Author(s): Claudia-Iohana VOICU, Mihail PӐDURARU
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: December 31, 2017
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Issue/ Volume: 17-18/2017
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to articulate the key role that small states play in the
contemporary security architecture and how their strategies adapt to the dynamics of
the geopolitical landscape. Using this analysis on Central Asia’s New Great Game players
as a frame of reference, we can further assess how leveraging its position between two
spheres of influence can impact the development of a small nation’s security.
As such, in the elaboration of this paper we studied the defence measures
adopted by Central Asian states, with an emphasis on Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and
Tajikistan, with the support of either the Russian Federation or P.R. China and focused
on their implications on a regional power game scale.
Keywords: uncertainty, leverage, hedging, power games, New Great Game
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