Scenarios about 'caucasus region'

The Caucasus region is a geographically diverse area situated between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, encompassing modern Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and parts of southern Russia. This strategic crossroads has been contested by major empires throughout history including Persian, Ottoman, Russian, and Soviet powers, resulting in a complex mosaic of ethnic groups, languages, and religions. The region's mountainous terrain has historically both protected distinct cultural identities and contributed to ongoing territorial disputes that remain significant in alternate history scenarios exploring different power balances in Eurasia.