... Coalition Forces from Afghanistan. It examines aspects of Russia’s participation in rendering assistance to the countries in the region.
The authors identify drivers of instability in Central Asia, review the involvement of the main players and donors in assisting development in the region, and evaluate Russia’s role and capacity in this field with due account of its national interests. The authors offer a number of recommendations on increasing the efficiency of Russian aid to Central Asian countries....
If Russia fails to streamline and increase its assistance to Central Asia within five years, transborder threats will inevitably increase, with Moscow losing its clout in the region, primarily to Beijing’s benefit.
On November 8, RIAC presented its
working paper “Development Assistance in Central Asia: Strategic Horizons of Russian Engagement”
prepared by the RIAC experts within the framework of the analysis of the situation in Central Asia after the likely withdrawal of coalition...
In case of destabilization in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of coalition troops in 2014, countries of Central Asia will be the first to feel the negative repercussions. Is there anything Russia can do to prevent disasters at its southern borders?
On November 8, 2013 the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) will be presenting its working paper “Development Assistance in Central Asia: Strategic Horizons of Russian Engagement”. The presentation will be followed by a discussion...
