Introduction

The differing positions of the Caspian countries towards the status of the Caspian Sea is reflected not only in the political statements of the officials, but also in the scientific publications of scholars, who in the long run uphold the interests of their own country by substantiating one of various claims establishing legal solutions to the problem. The normal practice is to use legal arguments of questionable validity in discussions, or to suppress those capable of undermining the position supported by certain authors. However, the international legal community of every state bears ...