes on the energy supply potential of the Caspian Basin. Furthermore, the importance of the region's oil...