Energy, Economics, and Security in Central Asia: Russia and Its Rivals

Authors

Stephen J. Blank Dr., American Foreign Policy CouncilFollow

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Description

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the creation of five new states in Central Asia. These states: Kazkahstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan, have become both the object of international rivalries in Central Asia and the sources of new political forces as they act to enlarge their independence in world politics. This monograph attempts to trace the importance of the new forces unleashed by the advent of these states by focusing on the struggle around energy and security issues involving them. These issues will have significant impact upon the security of the Middle East; the Commonwealth of Independent States, especially Russia; South Asia; and even China. Already the impact of these new states is making itself felt in international politics in these regions.

ISBN

1432

Publication Date

3-1-1995

Keywords

Russia; Energy; Economy; Central Asia; Security

Recommended Citation

Stephen J. Blank Dr., Energy, Economics, and Security in Central Asia: Russia and Its Rivals ( US Army War College Press, 1995),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/monographs/886