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Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests (open access)

Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the United States recognized the independence of all the former Central Asian republics, supported their admission into Western organizations, and elicited Turkish support to counter Iranian influence in the region. The Administration's diverse goals in Central Asia reflect the different characteristics of these states. U.S. interests in Kazakhstan include securing and eliminating Soviet-era nuclear and biological weapons materials and facilities. In Tajikistan, U.S. aid focuses on economic reconstruction. U.S. energy firms have invested in oil and natural gas development in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. This report outlines the above, as well as several ongoing debates regarding general relations between the U.S. and Central Asia.
Date: November 22, 2010
Creator: Nichol, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library
Kazakhstan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests (open access)

Kazakhstan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests

This report discusses the current political conditions of Kazahkstan, as well as U.S. policy interests regarding Kazahkstan.
Date: October 5, 2010
Creator: Nichol, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library