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'A sophisticated account of the evolution of Islam in Central Asia and Azerbaijan since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Balci's nuanced analysis reveals a region marked by great diversity and innovativeness.' -- Adeeb Khalid * Professor of Asian Studies and History, Carleton College * 'Under Soviet rule the long tradition of Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus was all but destroyed, yet today it is re-emerging with extraordinary vigour. Balci brings first-hand experience to his analysis of this process, expertly highlighting the diverse (often contradictory) internal and external influences that are at play.' -- Shirin Akiner

'Under Soviet rule the long tradition of Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus was all but destroyed, yet today it is re-emerging with extraordinary vigour. Balci brings first-hand experience to his analysis of this process, expertly highlighting the diverse (often contradictory) internal and external influences that are at play.' -- Dr Shirin Akiner

'An important contribution to the field of contemporary Islamic studies in this region.' -- Reading Religion 'A sophisticated account of the evolution of Islam in Central Asia and Azerbaijan since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Balci's nuanced analysis reveals a region marked by great diversity and innovativeness.' -- Adeeb Khalid * Professor of Asian Studies and History, Carleton College * 'Sheds new light on little-known but powerful movements, namely Saudi and Indian Wahhabism, Tablighi Jamaat and the Gulen movement.' -- Thierry Zarcone

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Bayram Balci is a researcher at CERI Sciences Po, Paris. He holds degrees in political science and Islamic studies and was Director of the French Institute for Central Asian Studies, Uzbekistan (2006-10). A visiting scholar at Carnegie, Washington, DC (2011 and 2014), Balci’s research focuses on Islam in Turkey, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

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