Islamist Political Orientations among Central Asian Youth

Paul Kubicek

Europe-Asia Studies, 2019, vol. 71, issue 5, 840-855

Abstract: There is a widespread fear that Islamist and ‘extremist’ orientations are gaining strength in Central Asia, particularly among younger people. This article, examining data from a 2011–2012 survey in the region, finds little evidence to support this proposition. While there is sizeable support for some Islamist beliefs, age is not a strong predictor of such orientations. Interestingly, assertions that Central Asian youth are more likely to feel marginalised or dissatisfied with current socio-economic conditions also do not appear to hold. Overall, rural residence and low education stand out as better predictors, with various socio-economic and political assessments having mixed effects.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1080/09668136.2019.1610360

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