Lands of discord: central Asia and the Caspian between Russia, China and the West

This book analyses the role of Central Asia and the Caspian in the Eurasian economic and strategic landscapes and developments in these regions; examines Russias interests and strategies regarding these regions; and assesses Russias relationship with the West and China in the central zone of Eurasia. INDICE: Introduction. Part I: Central Asia and the Caspian Region in the Emerging Security Environment. Central Asia and the Caspian in the Eurasian Strategic Landscape. Central Asia and the Caspian: Is Disorder Imminent?. 1.3 "The Great Narcotics Highway". Part II: Russia's Strategy Towards Central Asia and the Caspian Region. 2.1 Russia's Strategy in the Caspian and Central Asia: Conceptual Frameworks. 2.2 Russia's Policy in Central Asia and the Caspian: Interests, Stages, and Strategies. 2.3 Tools and Levers of Russia's Policy in Central Asia and the Caspian. Part III: Russia's Relationship with the West and China in Central Asia and the Caspian. Russia and the West in Central Asia and the Caspian. Russia and China in Central Asia and the Caspian. Conclusion: Mapping the Regional Future

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-6319-4
• Editorial: Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 128
• Fecha Publicación: 13/11/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés