Peace Strategies in Central Asia English 2009

The present study offers an assessment of security concerns and sources of unrest and possible threats to the peace following the Soviet collapse in 1991. It deals with the transition period of the five Central Asian States from a Communist system to a democratic one. Economic difficulties, border issues, and global competition pose risks to regional security. Other volatile and widespread elements that manifest in ethno-national and ethno-territorial conflicts, poverty, unemployment, arms smuggling, and drug-trafficking have also been dealt with. The book focuses on the growing influence of USA, Russia, China, Iran and Turkey in the Central Asian states. The book would be of great interest to scholars, policy makers and academics involved in the research on the Central Asian studies. About The Author: Tabasum Firdous, born in Srinagar, did her M.A in Political Science and M.Phil as well as Ph.D (International Relations) from the Centre of Central Asian Studies, Kashmir University. Appointed as lecturer in 1993, she continues her academic pursuits till date. Besides participating in a number of national and international seminars, she has to her credit a book entitled Central Asia: Security and Strategic Imperatives and over twenty research papers published in various journals of repute. She was awarded Dr. D.C. Pavate Fellowship in Cambridge in 2004, and has also visited Uzbekistan in connection with her field study. Table of Contents Introduction Central Asian Republics on the Eve of USSR's Disintegration Transition from Communist to Democratic System Threats to Peace Conclusions