Security and stability in Central Asia

The historical heart of trade between East and West, Central Asia is once again emerging as the crossroad of Eurasia. Today, Central Asia stands at the nexus of cultural, religious, economic and political philosophies. Everything to everyone, Central Asian nations find themselves at the forefront of the world's most pressing issues. From secularism and fundamentalism, pipelines and energy access, democracy and terrorism, powers from around the globe are courting the region. This conference seeks to understand the complexities and nuances of this vital region addressing both questions of internal stability and development and perspectives from external competitors.