| Global Security Watch--Central Asia Contributor(s): Hanks, Reuel R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313354227 ISBN-13: 9780313354229 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $60.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
| Dewey: 355.033 |
| LCCN: 2010030671 |
| Series: Global Security Watch |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.64" W x 9.53" (1.14 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Global Security Watch--Central Asia is the first authoritative examination of the security issues affecting, and affected by, the region where Russia, South Asia, China, and the Middle East meet. The author provides a comprehensive account of the strategic importance and challenges facing Central Asia written for policymakers, students, researchers, and interested general readers alike. Global Security Watch--Central Asia goes behind the scenes to explore both the internal factors and global influences affecting the stability of region and the nations that comprise it. Coverage includes the dynamics of each country's domestic politics, the allure of the region's natural resources, Central Asia's role in U.S./Russian relations, and the renewed focus on the region in the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001. |