Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus

This is the only book since the fall of the Soviet Union to analyze the security of the newly emerged independent states in the strategically vital region of Central Asia and the Caucasus.This insightful work maps out the possibilities and dangers that lie ahead for the nations of Central Asia and the Caucasus. The book analyzes the current security situation and clarifies its historical context, identifying the factors that have shaped the security of these young nations since their independence. It also examines the parameters-political, economic, ethnic, energy, and military-that will decide the security of the region in the future.The book''s author tells the whole story behind the headlines when he discusses, for example, the real reason for the "wine war" of 2006, when Russia banned imports of Georgian wine for "health reasons," or when explaining the impact of the expanding American presence-both political and military-after September 11. flict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus is a primer for those who want to know more about this strategic region and essential reading for all students of world affairs.>

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Hooman Peimani, Peimani Hooman
• Editore: Abc Clio Press
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 08.07.2009
• Categoria: Saggistica > Enciclopedie, opere di consultazione > Enciclopedie, lessici; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche comparate e internazionali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni
• EAN: 9781598840544
• ISBN: 978-1-59884-054-4
• Numero di pagine: 400
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 7 a 17 anni
• Categorie: Osteuropa, UdSSR, Sowjetunion, Zentralasien, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, HISTORY / Asia / Central Asia, Collective Security Treaty Organization, Georgian-Russian War of August 2008, Ongoing War in Afghanistan and Its Impact on Regional Security, Andijon Armed Riot, NATO's Partnership for Peace Program and Central Asia and the Caucasus, Closure of the American bases in Central Asia, Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, Islamic Fundamentalist Groups in Central Asia, Colored Revolutions in Georgia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan, Russia's Recognition of Independence of Georgia's Breakaway Republics, Growing Authoritarianism in Central Asia and the Caucasus, Eastward Expansion of NATO and the Iranian and Russian Reactions, Civil War in Azerbaijan, Civil War in Tajikistan, Regional Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Conflicts over the Legal Regime of the Caspian Sea among Its Littoral States, Russian Military Bases in Georgia, Azeri-Armenian Conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Growing American Military Presence in Central Asia and the Caucasus, Deteriorating Georgian-Russian Relations, Russian Military Bases in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan