Uzbekistan and the United States - Authoritarianism, Islamism and Washington's Security Agenda (Paperback, New)

Uzbekistan, the most strategically situated Central Asian country, has exhibited the most appalling record on human rights and democratic reforms. Yet, post-September 11, a transformation in US policy has suddenly taken place. US troops are now stationed there; Washington has put the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan on its list of terrorist organizations; and the Bush administration has promised to triple aid to President Karimov's highly authoritarian regime. This unique study explores the centrally important question from a longer-term Uzbek point of view: to what extent are closer ties between Washington and Tashkent contributing to political reforms inside Uzbekistan? Akbarzadeh describes political events since independence, including the emergence of a radical Islamic opposition. He analyzes how September 11 has catalyzed a transformation in Washington's attitude as it perceived a common Islamic enemy, and he examines the possible beginnings in a retreat from Soviet-style politics.

General

Imprint:	Zed Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2005
First published:	May 2005
Authors:	Shahram Akbarzadeh
Foreword by:	Yaacov Ro'I
Dimensions:	213 x 139 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	180
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84277-423-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
LSN:	1-84277-423-9
Barcode:	9781842774236

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