Tajikistan: The Trials of Independence

ISBN-13: 9780700704200 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 264 str.

Mohammad-Reza Djalili

Opis

Since its independence in 1991, Tajikstan has suffered a series of political crises followed by a civil war, whose repercussions extend far beyond its borders. This work examines the causes of the turmoil, and analyzes, through the case of Tajikstan, social and political dynamics at work through Central Asia. It offers insight into questions as varied as clan and local identity, the political construction of ethnicity and the role of peacekeeping forces.

Recenzje

'one of the first books on post-Soviet Central Asia dedicated to a single country. It demonstrates a serious effort to understand the people and politics of Fajikistand and the way in which external factors play exacerbating or mitigating roles vis-à-vis internal tensions. The book is written by a number of international experts and offers a fortunate combination of different perspectives on the political development of Tajikistan. Contributions from authors with practical experience add a further dimension.' - Anna Matveeva, Bulletin of SOAS

O autorze

Shirin Akiner, Mohammad-Reza Djalili, Frederic Grare