Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus, Hardcover by Peimani,...

Description: Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus, Hardcover by Peimani, Hooman, ISBN 1598840541, ISBN-13 9781598840544, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This is the only book since the fall of the Soviet Union to analyze the security of the newly emerged independent states in the strategically vital region of Central Asia and the Caucasus.This insightful work maps out the possibilities and dangers that lie ahead for the nations of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Th analyzes the current security situation and clarifies its historical context, identifying the factors that have shaped the security of these young nations since their independence. It also examines the parameters—political, economic, ethnic, energy, and military—that will decide the security of the region in the future. Th's author tells the whole story behind the headlines when he discusses, for example, the real reason for the "wine war" of 2006, when Russia banned imports of Georgian wine for "health reasons," or when explaining the impact of the expanding American presence—both political and military—after September 11. Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus is a primer for those who want to know more about this strategic region and essential reading for all students of world affairs. Nearly 20 essays on vital topics such as the Islamic movement in Uzbekistan and NATO's Partnership for Peace program Separate chronologies for Central Asia and the Caucasus Current maps of this turbulent, fast-changing region A four-part, comprehensive bibliography organized by region

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Book Title: Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Number of Pages: 400 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC

Item Height: 0.9 in

Publication Year: 2009

Subject: Asia / Central Asia, Russia & the Former Soviet Union, Sociology / General, International Relations / General, Security (National & International), World / Asian

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 32.1 Oz

Subject Area: Political Science, Social Science, History

Author: Hooman Peimani

Item Length: 10 in

Item Width: 7 in

Format: Hardcover