Uzbekistan: Transition to Authoritarianism

Uzbekistan: Transition to Authoritarianism
ISBN-10
1135287503
ISBN-13
9781135287504
Series
Uzbekistan
Category
Political Science
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2004-08-02
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Author
Neil J. Melvin

Description

Uzbekistan more than any other country in the area is likely to play a critical role in shaping Central Asia's future. Situated at the heart of the region and sharing borders with all the other Central Asian states, Uzbekistan is the most powerful and populous of the new states of Central Asia. In this volume, the historical origins of Uzbekistan are explored and the range of political, economic and social challenges faced by the country since independence is charted. Particular attention is given to the emergence of highly authoritarian politics in the country and the implications of this regime for the prospects of economic development, ethnic peace, and the growth of political Islam. The emergence of Tashkent as a force in the international system and the importance of Uzbekistan to other countries in the area, to regional powers and to the leading western countries and international organizations is also examined.

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