Islam, Ritual, and the State in the Former Soviet Space
One of the many ways a state can control its populace is through expressions of culture. In Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia the governments assert their power by influencing how Islam is practiced in public spaces. This can include holidays, dress, marriage, and language. This panel examined state manipulation of Islamic rituals and symbols as a means for managing society in Tatarstan, the North Caucasus, and Turkmenistan.
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Deputy Chair of the South & Central Asia Program at the Foreign Service Institute; Founder, Central Asian Insights
Professorial Lecturer, Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication, the George Washington University
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Kennan Institute
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