Faultlines of Conflict in Central Asia and the South Caucasus Implications for the U.S. Army

• Main Author: Oliker, Olga (auth)
• Other Authors: Szayna, Thomas S. (auth), Pace, Scott (auth), Wilson, Peter A. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2003
• Subjects: Political control & freedoms; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

In the region of Central Asia and South Caucasus, what is the potential for armed conflict, and how might such outbreaks escalate to a level that could involve U.S. forces? The authors evaluate the key political, economic, and societal faultlines underlying the likelihood of conflict in the region,...