The Elusive Ownership of a Sea: A Case Study in International Ambiguity The Caspian Sea has been at the center of a contentious debate between its five bordering nations – Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.
For decades, this question has dominated discussions within Iran: what percentage of the Caspian belongs to the country?
However, as we examine the complexities of the region's history and current agreements, it becomes clear that ownership in this sense is an oxymoron.