Chaos, Violence, Dynasty: Politics and Islam in Central Asia

摘要: In the post-Soviet era, democracy has made little progress in Central Asia. "Chaos, Violence, Dynasty, " Eric McGlinchey presents a compelling comparative study of divergent political courses taken by Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan wake Soviet rule. examines economics, religion, legacies, foreign investment, ethnicity these countries to evaluate relative success structures each nation. explains impact policy on region, from Lenin Gorbachev. Ruling distance, minimally invasive system patronage proved most successful over time, but planted seeds for current neo-patrimonial governments. The level direct involvement during perestroika was major determinant stability ensuing manipulations politics Uzbekistan late 1980s solidified role elites, while Kyrgyzstan Soviets looked away as leadership crumbled ethnic riots 1990. Today, is poorest politically unstable country thanks small, corrupt, fractured elite. Islam Karimov maintains power through brutal suppression disaffected Muslims, who are nevertheless rising numbers influence. Kazakhstan, machine fueled oil wealth underlies greatest economic equity far less violence. s timely calls more realistic flexible view aspects authoritarian systems region that will be needed if there any potential benefit engagement with nations Asia, similar globally."