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Transition to Authoritarianism on the Silk Road (Postcommunist States and Nations

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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.

Synopsis
A broad introduction to Uzbekistan for those who have little experience of Central Asia but wish to learn more about the critical events and processes that have affected the territories and peoples of contemporary Uzbekistan. The work is divided into four chapters, each of which outlines a principal theme: history, politics, economics and foreign relations. A short section at the conclusion of the volume entitled "Further Reading" directs the reader to a selection of materials that offer a more in-depth treatment of the themes explored in the study. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: paperback.