During the last two decades, Central Asian states have witnessed an intense revival of Islamic faith. Along with its moderate and traditional forms, radical and militant Islam has infiltrated communit
Promoting democracy has long been a priority of Western foreign policy. In practice, however, international attempts to expand representative forms of government have been inconsistent and are often p
How can new nations arise without being brought into being by nationalisms, as exemplified by the republics of Central Asia? What kinds of nationalisms unfold in these states? What determines the dyna
