This book is the final research product of the 2013-2015 innovation project “Political and Social Stability and Development Trends in Central Asian Countries” by the Russian and Eastern European Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The book analyzes and discusses the main factors affecting the security and stability of Central Asia, and focuses on the relationship between Central Asian security issues and the political system, economic development, social progress, the international situation, and major power factors of Central Asian countries. The overall status and possible future development trends of security and social stability in Central Asia provide an important reference for readers to understand the region, Chinese enterprises to develop there, and relevant government departments to formulate more effective policies.