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9 Jun 2016
This paper examines Russia’s recent attempts to expand and solidify its influence in the Central Asian and Caucasus regions. To facilitate this aim, Moscow is trying to 1) play a leading role in anti-terrorist operations in these areas; 2) take advantage of the US’ planned withdrawal from Afghanistan in January 2017; 3) cement its influence in key states such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan; and 4) intensify its bilateral cooperation with Iran, particularly around the Caspian Sea.
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Author | Franklin Holcomb |
Series | ISW Backgrounders and Reports |
Publisher | Institute for the Study of War (ISW) |
Copyright | © 2016 Institute for the Study of War (ISW) |