Faultlines Conflict Central Asia & the South Caucasus: Implications for the U.S. Army - Softcover

In the region of Central Asia and South Caucasus, what is the potential for armed conflict, and how might such outbreaks escalate to a level that could involve U.S. forces? The authors evaluate the key political, economic, and societal faultlines underlying the likelihood of conflict in the region, assessing their implications for regional stability and for U.S. interests and potential involvement over the next 10 to 15 years.

Olga Oliker (Ph.D. candidate in Political Science, M.I.T.) is an associate political scientist at Rand. Her research focuses primarily on defense issues and the former Soviet Union. Thomas Szayna (Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles) is the Associate Director of the Strategy, Doctrine, and Resources Program at Rand's Arroyo Center. His research includes strategic planning, NATO, and military force structure.