Islam and Politics in Central Asia

From: Journal of Third World Studies | Date: October 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Haghayeghi, Mehrdad. Islam and Politics in Central Asia. New York: St. Martin's Press 1996. 264 pp.

With the break-up of the former Soviet Union, the republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenist,n, and Uzbekistan emerged as independent countries in Central Asia. Despite Soviet attempts at Russification, Islam continues to be the predominant religion in that region. In fact, in 1992, the Central Asian polities joined neighboring non-Arab, Muslim states in creating the Economic Cooperation Council. Nicknamed the "Islamic Common Market," the development is noteworthy in an era of ...

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