Central Asia's Security : Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests.

Discusses the internal and external security concerns of the five Central Asian states of the former Soviet Union, including concerns about crime and corruption, Islamic extremism, terrorism, ethnic and civil conflict, border tensions, water, energy, and transport disputes, proliferation of weapons...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2007.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Discusses the internal and external security concerns of the five Central Asian states of the former Soviet Union, including concerns about crime and corruption, Islamic extremism, terrorism, ethnic and civil conflict, border tensions, water, energy, and transport disputes, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and illegal narcotics. Analyzes efforts by the states to bolster their security forces and regional cooperation, addresses U.S. interests in and policy toward the region, and reviews security assistance activity.
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