Geopolitical Issues in the Caucasus

The video discusses Central Asia from a prelims perspective, focusing on the Caucasus countries, Central Asian nations, and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. It explains the role of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and Armenia's dissatisfaction with it. The video also covers the geopolitical and spatial aspects of Central Asia, including countries surrounding the Caspian and Black Seas.

Which countries are considered part of the Caucasus region?

• Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan

• Turkey, Iran, Iraq

• Russia, Ukraine, Belarus

• Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan

What is the significance of the Nagorno-Karabakh region?

• It is the headquarters of the CSTO.

• It is a tourist destination known for its beaches.

• It is a disputed region with a history of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

• It is a major oil-producing area.

Which organization brokered peace in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict?

• NATO

• European Union

• Collective Security Treaty Organization

• United Nations

What year did the Collective Security Treaty Organization come into effect?

• 2002

• 1992

• 2010

• 1995

Which country is the leader of the Collective Security Treaty Organization?

• India

• Russia

• United States

• China

Why is Armenia considering leaving the CSTO?

• To form a new alliance with China

• Because of dissatisfaction with Russia's support in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

• Due to economic reasons

• To join NATO

Which countries border the Caspian Sea?

• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

• China, Mongolia, North Korea, Japan, South Korea

• Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, France

• Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia

Which countries border the Black Sea?

• Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Chad, Niger

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia

• Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland

• Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania

Which sea is bordered by countries like Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey?

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Caspian Sea

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Cultural heritage of the Caucasus

• Tourism opportunities in the Black Sea region

• Economic policies of Central Asia

• Geopolitical and spatial aspects of Central Asia