The Historical Present and Prospects of Ethnic Relations in Central Asia

Author: Pan Zhiping
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The ethnic relations in Central Asia are intricate, with many historical issues and acute current problems. Among the most notable are:
— Twin and conjoined Pan-Turkism and Pan-Islamism;
— Mysterious Islamic fundamentalism;
— International terrorism that strikes fear into people;
— Obscure ethnic conflicts;
— Transnational drug trafficking linked to the "Golden Crescent";
All of these are intricately connected to ethnic and religious conflicts.