Author： Akerman Ella
Publisher： Routledge Ltd
ISSN： 1475-3553
Source： The Review of International Affairs, Vol.2, Iss.4, 2003-01, pp. : 19-31
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Abstract
This article argues that Russian attitudes and policy in Central Asia have been shaped by a set of factors that have developed as a result of the Tsarist and Soviet legacies, and can be traced back to the early relations between Russian and the region. It further analyzes Russia's policy toward Central Asia over the past decade by examining the key emotional, political and economic factors - and the way they have produced policy changes. The article concludes by suggesting that Central Asia remains a region of particular importance for Russia, and that, despite changes in the geopolitical environment since September 11, this country is likely to remain a major actor in the regional arena.
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