Caucasus and Central Asia

"When sovereign states finally emerged from the Soviet Union, they were undemocratic and poor and isolated from the rest of the world. Just think: That was little more than a decade ago. Today in Kazakhstan -- in much of this region, committed leaders and courageous citizens are charting a course for a more hopeful future here in Central Asia. ... To be sure, the road to reform extends before us many decades into the future. And the old demons of extremism and authoritarianism are still very menacing in this region. So today, in Astana, I want to speak to the people of Central Asia: The United States believes that liberty, and dignity, and justice are within reach of everyone in this region. And we are fully committed to partnership in helping you to realize this vision." -- Secretary Rice's remarks at Eurasian National University in Astana, Kazakhstan, October 13, 2005.

Armenia	Kazakhstan	Turkmenistan
Azerbaijan	Kyrgyz Republic	Uzbekistan
Georgia	Tajikistan