| The Caucasus region, with its newly independent Soviet Union and its independence-seeking territories from the Russian Federation, is one of the most inert regions of the world. It consists of a complex mix of rival ethnic and religious ethnicities that has a long history of strained relations, enmity and competition for the acquisition of this region. There are also regional parties that surround the Caucasus, which have a history of mutual influence and influence, are also competing for their influence over the countries and peoples of the region. These are Russia, Turkey and Iran, as well as the West, which sometimes tries to penetrate directly, , To avoid provoking a Russian reaction. The importance of studying what is happening in this region stems from the importance of its position as a link between the continents of Asia and Europe, and the great economic wealth, especially oil and gas, as well as being a conduit for the wealth of the Caspian Sea large to the world. It is also a region close to the Arab Mashreq, many of whose people are linked by the link of religion, and their continued instability can lead to repercussions in neighboring countries such as Turkey and Iran, whose effects may extend to our Arab region, especially Iraq and Syria. Muslim issues in the Caucasus have broad popular sympathy in most Muslim countries. This study examines the Caucasus region through analysis, trying to clarify the causes of the crises that are inherent and most of which are still likely to explode, by linking the heritage of relations and how the region crystallized through its long history to the present ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. As well as the current political and administrative entities in the Caucasus and the factors that led to its formation as it is today. And the various crises witnessed by this region, and their interactions locally and regionally. The study will also shed light on the major powers that share influence in the region, the degree of convergence of their interests, the centers of influence of each of these forces, the extent to which each of them succeeds in extending their influence vis-a-vis other players, and their contribution to containing, fueling or contributing to crises that have Still raging to the present day |