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ISIS in Central Asia
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How Many Tajik ISIS Recruits Were Arrested in Turkey?
By Catherine Putz
A story about 25 Tajik ISIS recruits seems to have became a story about one Tajik ISIS recruit.
Central Asia Is Just Not Interested in ISIS
By Catherine Putz
Motivation for those who do join is rooted in social and economic exclusion.
Tajikistan's Former Special Police Commander Appears in Second ISIS Video
By Catherine Putz
In his second video, Gulmurod Halimov threatens his brother and a government cleric.
Missing Tajik Commander Shows Up in ISIS Video
By Catherine Putz
Halimov has been missing since late April and was reportedly arrested last week in Turkey. The mystery continues.
Playing 'Telephone' With ISIS Central Asia Estimates
By Catherine Putz
No, there are probably not 4,000 Tajiks in Syria.
Is ISIS Behind Threats in Uzbekistan?
By Catherine Putz
Probably not. Attribution is difficult and there is very little verifiable information.
ISIS and Turkmenistan’s Border Worries
By Casey Michel
Justified or not, Ashgabat is increasingly concerned about its border with Afghanistan, and the threat posed by ISIS.
Central Asia as a Source of ISIS Militants
By Casey Michel
A recent report suggests a surge in the number of Central Asians heading off to fight with ISIS. Really?
Kazakhstan Responds to Horrifying – and Strange – ISIS Video
By Casey Michel
A particularly disturbing video featuring a Kazakh child prompts a renewed clampdown from Astana.
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