Ethnic Relations in Central Asia: History, Present Situation, and Prospects: History, Present Situation, and Prospects

Author: Pan Zhiping
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Xinjiang and Central Asia are geographically connected and have had close ties since ancient times. From both historical (primarily from the perspective of geopolitical culture) and contemporary (primarily from the perspective of geopolitical and geopolitical economy) perspectives, the development of ethnic relations in Xinjiang today, as well as its stability and development, cannot be separated from the influence of Central Asia. Therefore, a comprehensive, systematic, and in-depth examination of the history, current status, and future prospects of ethnic relations in Central Asia has both academic value and positive practical significance. The ethnic relations in Central Asia are intricate, with many historical issues and acute contemporary problems. Among the most notable are:
- The twin and interconnected pan-Turkism and pan-Islamism;
- The enigmatic Islamic fundamentalism;
- The terrifying international fearism;
- The elusive tribal conflicts;
- The transnational drug trafficking linked to the "Golden Crescent." All of these are intricately connected to ethnic and religious conflicts.