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Omelicheva and Markowitz's research on the crime-terror nexus is refreshing and innovative, challenging conclusions often drawn on it. By bringing the state-both institutions and personalities-into the analytical mix, Omelicheva and Markowitz not only offer an explanation for how these transnational phenomena exist in Central Asia but also a logical framework for how to assess them in other geographic sub-regions of the world. Without question, Central Asian studies specialists and experts on terrorism and narcotics trafficking will benefit from a close reading of this volume. -- Roger Kangas, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies A groundbreaking study of the drug trafficking-terrorism nexus, Webs of Corruption is applicable across the globe. A must-read for anyone studying the links among organized crime, state weakness, and political violence. -- Erica Marat, author of <i>The Politics of Police Reform: Society Against the State in Post-Soviet Countries</i> Scholars and policy makers have long speculated on the nexus between drug trafficking and terrorism. In this ambitious and expertly conceptualized study, Omelicheva and Markowitz use a wealth of new data and cutting-edge social science tools to meticulously explore the various relationships that exist among these actors in Central Asia and provide an invaluable framework for understanding the different roles of state actors within these networks. This is an invaluable contribution to the academic literature and regional policy discussions. -- Alexander Cooley, Columbia University Recommended. * Choice * The authors' theoretical framework is innovative, and it might eventually become useful for scholars who want to better understand the link between trafficking and terrorism. * Democratization *

Omelicheva and Markowitz’s research on the “crime-terror nexus” is refreshing and innovative, challenging conclusions often drawn on it. By bringing the state—both institutions and personalities—into the analytical mix, Omelicheva and Markowitz not only offer an explanation for how these transnational phenomena exist in Central Asia but also a logical framework for how to assess them in other geographic sub-regions of the world. Without question, Central Asian studies specialists and experts on terrorism and narcotics trafficking will benefit from a close reading of this volume. -- Roger Kangas, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies A groundbreaking study of the drug trafficking-terrorism nexus, Webs of Corruption is applicable across the globe. A must-read for anyone studying the links among organized crime, state weakness, and political violence. -- Erica Marat, author of <i>The Politics of Police Reform: Society Against the State in Post-Soviet Countries</i> Scholars and policy makers have long speculated on the nexus between drug trafficking and terrorism. In this ambitious and expertly conceptualized study, Omelicheva and Markowitz use a wealth of new data and cutting-edge social science tools to meticulously explore the various relationships that exist among these actors in Central Asia and provide an invaluable framework for understanding the different roles of state actors within these networks. This is an invaluable contribution to the academic literature and regional policy discussions. -- Alexander Cooley, Columbia University Recommended. * Choice * The authors’ theoretical framework is innovative, and it might eventually become useful for scholars who want to better understand the link between trafficking and terrorism. * Democratization * The authors deserve credit for introducing and using diverse data sources to try to throw light on the incidence and intensity of drug interdiction and terrorist violence. * Europe-Asia Studies *

Omelicheva and Markowitz's research on the crime-terror nexus is refreshing and innovative, challenging conclusions often drawn on it. By bringing the state - both institutions and personalities - into the analytical mix, Omelicheva and Markowitz not only offer an explanation for how these transnational phenomena exist in Central Asia, but a logical framework for how to assess them in other geographic sub-regions of the world. Without question, Central Asian studies specialists and experts on terrorism and narcotics trafficking will benefit from a close reading of this volume. -- Roger Kangas, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies

Omelicheva and Markowitz's research on the crime-terror nexus is refreshing and innovative, challenging conclusions often drawn on it. By bringing the state--both institutions and personalities--into the analytical mix, Omelicheva and Markowitz not only offer an explanation for how these transnational phenomena exist in Central Asia, but a logical framework for how to assess them in other geographic sub-regions of the world. Without question, Central Asian studies specialists and experts on terrorism and narcotics trafficking will benefit from a close reading of this volume.--Roger Kangas, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Scholars and policy makers have long speculated on the nexus between drug trafficking and terrorism. In this ambitious and expertly conceptualized study, Omelicheva and Markowitz use a wealth of new data and cutting-edge social science tools to meticulously explore the various relationships that exist among these actors in Central Asia and provide an invaluable framework for understanding the different roles of state actors within these networks. This is an invaluable contribution to the academic literature and regional policy discussions.--Alexander Cooley, Columbia University A groundbreaking study of the drug trafficking-terrorism nexus, Webs of Corruption is applicable across the globe. A must read for anyone studying the links among organized crime, state weakness, and political violence.--Erica Marat, author of The Politics of Police Reform: Society Against the State in Post-Soviet Countries

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Mariya Y. Omelicheva is professor of political science at the University of Kansas. She is the author of Counterterrorism Policies in Central Asia (2011) and Democracy in Central Asia: Competing Perspectives and Alternative Strategies (2015). Lawrence P. Markowitz is professor of political science at Rowan University. He is the author of State Erosion: Unlootable Resources and Unruly Elites in Central Asia (2013).

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