| ID | 138739 |
| Title Proper | Russia’s 21st century interests in Afghanistan |
| Other Title Information | resetting the bear trap |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Stoner , Kathryn |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Russian government under Vladimir Putin has long-term geostrategic interests in Afghanistan: stability, economic development, and curbing narcotics flowing into Central Asia and thence to Russia. Moscow is in the difficult position of not wanting American forces to stay in Afghanistan but also not wanting the drawdown of forces to leave behind chaos. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 55, No.2; Mar/Apr 2015: p.398-419 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 55 No 2 |
| Key Words | Security ; Development ; Political Stability ; Afghanistan ; Central Asia ; China ; Russia ; Russian Security |