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Which of the following best describes the function of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)?
Which of the following best describes the function of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)?
- To establish a common market and currency union for its member states.
- To promote economic cooperation among former Soviet states.
- To ensure mutual defense and regional security among its members. (correct)
- To resolve internal political tensions and conflicts within its member states.
What is the primary challenge currently facing the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
What is the primary challenge currently facing the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
- Lack of participation from key member states.
- Insufficient economic cooperation among members.
- Internal political tensions and conflicts. (correct)
- Competition from NATO in military affairs.
Which body is NOT a component of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
Which body is NOT a component of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
- Interparliamentary Assembly
- Council of Heads of Governments
- Security Council (correct)
- Council of Heads of States
Which country withdrew from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)?
Which country withdrew from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)?
What is the name of the organization competing with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in economic matters?
What is the name of the organization competing with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in economic matters?
Which country is the largest, by land area, of the Central Asian countries?
Which country is the largest, by land area, of the Central Asian countries?
Which physical feature is located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?
Which physical feature is located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?
Which of the following statements best describes Turkmenistan's role within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
Which of the following statements best describes Turkmenistan's role within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
What event directly led to the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
What event directly led to the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
Where are the Pamir Mountains located?
Where are the Pamir Mountains located?
Flashcards
What is the CIS?
What is the CIS?
A regional organization formed after the dissolution of the USSR in 1992.
Bodies of the CIS
Bodies of the CIS
Council of heads of states, council of heads of governments, and interparliamentary assembly.
What is CSTO?
What is CSTO?
A military alliance among former Soviet states, ensuring mutual defense and regional security.
Members of the CSTO
Members of the CSTO
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Countries that left CSTO
Countries that left CSTO
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Kazakhstan Area
Kazakhstan Area
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
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Where is the Aral Sea?
Where is the Aral Sea?
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Capital of Turkmenistan?
Capital of Turkmenistan?
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Competitor to CIS?
Competitor to CIS?
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Study Notes
- The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is a regional organization formed after the dissolution of the USSR in 1992.
- The CIS focuses on political, economic, and security cooperation among its member states.
- The CIS was established by the Vezha Accords.
Bodies of the CIS
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Council of Heads of States
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Council of Heads of Governments
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Interparliamentary Assembly
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The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is a military alliance comprising former Soviet states.
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The CSTO was formed to provide mutual defense and regional security, similar to NATO.
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If one CSTO member is attacked, the other members are obligated to defend it.
CSTO Members
- Russia
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
- Armenia
- Tajikistan
- Kyrgyzstan
Countries that left the CSTO
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Georgia
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Uzbekistan
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Azerbaijan
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Kazakhstan's land area is 2.25 million km2.
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Kazakhstan has the largest land area in Central Asia.
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The Aral Sea is located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
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The primary religion in Central Asia is Islam.
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The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
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The Pamir Mountains are situated between China and Tajikistan.
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The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) competes with the CIS in economic matters.
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Turkmenistan is an associate member of the CIS.
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The primary challenge facing the CIS is internal political tensions and conflicts.
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Georgia left the CIS in 2008 due to the war with Russia.
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Overview of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Includes member states of the CSTO, countries that have left the CSTO and facts about Kazakhstan.
