This book argues that American and European policies toward Central Asia and the Caucasus suffer from both conceptual and structural impediments. It traces the

Provides a sophisticated account of both the internal dynamics and external influences in the evolution of Islam in the region

Drawing upon recent progress in development economics and political science, the book provides fresh analysis of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries t

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