Visit to Iran and Uzbekistan
Author : Pakistan. Parliament. Senate. Foreign Relations Committee
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 28,11 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Iran
ISBN :
Inside Central Asia
Author : Dilip Hiro
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 10,98 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 159020378X
Book Description
“For those who still get their ‘-stans’ mixed up, Hiro’s book provides a detailed and nuanced overview of the region.” —Financial Times (Best Books of the Year) The nations of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Iran—the majority of them former Soviet republics—remain little understood in the West even in the post-Cold War era. This book delves into these Central Asian countries: their histories, cultures, economics, politics, militaries, and relationships with regional neighbors, Russia in particular. Ultimately, Inside Central Asia is an outstanding, in-depth introduction to this part of the world, “full of dependable history-telling and analysis” (The Economist). Praise for the work of Dilip Hiro “The writing is clear and informative.” —The New York Times “Hiro’s mix of lively writing and serious detail should draw in readers.” —Choice “Intriguing analysis.” —Publishers Weekly “[An] eminent historian.” —Kirkus Reviews
Iran at the Crossroads
Author : J. Esposito
Publisher : Springer
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 13,32 MB
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1137071753
Book Description
At the dawn of the 21st century, we are witnessing the redefining and reforming of the Islamic Republic, a struggle between the President Khatami's reformist agenda and more militant conservative forces led by Ayatollah Khameni, Iran's Supreme Religious Guide. The Islamic Republic of Iran at 20 is a place of new promises and aspirations whose political, economic ,and socioeconomic struggles have significance not only for Iranians but also for Iran's relations with the international community. Iran at the Crossroads provides an intimate view of Iran, domestically and internationally, and the current struggle to reconstruct and thus relegitimate the revolution. This volume includes essays by American, European, and Iranian scholars writing on the extraordinary changing situation in Iran today.
The Places in Between
Author : Rory Stewart
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 36,76 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0156031566
Book Description
Traces the author's 2002 journey by foot across Afghanistan, during which he survived the harsh elements through the kindness of tribal elders, teen soldiers, Taliban commanders, and foreign-aid workers whose stories he collected along his way. By the author of The Prince of the Marshes. Original. 20,000 first printing.
The New Geopolitics of Central Asia and Its Borderlands
Author : Ali Banuazizi
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 45,45 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : 9780253209184
Book Description
This book focuses on the newly independent Muslim republics of the former Soviet Union in Central Asia, especially Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan. It examines the recent economic and political developments in these states with reference to the lingering legacy of Tsarist Russian and Soviet rule, the resurgence of an Islamic political identity, the persistence of ethnic allegiances and rivalries, and the nascent democratic aspirations of their peoples.
The Iran Primer
Author : Robin B. Wright
Publisher : US Institute of Peace Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,46 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 1601270844
Book Description
A comprehensive but concise overview of Iran's politics, economy, military, foreign policy, and nuclear program. The volume chronicles U.S.-Iran relations under six American presidents and probes five options for dealing with Iran. Organized thematically, this book provides top-level briefings by 50 top experts on Iran (both Iranian and Western authors) and is a practical and accessible "go-to" resource for practitioners, policymakers, academics, and students, as well as a fascinating wealth of information for anyone interested in understanding Iran's pivotal role in world politics.
The Shooting Star
Author : Shivya Nath
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,84 MB
Release : 2018-09-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9353052653
Book Description
Shivya Nath quit her corporate job at age twenty-three to travel the world. She gave up her home and the need for a permanent address, sold most of her possessions and embarked on a nomadic journey that has taken her everywhere from remote Himalayan villages to the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Along the way, she lived with an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala, hiked alone in the Ecuadorian Andes, got mugged in Costa Rica, swam across the border from Costa Rica to Panama, slept under a meteor shower in the cracked salt desert of Gujarat and learnt to conquer her deepest fears. With its vivid descriptions, cinematic landscapes, moving encounters and uplifting adventures, The Shooting Star is a travel memoir that maps not just the world but the human spirit.
Inside Central Asia
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 19,1 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN :
Book Description
Uzbekistan and the United States
Author : Shahram Akbarzadeh
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 14,21 MB
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1848137990
Book 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.
Uzbekistan
Author : Sophie Ibbotson
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 32,63 MB
Release : 2016-08-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1784770175
Book Description
Uzbekistan Travel Guide - Expert advice and holiday tips including Tashkent architecture and hotels, Silk Road history, Islamic art and textiles, museums and culture. Also included are detailed maps, trekking and hiking routes, touring by bike, public transport, archaeological sites like Samarkand and Bukara, Fergana Valley and Kyzylkum Desert.
