Download or read book Central Asia and Its Asian Neighbors written by Rollie Lal and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2006-06-21 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China, Iran, Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan are critical players in the security and economic issues that will determine the future of Central Asia and affect U.S. interests in the region. By assessing the developing relations between Central Asia and its neighbors, it is evident that each country stands to benefit from stability and economic growth in Central Asia, but opinion toward U.S. presence and policy in the region could be a point of conflict.