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Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan
September 01, 2020
What’s Left of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan?
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
While the IMU itself might no longer be an important player in the complex landscape of international jihad, it may yet be too soon to portend its total demise.
July 06, 2018
Many Questions Remain After Uzbekistan Fines US Citizen Over Alleged IMU Links
By Catherine Putz
Unexpectedly, Uzbekistan levied only a small fine on a man the state says has links to the IMU.
April 03, 2018
The Trump Administration’s New Afghan Problem: The Islamic State
By Sudha Ratan
The Islamic State’s South Asia branch complicates regional efforts to move Afghanistan toward peace.
September 14, 2017
Pakistan’s Bad Reaction to the BRICS Declaration
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Islamabad’s defensive reaction was more self-damaging than the BRICS’ original statement.
September 13, 2017
Will Pakistan Part Ways With Its Proxies?
By Daud Khattak
The recent BRICS declaration can be read as a gentle push from China for Pakistan to ditch the Taliban.
August 05, 2015
Uzbek Refugee Facing Terrorism Charges In the US
By Catherine Putz
Fazliddin Kurbanov, arrested in 2013, is about halfway through his trial in Idaho.
May 16, 2015
Tajikistan Closes Eastern Region to Tourists
By Catherine Putz
Recent fighting across the border in Afghanistan has made authorities nervous.
May 13, 2015
More Trouble on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
By Catherine Putz
An Uzbek border guard killed a Kyrgyz man smuggling potatoes from a mostly ethnic Tajik exclave belonging to Uzbekistan.
May 05, 2015
Is ISIS Behind Threats in Uzbekistan?
By Catherine Putz
Probably not. Attribution is difficult and there is very little verifiable information.
April 22, 2015
6 Myths of Muslim Radicalization in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Are Western policies in the region based on a series of myths?
January 18, 2015
ISIS Looks for Foothold in Central Asia
By Shawn Snow
The terrorist organization seeks to take advantage of a security vacuum in the Fergana Valley.
July 23, 2014
Can the US and China Cooperate on Counterterrorism?
By Jeffrey Payne
There are strong arguments to suggest they should, if only the political hang-ups could be overcome.
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