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The limits of neorealism: understanding security in Central Asia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 1999

RAJAN MENON  and
HENDRIK SPRUYT
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Abstract

This paper specifies the conditions for conflict in Central Asia. Given Russian preponderance this should be an easy case for neorealism. But we demonstrate that the consequences of Russia's superior power will depend on the nature of its regime and domestic stability in Central Asia. The type of nationalism, the robustness of political institutions, and the success or failure of economic reform will be critical conditions for Central Asian stability. The paper also evaluates the prospects for conflict resolution and prevention.

Type
Research Article
Information
Review of International Studies , Volume 25 , Issue 1 , January 1999 , pp. 87 - 105
Copyright
© 1999 British International Studies Association

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