Product Description

Examines the transition Central Asia underwent in the twentieth century following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Soviet colonial legacy and the attempts of new states to build secular states within the radical Islamic world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3103704 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 304 pages

From the Back Cover
What is the legacy of Soviet colonialism in Central Asia? How can nation states be formed overnight? How serious a threat to Central Asian stability are radical Islamic movements?

The collapse of the Soviet Union led to the creation of five states in Central Asia which had never before existed. Over the last decade, the region's leaders have attempted to forge nations and carve countries from a complex political, historical and sociological mix. This pioneering collection examines the radical transition Central Asia underwent in the twentieth century

Following President Bush's declaration of a 'War on Terror' and the subsequent ousting of the Taliban rule in Afghanistan, the strengths and policies of Central Asia's regimes have become matters of geopolitical importance. This collection assesses these policies against the backdrop of a Soviet legacy and the vigorous attempts of these countries to build secular states within the radical Islamic world.

About the Author
Tom Everett-Heath is deputy editor of the Middle East Economic Digest

Paul Bergne, St Anthony's College Oxford
Tom Everett-Heath, Middle East Economic Digest
Henri Fruchet
Arslan Koichiev, BBC
Robert Lowe, Royal Institute of International Affairs
Alex Marshall
Elise Massicard, Franco-German Research Centre
Gerard O'Neill
Andrew Segars, American Councils for International Education
Petra Steinberger, Sueddeutsche Zeitung
Tommaso Trevisani
Kai Wegerich