Central Asia and its Asian neighbors : security and commerce at the crossroads / Rollie Lal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lal, Rollie.

Contributor:

Project Air Force (U.S.)

Series:

Rand publications series ; MG-440-AF.

Rand publications series ; MG-440-AF

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Relations.

Asia, Central--Relations--Asia.

Asia, Central.

Asia--Relations--Asia, Central.

Asia.

Asian cooperation.

Asia--Relations--United States.

United States.

United States--Relations--Asia.

Central Asia.

Physical Description:

xvii, 44 pages : map ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corp., 2006.

Summary:

The Asian states neighboring Central Asia have historic links and strong interests in the region. China, Iran, Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan are critical players in the security and economic issues that will determine the future of Central Asia and affect U.S. interests in the region. Although these Asian states do not agree on how to secure Afghanistan against threats, there is unanimous agreement that a stable Afghanistan is critical to their own security interests. By assessing the developing relations between Central Asia and its Asian neighbors, it is evident that each country stands to benefit from stability and economic growth in Central Asia, but opinion toward U.S. presence and policy in the region could be a point of conflict. The purpose of this monograph is to provide an assessment of the nature of Asian states' interest and influence in Central Asia in order to determine the development of these relationships and how they will shape strategic dynamics of Asia in the coming years.

This product is part of the RAND Corporation monograph series. RAND monographs present major research findings that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors. All RAND monographs undergo rigorous peer review to ensure high standards for research quality and objectivity.

Contents:

Chapter 2 China 3

China's Uighur Minority 4

Regional Cooperation 6

The U.S. Role 9

Chapter 3 Iran 11

Regional Cooperation 13

The U.S. Role 16

Chapter 4 Afghanistan 19

The US. Role 22

Chapter 5 Pakistan 23

The U.S. Role 27

Chapter 6 India 29

Regional Cooperation 30

The U.S. Role 34

Chapter 7 Conclusions: Implications for U.S. Interests 35.

Notes:

"Project Air Force."

"MG-440-AF"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-44).

ISBN:

0833038788

9780833038784

OCLC:

62281500