这是一本信息丰富、可读性强的小册子,它填补了当前俄罗斯与中亚国家关系文献的空白。作者琼森(L.Jonson)指出,中亚各国目前正面对着一个地区和国际两方面的新的世界关系网。从地区角度来看,中亚各国正在加快彼此之间的合作进程,不仅组成了内部集团,同时也作为独联体的一种选择。这就给该地区国家面对其他国家提供了日益强大的讨价还价的能力。与此同时,随着中亚国家通过引进外资、贸易多样化、扩建铁路和公路及加入更广泛的 This is an informative and readable booklet that has filled in the gaps in the current literature on relations between Russia and Central Asian countries. The author, J. Joneson, points out that Central Asian countries are now facing a new network of world relations, both regional and international. From a regional perspective, Central Asian countries are accelerating the process of cooperation among themselves, not only forming internal groups but also as an option for the Commonwealth of Independent States. This has given the countries of the region the power to bargain increasingly against other countries. In the meantime, as Central Asian countries expanded their access to foreign investment, diversification of trade, expansion of railways and highways and access to a wider