Description
About the Author
Daniel L. Burghart is professor of national security and Eurasian studies at the National Intelligence University.
Theresa Sabonis-Helf is professor of national security strategy at the National War College.
Reviews
This important volume provides a comprehensive overview of political, economic, and social developments in post-Soviet Central Asia. It will be of remarkable assistance to policymakers and scholars who seek to keep up with the dynamic situation in the region. Quite remarkably, the chapters are firmly grounded in history and theory, so they will not lose currency in the years to come.
* The Russian Review *This is a comprehensive, expertly written and well-documented book on the complex and multifaceted policies of Central Asia. Twenty-one scholars-the best in the field-provide a fascinating account of the rivalries and tensions, the friendships and enmities, the areas of cooperation and the potential for conflict among this group of countries. Both academic and lay readers will find the volume accessible and informative. -- Gawdat Bahgat, National Defense University
This book is an excellent introduction to an historic and increasingly strategic region of the world to which the United States should pay greater attention. The essays cover all the key issues: geopolitics, international relations, security, economic development, social and cultural challenges, and natural resources, especially the vast hydrocarbon deposits of the Caspian basin. From my own twenty years of experience representing the United States in Central Asia, I can tell you that this book gets it right. -- Richard E. Hoagland
Book Information
ISBN 9781498572682
Author Daniel L. Burghart
Format Paperback
Page Count 554
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 807g
Dimensions(mm) 222mm * 150mm * 40mm