This book is the first major, in-depth study of the military institutions in Central Asian states.

Positing an "insecurity dilemma" in which national security, defined as regime security by state authorities, becomes pitted against the incompatible demands of ethnic, social and religious forces, this book addresses the problems and ...

The story of Inflate, firm making inflated plastic products.

The book both provides an introduction to the region and presents advanced research on international pipeline projects, political risk and developments after September 11th.

Focusing on a range of regional contexts, the book explores what constitutes a weak or strong state. It will be essential reading for specialists in politics and international relations, whether students or academic researchers.

The societies of Central Asia are besieged from within and without.

This collection is a multidisciplinary examination of modern-day Kazakhstan.