THE EVOLUTION OF JIHADISM IN RUSSIA
By Dmitry Shlapentokh (1/20/2010 issue of the CACI Analyst)
The underpinning ideas of the North Caucasian resistance have undergone several stages of transformation, from a purely nationalistic Chechen movement to an internationalized Islamic jihad. The movement now seems to be going through yet another evolutionary phase, this time for more pragmatic purposes. Due to the enforced Russian surveillance of religious Muslims, the jihadists are now seeking to downplay and adapt their appearance and behavior for the purpose of becoming better equipped to conduct terrorist operations.NAGORNO-KARABAKH: A DISASTER IN THE MAKING?
By Stephen Blank (12/23/2009 issue of the CACI Analyst)
Turkey’s normalization of relations with Armenia should normally be an occasion for rejoicing. However, due to inept Turkish and U.S.
PRESIDENT PATIL VISITS TAJIKISTAN – INDIA IN SEARCH OF A FORWARD POLICY?
By Ben Welch (12/23/2009 issue of the CACI Analyst)
The recent official visit of Indian President Pratihba Patil to Tajikistan may be emblematic of a new focus in Indian foreign policy. India’s establishment of military bases, upgrading of diplomatic relations and increase of financial activity in Tajikistan might be interpreted as a new ‘forward’ strategy. Geography reveals the rationale – Tajikistan borders Afghanistan and is separated from Pakistani administered Kashmir by a strip of Afghan territory.
KYRGYZSTAN’S LOST DECADE
By Erica Marat (12/23/2009 issue of the CACI Analyst)
This year, Kyrgyzstan’s Freedom House democracy index will likely change from being “partly free” into “not free”, placing the country in the same category as its Central Asian neighbors. From being the most democratic state in the region a decade ago, Kyrgyzstan has turned into the regional state where dynastic leadership is most likely. This month alone Kyrgyzstan saw four violent attacks against journalists and political activists.
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Staff Publications
Silk Road Paper S. Frederick Starr, Greater Central Asia as A Component of U.S. Global Strategy, October 2024.
Analysis Laura Linderman, "Rising Stakes in Tbilisi as Elections Approach," Civil Georgia, September 7, 2024.
Analysis Mamuka Tsereteli, "U.S. Black Sea Strategy: The Georgian Connection", CEPA, February 9, 2024.
Silk Road Paper Svante E. Cornell, ed., Türkiye's Return to Central Asia and the Caucasus, July 2024.
Book Svante E. Cornell, ed., "The Changing Geopolitics of Central Asia and the Caucasus" AFPC Press/Armin LEar, 2023.
Silk Road Paper Svante E. Cornell and S. Frederick Starr, Stepping up to the “Agency Challenge”: Central Asian Diplomacy in a Time of Troubles, July 2023.
Silk Road Paper S. Frederick Starr, U.S. Policy in Central Asia through Central Asian Eyes, May 2023.