Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central AsiaAn essential examination of the roots of fundamentalist rage in Central Asia, from the acclaimed author of Taliban and Descent into Chaos. Ahmed Rashid, whose masterful account of Afghanistan's Taliban regime became required reading after September 11, turns his legendary skills as an investigative journalist to five adjacent Central Asian Republics—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—where religious repression, political corruption, and extreme poverty have created a fertile climate for militant Islam. Based on groundbreaking research and numerous interviews, Rashid explains the roots of fundamentalist rage in Central Asia, describes the goals and activities of its militant organizations, including Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda, and suggests ways of neutralizing the threat and bringing stability to the troubled region. A timely and pertinent work, Jihad is essential reading for anyone who seeks to gain a better understanding of a region we overlook at our peril. |
Contents
Central Asias Islamic Warriors | 1 |
The Past as Present | 15 |
Islam Underground in the Soviet Union | 32 |
The First Decade of Independence | 57 |
The Islamic Renaissance Party and the Civil War | 95 |
Namangani and the Islamic Movement | 137 |
Namangani and Jihad in Central Asia | 156 |
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