The end of Soviet hegemony has led to the emergence of new Central Asian nation-states which are struggling with the conundrums of national identity amidst complex population mixes and competing local and transnational ethnic religious and political affiliations. This book focuses on the dynamics among transnational forces within and beyond the region and explores the roles played by diaspora communities in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Written by highly respected experts in the field, the book addresses issues such as nationalism, conflict, population movement, the Internet, Muslim...