{"product_id":"9781848137998","title":"Uzbekistan and the United States: Authoritarianism, Islamism and Washington's Security Agenda","description":"Uzbekistan, the most strategically situated Central Asian country, has exhibited the most appalling record on human rights and democratic reforms. Yet, post-September 11, a transformation in US policy has suddenly taken place: US troops are now stationed there; Washington has put the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan on its list of terrorist organizations; and the Bush administration has promised to triple aid to President Karimov‘s highly authoritarian regime.  This unique study explores the central question from a longer-term Uzbek point of view: to what extent are closer ties between Washington and Tashkent contributing to political reforms inside Uzbekistan? Dr Akbarzadeh describes political events since independence, including the emergence of a radical Islamic opposition. He analyses how September 11 has catalysed a transformation in Washington‘s attitude as it perceived a common Islamic enemy, and he examines the possible beginnings of a retreat from Soviet-style politics.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47153599676656,"sku":"9781848137998","price":43.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781848137998_p0.jpg?v=1763749639","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781848137998","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}