The law and politics of the Caspian Sea: with special reference to Iran

Historical background and geographic characteristics of the Caspian Sea

The legal status of the Caspian Sea before the collapse of the USSR

The legal status of similar lakes

The legal regime of the Caspian Sea following the collapse of the USSR, emergence of the newly independent countries, and the position of the Russian Federation

Position of Iran

Position of Azerbaijan

Turkmenistan's position

Position of Kazakhstan

U.S. views

The later positions of the regional states

Conclusion.