For centuries the Caspian region has been a vital hub for economic and culture exchange.

Today, it retains that role and serves as a key corridor for connecting Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

In our first Caspian Conversation, we explore the significance of the Caspian region in U.S. foreign policy, as well as its past and future role as a nexus for global connectivity. In the below video, Caspian Policy Center’s Efgan Nifti, Ambassador (ret.) Robert Cekuta, and Ambassador (ret.) Richard Hoagland, provide an overview of what elements define the Caspian region.