Ronald J Clark & William E. Rivera 
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia [PDF ebook] 
Politics, Profiles and United States‘ Interests

The United States recognized the independence of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia when the former Soviet Union broke up at the end of 1991. The United States has fostered these states‘ ties with the West in part to end their dependence on Russia for trade, security, and other relations. This book provides profiles of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia; examines political developments; and discusses the interests of the United States in these countries.