The Central Asian Republics After September 11, 2001: How Should The U.S. Alter Its Engagement Strategy?

Abstract

This document discusses changes needed in US strategy for the Central Asian Republics. It uses events of September 11th as the turning point in US efforts. It describes the previous strategy used in the area and some of the foundations upon which it was built. Using articles and transcripts of congressional testimony, the paper further defines the changes that resulted within both the US and the Central Asian region that facilitate a revision in strategy. Any new strategy will need to treat each country separately, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are all at a different point in their evolution. They have different problems and use different resources to deal with these challenges. The final portion of the document describes an engagement strategy for the region based on two possible outcomes in Afghanistan. If Al Qaeda and Taliban leadership are not captured, security operations should continue to be the focus. If the immediate threat of terrorism is neutralized, military operations should involve stability, nation-building and humanitarian efforts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA420709

Entities

People

  • Anthony C. Budzik

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Antiterrorism
  • Central Asia
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Public Policy
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges

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  • Business Analytics
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.