Question 1

What language groups are represented by the regions nations? Why is it important to understand a language mosaic of the Central Asia for the U.S. foreign policy and operations related to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran?

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Question 2

What was the importance of the 19th century colonization of the Central Asia and Caucasus for Russia?

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Question 3

What was the essence of the Soviet policy of Russification in Central Asia and the Southern Near Abroad countries?

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Question 4

What was the impact of the Soviet era on religious practices in Central Asia?

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Question 5

What are the reasons for the "authoritarian transformation" of the political regimes in the region?

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Question 6

What was the goal of the Soviet policy regarding the role of women in society in Central Asia, and in what way has it been affected since the disintegration of the former USSR?

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Question 7

What were the consequences of the Russia-Georgia 7-day war?

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Question 8

How have the changes in political environment of Kyrgyzstan contributed to the foreign investment activities in the country?

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Question 9

What goals are being pursued by China in Kyrgyzstan? By Russia in Kyrgyzstan?

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Question 10

What factors contributed to the environmental disasters of the Central Asian region?

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Question 11

As a newly elected assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the International Youth Organization you were given an assignment to prepare a short speech for the opening ceremony of the International Conference in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, "Youth for Peace." The issue that you need to address in a concise and substantive manner is:" Why Central Asia and near Abroad Occupies an Increasingly Important position in World Affairs". Please, be as specific as possible. Demonstrate the depth of knowledge of the issue of the new generations of leaders in United States.

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Question 12

You are taking part in a contest to win a full scholarship for a study abroad class in Political Science in Baku, Azerbaijan. One of the requirements of the selection process is to demonstrate your awareness of the most critical issues for the region.You have selected the subject: "What are the political and economic implications of the "gas war" for the stability in Central Asia? For European Union countries?" Please elaborate and give examples.

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Question 13

Were there any positive aspects of the impact of the Sovietization process in the Central Asian region? Do you think soviet Union have been engaged in "nation building" in Central Asia? Explain your answer. Please, elaborate.

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Question 14

The "ghost of revolution" is rambling throughout the vast fields of Central Asia and the Southern Near Abroad. Georgia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan are just the beginning of the march of democratic forces in the area that Russia once considered to be its political playground. Even though the Russia-controlled environment rarely yields surprises, the contested elections in Armenia in February 2008 held a number of the surprises. If you were to advise a group of exchange students heading for a full year studies in the region, how would you explain these colorfully named revolutions? What kind of objective conditions has local environment generated and what kind of signs should the students be aware to detect the growth and eruption of the protest movements?

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Question 15

Why can Afghanistan be called an artificial country? What are its crucial social, economic, and political problems at the present time? If you were a member of the advisory board to the world decision makers what short (5 years) and long term (10-20 years) plan would you suggest for winning the war in Afghanistan and winning Afghanistan? Do you think there are lessons to learn from the Soviet experience in Central Asia? Please elaborate.

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Question 16

You just came back from a conference in Washington DC on the issue: "Causes and consequences of increased drug trafficking in Central Asian countries." Please share with your classmates all the aspects of the discussions on the subject and your opinion on what needs to be done to combat the problem.

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Quiz 9: Central Asia and the Southern Near Abroad