The main directions of NATO interaction with the states of Central Asia in the XXI century

Abstract

The article examines NATO’s interaction with Central Asian states in bilateral and multilateral formats over the past 20 years. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the Afghan factor in the relations of the parties. The author concludes that for several decades NATO has purposely tried to strengthen its geopolitical position in Central Asia in order to reduce Russia’s influence on regional security processes. 

Keywords

• nato
• central asia
• “partnership for peace” programme
• post-soviet space
• euro-atlantic security
• russia
• afghanistan