Byshalieve, Anarata
Description
This study looks at social fragmentation currently taking place in Central Asia and its possible repercussions for the future of regional cooperation.
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It focuses on the Ferghana Valley, an area formed by the intersecting territories of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Chapters include: key points; in the shadow of the Soviets; the many dimensions of Central Asian conflict; the religious factor; the lack of a communications space; the politics of national identity in Central Asia; flashpoint of conflict: the Ferghana Valley; toward regional cooperation in Central Asia; Russia's impact; an enhanced role for the U.S. and the West.
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