Kyrgyzstan's Closure of the Manas Airbase: Context and Implications
Description:
This report discusses the implications for U.S. policy and counter-terrorism efforts due to Kyrgyzstan's announcement that it was terminating an agreement permitting U.S. forces to upgrade and use portions of the Manas international airport near the capital of Bishkek to support coalition military operations in Afghanistan. If Kyrgyzstan does not reconsider its decision, U.S. forces have until late August 2009 to leave the airbase. Major U.S. concerns include working out alternative logistics r…
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Date:
May 4, 2009
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department