[quote=@Durandal]
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A naval presence in the Black and Caspian Seas could also work for deterrence
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I have offered to Milkman to use my Black Sea fleet for that purpose if he lets me through the Strait of Gallipoli and the Suez. And I offered to you that we coordinate our fleets for defense.

I don't think anyone has ever actually had a navy in the Caspian. It's just too small.