The Islamic Threat to Eastern Central Asia
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Published in: Journal of Social, Political, and Economic Studies, 31 (Winter 2006): 375-97.
Abstract
Utilizing the works of Uzbek scholars and journalists, the authors offer an analysis of the emergence of a culture of violence in post-Soviet Central Asia. This violence has been expressed in the form of terrorist strikes against security personnel as well as suicide attacks on civilian targets. What began as a cultural reawakening throughout Central Asia is evolving into a jihadist campaign to undermine secular authority. Thus, regional violence has been steadily increasing over the past five years.
Suggested Citation
Stephen R. Bowers, Bakhodir Musayev, and Steven A. Samson. "The Islamic Threat to Eastern Central Asia". Jan. 2006.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/stephen_bowers/1