Central Asia: A New Great Game?

Abstract

The author examines struggle for influence in the region by Russia, Iran, Pakistan, India, and China. Serious political, economic, ethnic, religious, and social challenges confront the region, which seem to present opportunities for these states; but, the risks that increased instability would ricochet back on them are too great. Thus in its own way, each has promoted regional stability while seeking to expand its influence through economic means. Since the United States has no vital interests in the area, Washington's primary focus will be to prevent existing problems from escalating into crises that might engage Central Asia's more powerful neighbors. The author concludes with policy recommendations toward that end.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 17, 1996
Accession Number
ADA313849

Entities

People

  • Dianne L. Smith

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Central Asia
  • Cis
  • Economic Systems
  • Environmental Protection
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Investments
  • Market Economy
  • Military Organizations
  • Minority Groups
  • National Security
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.