Participants march on the street during Alilo, a religious procession to celebrate Orthodox Christmas in Tbilisi, Georgia, January 7, 2018

Report

Religion, Conflict, and Stability in the Former Soviet Union

Religion is a visible force in the sociopolitical life of post-Soviet countries. Understanding how religion has contributed to peace or tensions in the region could inform policymakers and others working to bring stability to the former Soviet republics.

Jan 15, 2018

Commentary

Our Man in Kabul

Now that Karzai has been declared the election's winner, the breach with Abdullah—the man most responsible for his original rise to power—could have very dangerous consequences. The last thing Karzai, NATO, and the United States can afford is the emergence of a renewed northern alliance, writes James Dobbins.

Nov 4, 2009

Commentary

C. Asia's Great Game

Published commentary by RAND staff: C. Asia's Great Game, in United Press International.

Mar 5, 2007

Commentary

Central Asia's Other 'Turkmenbashis'

Published commentary by RAND staff: Central Asia's Other 'Turkmenbashis', in Project Syndicate--an association that distributes commentaries to 291 newspapers in 115 countries.

Jan 15, 2007

News Release

RAND Evaluates Efforts to Improve Effectiveness and Human Rights Performance of Internal Security Forces in 4 Nations

January 3, 2007 News Release: RAND Evaluates Efforts to Improve Effectiveness and Human Rights Performance of Internal Security Forces in 4 Nations.

Jan 3, 2007

Report

Economic Dimensions of Security in Central Asia

This report assesses the economic dimensions of security in post-Soviet Central Asia, and considers their implications for the role of the United States.

Dec 13, 2006

Report

Securing Tyrants or Fostering Reform? U.S. Internal Security Assistance to Repressive and Transitioning Regimes

Assesses the success of U.S. assistance in improving the effectiveness, accountability, and respect for human rights of internal security forces in repressive regimes.

Nov 7, 2006

Research Brief

Asian Countries Are Divided About U.S. Security Intentions in Central Asia

This research brief highlights the nature of Asian states' interests and influence in Central Asia, as well as their interpretations of U.S. intentions in the region, as a starting point for shaping future U.S. policy in Central Asia.

Jun 6, 2006

Commentary

Why America Shouldn't Sever Uzbekistan Ties

Published commentary by RAND staff: Why America Shouldn't Sever Uzbekistan Ties, appearing in Balitmore Sun.

Sep 6, 2005

Report

Russia and its Neighbors: Integration or Disintegration?

Dec 31, 2000

Report

Chinese Policy Toward Russia and the Central Asian Republics

This report examines the foundation of China's policies toward Russia and the five republics of Central Asia, identifies the combination of issues and environmental conditions likely to shape the policies' evolution, and assesses their potential impact on regional or global U.S. interests.

Jan 1, 1999

Report

Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones: The Crossing From Soviet Domination to Self Rule in the Republics of Central Asia

Scholars and practitioners from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and the United States gathered at Columbia University in December 1993 to compare notes on the dramatic events of the recent past in republics of Central Asia.

Dec 31, 1993

Report

Impressions and conversations in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, September 1988

This paper describes the author's experiences as a Study Leader for a Smithsonian group that traveled across Soviet Central Asia in September 1988. Speaking both Russian and Turkish, the author had many revealing conversations with people of both the...

Dec 31, 1989