Global Security Watch-Central Asia

by Reuel R. Hanks

Overview

This volume is the only current treatment of security issues in Central Asia for the nonspecialist, as well as specialists and policy-makers.

Global Security Watch—Central Asia is the first authoritative examination of the security issues affecting, and affected by, the region where Russia, South Asia, China, and the Middle East meet. The author provides a comprehensive account of the strategic importance and challenges facing Central Asia written for policymakers, students, researchers, and interested general readers alike.

Global Security Watch—Central Asia goes behind the scenes to explore both the internal factors and global influences affecting the stability of region and the nations that comprise it. Coverage includes the dynamics of each country's domestic politics, the allure of the region's natural resources, Central Asia's role in U.S./Russian relations, and the renewed focus on the region in the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313354229
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/21/2010
Series:	Global Security Watch
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Reuel R. Hanks is professor of geography at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Uzbekistan: A Bibliographic Guide and Central Asia: A Global Studies Handbook.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Abbreviations xi

Chapter 1 Historical and Contemporary Introduction to Military, Security, and Strategic Issues in Central Asia 1

Chapter 2 Emergent Central Asian States and Security Issues 21

Chapter 3 Islam, Terrorism, and Security in Central Asia 45

Chapter 4 Energy and Water in Central Asia: Resource Issues and Regional Stability 71

Chapter 5 Drugs, Migration, and Human Trafficking 97

Chapter 6 Relations with Russia, the United States, and China 117

Chapter 7 Conclusion: Quo Vadis, Central Asia? 139

Appendix A Biographies 145

Appendix B Chronology 157

Appendix C Documents 167

Appendix D Maps 195

Glossary 203

Selected Bibliography 207

Index 213

Editorial Reviews

This comprehensive overview of Central Asia by Hanks . . . is particularly welcome. . . . Recommended.” —Choice

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