Faultlines of conflict in Central Asia and the south Caucasus implications for the U.S. Army

In this volume, the authors identify and evaluate key faultlines in Central Asia and the South Caucasus and how they affect the likelihood and possible evolution of armed conflict in these regions. The analysis examines the ways in which the emergence of conflict could draw the US into the strife

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Oliker, Olga
Other Authors: Szayna, Thomas S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA RAND 2003, 2003
Series:Online Rand research documents
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The political evolution of Central Asia and South Caucasus: Implications for regional security
  • Some economic dimensions of security in Central Asia and South Caucasus
  • Natural resources and potential conflict in the Caspian Sea region
  • Potential for ethnic conflict in the Caspian Sea region
  • Potential for ethnic conflict in the Caspian region
  • Conflict in Central Asia and South Caucasus: implications of foreign interests and involvement
  • Central Asia and South Caucasus as an area of operations: challenges and constraints
  • Sources of conflict and paths to U.S. involvement
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-379)