| ID | 130840 |
| Title Proper | Factor 2014 |
| Other Title Information | a challenge for central Asia and Russia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Malysheva, D |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article examines the impact of the withdrawal of most U.S. and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) armed forces from Afghanistan in 2014 on foreign relations in Central Asia. The possibility that the withdrawl will lead to a return to power of the Taliban movement and impact of that outcome on internal security in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are examined. Russia's foreign relations with Central Asia are discussed in relationship to possible instability in Afghanistan. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol.60, No.2; April 2014: p.45-58 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol.60, No.2; April 2014: p.45-58 |
| Key Words | Central Asia ; Russia ; Afghanistan ; Militancy ; Taliban ; NATO ; ISAF ; United States - US ; Terrorism ; Counterinsurgencies ; CASTO ; SCO ; United Kingdom - UK ; European Union - EU ; Military Operations ; Al-Qaida ; International Security ; International Threat ; United Nations - UN |