American engagement with the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia needs to be clear and predictable. The United States has the potential to play an important stabilizing role in the region, but as long as uncertainty surrounds its commitment, America's role may instead be destabilizing if other powers try to test its determination to remain engaged.
Keywords:
Azerbaijan,
Causasus,
Central,
Asia,
Georgia,
Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan,
Russia,
September,
United States
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