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1. The United States and Central Asia: Imperial Overreach?

Author

Miglietta, John

Subjects
*TERRORISM & globalization, *NATURAL resources, *IMPERIALISM, *RUSSIAN Revolution, 1917-1921
Abstract

This paper focuses on the relationship between the United States and the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. This paper examines the growth of American economic, political, and strategic influence in the region. Economically this region is important because of its natural resources. Political and strategically it is important in American counter terrorism policy as well as supporting the military effort in Afghanistan. It also remains a dynamic of American-Russian relations as Moscow attempts to maintain and reassert its influence in the region. The thesis of this work is that increased American involvement in the region weakens these states and draws the US into supporting dictatorial regimes. In addition this could cause the US being drawn into conflicts in Central Asia further extending its military, economic, and political resources. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010

2. Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests.

Author

Nichol, Jim

Subjects
COMMUNITY development, ENERGY development, DEMOCRATIZATION, HUMAN rights
Abstract

The article focuses on the implication of regional developments in Central Asia for U.S. interests. Topics discussed include U.S. recognition of independence of Central Asian countries following the Soviet Union collapse in 1991, the effort of the U.S. in bolstering security in Asia to combat proliferation, terrorism, and arms trafficking, and U.S. Initiative to promote energy development, democratization, and human rights in Asia.

Published
2008