New Threats and Opportunities for the Implementation of National Development Plans in Central Asia
The roles of China and Russia in border security in Central Asia should become stronger to prevent the spread of Islamism and terrorism from Afghanistan, believes Anatol Lieven, Senior Research Fellow on Russia and Europe, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a participant in the Valdai Club’s Central Asian Conference. In an interview with valdaiclub.com he also shared his views on China’s growing influence in the region and the possibility of its cooperation with Tehran.
The roles of China and Russia in border security in Central Asia should become stronger to prevent the spread of Islamism and terrorism from Afghanistan, believes Anatol Lieven, Senior Research Fellow on Russia and Europe, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a participant in the Valdai Club’s Central Asian Conference. In an interview with valdaiclub.com he also shared his views on China’s growing influence in the region and the possibility of its cooperation with Tehran.