[20060329]RS22295_乌兹别克斯坦关闭卡什哈纳巴德空军基地：背景和影响.pdf

1 The State Department. Fact Sheet, Nov. 27, 2002; Supporting Air and Space ExpeditionaryForces, RAND, 2005. Some classified US-Uzbek cooperation against the Taliban and Al Qaedahad been carried out before Sept. 11, 2001.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22295Updated March 29, 2006Uzbekistans Closure of the Airbase at Karshi-Khanabad: Context and Implicationsname redactedSpecialist in Russian and Eurasian Affairs Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryIn late July 2005, Uzbekistan terminated an agreement permitting U.S. forces to usethe Karshi-Khanabad (K2) airbase in the southern part of the country to supportcoalition military operations in Afghanistan. U.S. forces left the base by late November2005. Major concerns include whether cooler security ties with Uzbekistan will set backthe U.S.-led Global War on Terrorism and other U.S. interests in Central Asia. Thisreport may be updated. Related products include CRS Report RS22161, Unrest inUzbekistan, by (name redacted).Introduction: The U.S. Basing Agreement with UzbekistanAfter the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United State