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Between Marx and Mecca. (Islamic influence in Central Asia) (Editorial) Economist v323, n7759 (May 16, 1992):16 (2 pages). Pub Type: Editorial.
Bullard, Matthew. The Resurgence of Central Asia: Islam or Nationalism? (book reviews) TLS. Times Literary Supplement, n4770 (Sept 2, 1994):26. Pub Type: Review.
For God and growth in Malaysia: Islam in Asia. Economist v329, n7839 (Nov 27, 1993):39. Abstract: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has tried to accommodate the nation's Muslims with such measures as dual banking systems, but now faces more pressure from fundamentalists. Not wanting to defy Islamic law, he has agreed to let the state of Kelantan adapt the strict Islamic criminal code.
Keep, John. Islam and the Russian Empire: Reform and Revolution in Central Asia. (book reviews) Times Literary Supplement, n4490 (April 21, 1989):415 (2 pages). Pub Type: Review.
LeComte, Bernard. Communism confronts Islam. ('a strange revolution') (includes related article) (Central Asia) (Cover Story) World Press Review v39, n7 (July, 1992):10 (3 pages). Pub Type: Cover Story. Abstract: The newly independent states in Central Asia are experiencing a struggle between the influences of Communism and the traditional Islam. The public suffered during the Communist regime and is anxious to be independent, but the youth rarely practice their faith.
Legvold, Robert. The Resurgence of Central Asia: Islam or Nationalism? (book reviews) Foreign Affairs v73, n5 (Sept-Oct, 1994):162 (2 pages). Pub Type: Review.
Malashenko, Aleksei. Unvanquished Islam. (Tajik Events Spark Central Asia Policy Debate) Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press v45, n29 (August 18, 1993):16 (2 pages). Abstract: The border conflict between Tajikistan and Afghanistan resulted in the death of 25 Russian soldiers, and many more will die as the war gathers momentum. Russia does not have a Central Asian or an Islamic policy. Ironically, the Russian border guards are fighting the Tajik opposition which they had trained between 1991-1992. The Russian government, to enforce stability in Tajikistan, has begun to offer support to the Tajik regime against the Islamic Revival Party led opposition.
Marsot, Alain-Gerard. Political Islam in Asia: a case study. (Political Islam) Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science,v524 (Nov,1992):156 (14 pages).
Rashid, Ahmed. Clout of the clergy. (resurgence of Islam in Soviet Central Asia) Far Eastern Economic Review v155, n1 (Jan 9, 1992):18.
Rashid, Ahmed. The new beachhead in Islam's holy war: a radical revival in Asia and the Mideast.(reprinted from 'Far Eastern Economic Review' Mar. 9, 1995) World Press Review v42, n5 (May, 1995):21 (3 pages). Abstract: The rise in Islamic radicalism in Asia is notable, especially in Pakistan. The arrest and extradition of a suspect in the World Trade Center bombing, with the government's blessings, has further incensed Pakistanis. Within Islam itself, secular fighting has also claimed lives.
Rashid, Ahmed. Islam in Central Asia. (book reviews) Far Eastern Economic Review v158, n26 (June 29, 1995):53. Pub Type: Review.
Rashid, Ahmed. Revival of Sufism; mystical trend of Islam thriving again with demise of communism. (Central Asia) Far Eastern Economic Review v155, n50 (Dec 17, 1992):32 (2 pages). Abstract: The end of communism in Central Asia has brought about the revival of Sufism. Sufism, the mystical aspect of Islam, originated in Central Asia in the 10th century, and propagates meditation, yoga and secret recitations to make the believer communicate with God. Sufism is tolerant of other religions and even includes Buddhist, Christian and shamanistic beliefs. Sufis in Central Asia are trying to revive their ancient culture and skills, specially through healing arts and education. However, different Muslims sects in South Asia are trying to spread their religious beliefs in Central Asia.
The East Indian face of Islam. (Indonesia) (Asia) Economist v317, n7681 (Nov 17, 1990):41.
The spread of Islamic rules. World Press Review v39, n11 (Nov, 1992):50.
Mirsky, George I. Central Asia's emergence. (The Second Russian Revolution?) Current History v91, n567 (Oct, 1992):334 (5 pages).
The state of Islam: Southeast Asia's social contract. Far Eastern Economic Review v158, n41 (Oct 12, 1995):7. Abstract: Southeast Asia's Muslim nations have proven that economic growth can cohabit with religious faith, but they must also understand that governmental structure is as important as individual virtue in reducing corruption. Those nations that reduce the temptations to those in political power, those that reward virtue while allowing for individual failings, will ultimately do best. Critics in Europe and elsewhere should recognize the dangers a Western philosophy of self-fulfillment can pose, as well as those of theocracy.
Valley of trouble: Central Asia. Economist v324, n7774 (August 29, 1992):30 (2 pages).
Where strange things happen: Central Asia. Economist v324, n7776 (Sept 12, 1992):36 (2 pages).
Wright, Robin. Report from Turkestan. New Yorker v68, n7 (April 6, 1992):53 (21 pages).
Zagoria, Donald. Islam and Politics in Central Asia. (book reviews) Foreign Affairs v74, n4 (July-August, 1995):156 (2 pages). Pub Type:Review.
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