Lawrence P Markowitz
Author
Series
Special report volume no. 495
Publisher
United States Institute of Peace
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The influence of organized crime on governance and the rule of law in Central Asia has long been recognized, but its role in violence is less broadly understood. Looking at conflicts in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, this report examines the ways that organized criminal actors exploit popular mobilization (such as protests) and weaken state controls in episodes of violence. Recommendations for governments, international agencies, and civil...