The Central Asian Economies Since Independence

Focusing on the significant economic transformations in Central Asia since the Soviet Union's collapse, this analysis delves into the economies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It examines how recent geopolitical events, including the 9/11 attacks and the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, have heightened the region's strategic importance. The author evaluates each country's economic outlook and explores the potential for these conditions to lead to substantial political shifts.