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radicalization in Central Asia

October 26, 2018
Radicalization in Central Asia: 'Not In Our Name'
By Colleen Wood
A new documentary project filmed in Central Asia seeks both to document and counter violent extremism in the region.

February 08, 2018
Deradicalization in Uzbekistan: It's About the Economy
By James D. Durso
Some of the best weapons against extremism may be as simple as a good job and a regular talk with the imam.

January 20, 2017
Understanding Islamic Radicalization in Central Asia (UPDATED)
An open letter from Central Asia scholars to the International Crisis Group, along with Crisis Group's response.

October 15, 2015
Terrorism as Pretext: Religious Repression in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Mostly more of the same in the annual religious freedom report, but a small hopeful note.

June 19, 2015
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.

May 28, 2015
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.

April 17, 2015
Tajikistan: No Hajj, No Hijab, and Shave Your Beard
By Catherine Putz
In a Muslim-majority country, state control of religious expression tightens.
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