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997353
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b751723
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Faultlines of conflict in Central Asia and the south Caucasus : : implications for the U.S. Army /\ edited by Olga Oliker, Thomas Szayna.
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| Publication Statement
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Santa Monica, CA :: RAND,, 2003.
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Online Rand research documents
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1 online resource (xxvii, 379 pages).
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0833048341
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: 1282451200
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: 9780833048349
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: 9781282451209
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0833032607
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1598751190
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9780833032607
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9781598751192
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-379).
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| Contents
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Introduction -- The political evolution of Central Asia and South Caucasus: Implications for regional security -- Some economic dimensions of security in Central Asia and South Caucasus -- Natural resources and potential conflict in the Caspian Sea region -- Potential for ethnic conflict in the Caspian Sea region -- Potential for ethnic conflict in the Caspian region -- Conflict in Central Asia and South Caucasus: implications of foreign interests and involvement -- Central Asia and South Caucasus as an area of operations: challenges and constraints -- Sources of conflict and paths to U.S. involvement.
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In this volume, the authors identify and evaluate key faultlines in Central Asia and the South Caucasus and how they affect the likelihood and possible evolution of armed conflict in these regions. The analysis examines the ways in which the emergence of conflict could draw the US into the strife.
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United States.-- Foreign service-- Asia, Central.
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United States.-- Foreign service-- Caucasus.
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United States.
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Asia, Central -- Strategic aspects.
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Caucasus -- Strategic aspects.
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Electronic books. -- local.
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National security -- Southeast Asia.
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United States -- Military policy.
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United States. -- Army -- Foreign service -- Asia, Central.
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United States. -- Army -- Foreign service -- Caucasus.
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Armed Forces-- Foreign service.
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Armies.
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HISTORY-- Military-- Other.
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Law, Politics Government.
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Military Naval Science.
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Military policy.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Political Freedom.
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Strategic aspects of individual places.
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TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING-- Military Science.
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Etnische conflicten.
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Internationale conflicten.
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Militaire politiek.
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Asia, Central, Strategic aspects.
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Caucasus, Strategic aspects.
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United States, Military policy.
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Caucasus.
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Central Asia.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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355/.033058
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| LC Classification
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UA832.2.F38 2003eb
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89.75bcl
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89.75.bcl
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Oliker, Olga.
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Szayna, Thomas S.,1960-
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Rand Corporation.
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