The environment, security and regional cooperation in Central Asia
Douglas L. TookeyDeputy Legislative Counsel, Environment and Natural Resources Portfolio, Office of the Legislative Counsel, Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court Street NE, S-101, Salem, OR 97301, USA
2007en
ABI
Abstract
Environmental challenges, resulting from either a scarcity of natural resources or environmental degradation, may contribute to security risks in Central Asia. An encouraging sign is the recent attention of the governments of Central Asia, civil society groups and international organizations to these environmental security issues. Their efforts indicate that by working together to prevent conflicts caused by environmental problems, cooperation among the countries of Central Asia may expand. Both short and long-term obstacles must be overcome if these groups are to ensure that environmental stresses do not lead to security concerns.
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