Title: Uzbekistan and the United States
First published: 2005
Description: Uzbekistan, the most strategically situated Central Asian country, has exhibited the most appalling record on human rights and democratic reforms. Yet, post - September 11, a transformation in US policy has suddenly taken place. US troops are now stationed there; Washington has put the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan on its list of terrorist organizations; and the Bush administration has promised to triple aid to President Karimov's highly authoritarian regime. This unique study explores the central question from a longer-term Uzbek point of view: to what extent are closer ties between Washington and Tashkent contributing to political reforms inside Uzbekistan? Dr Akbarzadeh describes political events since independence, including the emergence of a radical Islamic opposition. He analyses how September 11 has catalysed a transformation in Washington's attitude as it perceived a common Islamic enemy, and he examines the possible beginnings of a retreat from Soviet-style politics.
Subjects: Foreign relations, Politics and government, Human rights, Islam and politics, Human rights, uzbekistan, Uzbekistan, politics and government, Uzbekistan, foreign relations, United states, foreign relations, asia, International relations
Places: Uzbekistan, United States
Time periods: 1991-
LC classification: DK948.8657 .A38 2005