Commonwealth Defense Arrangements and International Security
Abstract
This paper is the first in a series jointly sponsored by the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) and Russia's Institute for USA and Canada (ISKAN). The fact that such an association exists at this level between American and Russian institutions demonstrates the degree to which relations between our countries have changed. Cooperation now occurs at all levels of our societies and governments. The purpose of this joint effort is to ensure that this interaction is preserved and increased. Education is the best way to accomplish this goal. These papers, therefore, are designed not only to inform an interested American community about events in the former USSR, but also to educate Russians about how reform is progressing in their new state. CNA is interested in providing Russia's government and military experts with a forum for expressing their views about the policies of the Russian Federation. This particular paper, by Sergei Rogov and his staff at ISKAN, provides an extensive overview of the complex relations within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Rogov focuses specifically on military issues and the emergence of republican Armed Forces. The CIS arrangement is clearly not suitable for encouraging political cooperation; Rogov et al. suggest that it cannot even forge a military union. Yet, a new security structure has clearly emerged following the May summit in Tashkent. This paper discusses the implications of the Tashkent agreement as well as predicts a framework for Russia's future security relations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA593361
Entities
People
- Andrei Kurasov
- Boris Zhelezov
- Dmitriy Evstafiev
- Irina Modnikova
- Sergei Oznobistchev
- Sergei Rogov
- Valeriy Mazing
- Yuiri Ivanov
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses