ABSTRACT
The societies of Central Asia are besieged from within and without. The political elites - virtually unchanged despite the transition to independent statehood - battle radical Islamic movements and other oppositional threats that are continuously fueled by economic instability, corruption, environmental deterioration, and the collapse of social services. This survey of political, economic, and social development in Central Asia offers geopolitical context, unparalleled coverage, and analytical depth to our understanding of a region that appears to be rapidly spiraling into crisis.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |66 pages
Overview
part |99 pages
Security
part |75 pages
Foreign Policy Framework
part |88 pages
Islam and Politics
part |98 pages
Economics