Faultlines of conflict in Central Asia and the south Caucasus :
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[Book]
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implications for the U.S. Army /
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Olga Oliker, Thomas Szayna.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
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Santa Monica, CA :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
RAND,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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1 online resource (xxvii, 379 pages).
SERIES
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Online Rand research documents
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-379).
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.
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JSTOR
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22573/cttq2v8
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Title
Faultlines of conflict in Central Asia and the south Caucasus.
International Standard Book Number
9780833032607
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
United States.-- Foreign service-- Asia, Central.
United States.-- Foreign service-- Caucasus.
United States.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Asia, Central -- Strategic aspects.
Caucasus -- Strategic aspects.
Electronic books. -- local.
National security -- Southeast Asia.
United States -- Military policy.
United States. -- Army -- Foreign service -- Asia, Central.
United States. -- Army -- Foreign service -- Caucasus.