Central Asia faces a myriad of questions and unsavory scenarios as the end of this year and the withdrawal of the bulk of foreign forces from Afghanistan approach. Recent violence along the Turkmen-Afghan border reminds the Central Asian governments that the clock is ticking. Faced with a security threat that could destabilize the whole region, what will the Central Asian governments do?
On June 12, RFE/RL's Turkmen Service, Radio Azatlyk convened an experts' roundtable to discuss the options available to Central Asia's leaders. Particfipants in the discussion included:
- Luca Anceschi (Glasgow University)
- Bruce Pannier (RFE/RL)
- Ryskeldi Satke (Bishkek-based independent security affairs analyst)
The roundtable was moderated by Turkmen Service Director Muhammad Tahir.
Read Bruce Pannier's overview of the conversation
Listen to the discussion:
