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The Political Economy of Reform in Central Asia

Uzbekistan under Authoritarianism

By: Martin C. Spechler

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The Political Economy of Reform in Central Asia

Uzbekistan under Authoritarianism

By: Martin C. Spechler

This book examines the economic reforms and material progress made since the Central Asian republics became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991. Without some of the neo-liberal reforms recommended by the "Washington Consensus" and with an authoritarian presidency, Uzbekistan, the largest of these countries, has nevertheless achieved modest economic growth, stability, and a relatively impressive degree of income equality. The country has also preserved its economic and political independence from the great powers — Russia, China, and the USA — who are rivals for influence and energy in Central Asia. Human rights have been poorly enforced, though occasional thaws have also taken place. In second half of the book features a comparative analysis of four Central Asian states, all super-presidential authoritarianisms but with very different resource endowments and external commitments. A separate chapter deals with the energy resources of the region and the challenges of bringing oil and gas to the world market, and the question of whether Central Asian states will return to the Russian sphere of influence or seek closer ties with Asia or Europe is examined. The book concludes with prospects for future political and economic progress in the key Central Asian states.

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297

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Routledge

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1135973156

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9781135973155

Putin and His Neighbors

Russia's Policies toward Eurasia

By: Dina R. Spechler,Martin C. Spechler

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Putin and His Neighbors

Russia's Policies toward Eurasia

By: Dina R. Spechler,Martin C. Spechler

Russian President Vladimir Putin has implemented a set of policies toward his neighbors intended to help him re-establish his country's status as a major world power. These have included dominating, as far as possible, the independent states that once were part of the USSR and preventing further NATO encroachment on Russia's borders. He has also sought a pragmatic partnership with China to help bolster the Russian economy in the face of Western sanctions and declining revenues from oil and gas. This book argues that Putin's efforts have been largely, although not entirely, successful. Inthe future, however, the weakness of the Russian economy as compared to China's may pose a threat to Moscow's ability to maintain a Russian sphere of influence in its own neighborhood.

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164

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1498588727

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9781498588720

State Capitalism In Eurasia

By: Martin C Spechler,Joachim Ahrens,Herman W Hoen

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State Capitalism In Eurasia

By: Martin C Spechler,Joachim Ahrens,Herman W Hoen

This is the first book to specify the type of economic system that has arisen in Central Asia, replacing the simplistic ideas of 'petro-state' or 'resource dependent.'The book presents three types of state capitalism now established in the former Soviet Union states of Eurasia — crony, dual-sector, and predatory capitalism. It provides first-hand research based on extensive interviewing in the native languages in five of the six. From the political economic perspective, it surveys the source of resources for these authoritarian regimes, their decision-making, and the disposition of government funds, including corruption.

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154

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World Scientific

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9813149396

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9789813149397

Politics and Legitimacy in Post-Soviet Eurasia

By: Martin Brusis,Joachim Ahrens,Martin Schulze Wessel

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Politics and Legitimacy in Post-Soviet Eurasia

By: Martin Brusis,Joachim Ahrens,Martin Schulze Wessel

Political legitimacy has become a scarce resource in Russia and other post-Soviet states. Their capacity to deliver prosperity has suffered from economic crisis, war in Ukraine and confrontation with the West. Will nationalism and repression enable political regimes to survive? This book studies the politics of legitimation in Post-Soviet Eurasia.

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355

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Springer

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1137489448

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Putin and His Neighbors

Russia's Policies toward Eurasia

By: Dina R. Spechler,Martin C. Spechler

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Russia's Policies toward Eurasia

By: Dina R. Spechler,Martin C. Spechler

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Book's by Martin C. Spechler

The Political Economy of Reform in Central Asia

The Political Economy of Reform in Central Asia

Putin and His Neighbors

Putin and His Neighbors

State Capitalism In Eurasia

State Capitalism In Eurasia

Politics and Legitimacy in Post-Soviet Eurasia

Politics and Legitimacy in Post-Soviet Eurasia

Putin and His Neighbors

Putin and His Neighbors

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