This book investigates the various elements that affect regional collaboration in the post-Soviet space, focusing on the CSTO, which originated as the Collective Security Treaty in 1992 before evolving into the CSTO in 2002.

Sovereign States and Regional Cooperation in Post-Soviet Central Asia reveals the different strategies used by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in their collaboration with Russia, especially regarding their choices about participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). By examining these dimensions, Yeo Jung Yoon seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of regional cooperation in the post-Soviet landscape, shedding light on the interactions between Russia and its Central Asian neighbors. The research enriches our understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by these nations in achieving regional cooperation.