This book is a study of the role of clan networks in Central Asia
from the early twentieth century through 2004. Exploring the
social, economic, and historical roots of clans, and their
political role and political transformation in the Soviet and
post-Soviet periods, it argues that clans are informal political
actors that are critical to understanding politics in this region.
The book demonstrates that the Soviet system was far less
successful in transforming and controlling Central Asian society,
and in its policy of eradicating clan identities, than has often
been assumed. In order to understand Central Asian politics and
their economies, scholars and policy makers must take into account
the powerful role of these informal groups, how they adapt and
change over time, and how they may constrain or undermine
democratization in this strategic region.
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