| ID | 142091 |
| Title Proper | Central Asia and post-2014 Afghanistan |
| Other Title Information | a new turn in Russia’s military policy in Central Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kim, Younkyoo |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | As the NATO withdrawal proceeds in Afghanistan, both the Alliance and key members will encourage Central Asian states to assume more responsibility for providing their own security. But such a task is enormous for most Central Asian governments. Thus, they fear that they might be abandoned to Moscow, if not Beijing, or left on their own to face what they believe to be a mounting terrorist threat. This article examines the already visible military and strategic rivalry between Moscow and Washington for hegemony in Central Asia—mainly through support for weapon transfers, basing rights, and regional integration mechanisms in the security field. |
| `In' analytical Note | Korean Journal of Defence Analysis Vol. 27, No.4; Dec 2015: p.523-538 |
| Journal Source | Korean Journal of Defence Analysis Vol: 27 No 4 |
| Key Words | Afghanistan ; Central Asia ; Silk Road ; CSTO ; Russian Military Policy |