Author Question: How did the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 change the geopolitical structure of Central Asia, ... (Read 108 times)

cabate · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

How did the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 change the geopolitical structure of Central Asia, and how has Russia attempted to maintain influence in the region?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What population control strategy has a big impact on population growth without infringing on people's rights to reproduce?

A) Mexico's taxation on large families
B) immunizations for babies over age 2
C) sterilization
D) India's family planning ministry
E) China's one-child population policy

Melissahxx · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The collapse of the Soviet Union resulted in the establishment of six new independent countries, the five Central Asian SSRs and Azerbaijan (Transcaucasus), as well as the loosening up of Mongolia from Soviet Russian influence. Through economic ties and investment, Russia has attempted to retain its influence in the region.

Answer to Question 2

D