The Russian Foreign Policy in Central Asia and Russian Realism

Spite of collapse of the USSR and separation of the Caucasus and Central Asia, The fundamental and strategic importance of Central Asia and the Caucasus were maintained for Moscow and the Russians are indebted to a historical and strategic thinking in this region followed the method of the ancients. A political development after the collapse shows that in priorities of politicians in Moscow the view is created fundamental changes in central Asia and Caucasus. We may search for belief that some of the elite Russian Who believe that Russia's presence and influence In Central Asia and the Caucasus is supplier of Russian interests. Many changes in increased attention and Russia's role influenced In Central Asia and the Caucasus, Such as, America's war in Iraq and Afghanistan, NATO's efforts to expand its influence in Central Asia and Caucasus, increase price of energy and superior maneuverability Russia in Georgia war. The last decade witnessed a significant Increase In security sensitive and an expansion of Russia's relations with Central Asia and the Caucasus.