Islam in the States of the Former USSR

Vitaly Naumkin

The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 1992, vol. 524, issue 1, 131-142

Abstract: Under the Soviet system, the rich intellectual life of Islam was eliminated, but a vigorous if unsophisticated popular tradition remained. After perestroika , an Islamic movement emerged as a form of political protest. But secular nationalism and ethnic conflict within and between the new republics also provided political dynamics. Throughout the time of change, Islam has served as a symbol of identity, a force for mobilization, and a pressure for democracy. But if successful politically, it faces economic challenges beyond its grasp.

Date: 1992
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DOI: 10.1177/0002716292524001011

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