Convergence of Counterterrorism Policies: A Case Study of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia

Why do counterterrorism policies of the Central Asian states grow more alike amid propensities for divergence? This article engages with this question. It focuses on the counterterrorism measures of Kyrgyzstan and attributes their growing intensity to influence of the neighboring states and regional...

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Published in:Studies in conflict and terrorism 2009-10, Vol.32 (10), p.893-908
Main Author: Omelicheva, Mariya Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Central Asia
Convergence
Counterterrorism
Defence policy
Extremism
Foreign Policy
GOVERNMENT POLICY
Harmonization
International relations
International security
Kyrgyzstan
Military policy
Military strategy
NATIONAL SECURITY
Planning
Post-communist societies
Prevention
Radicalism
Security Policy
Strategic planning
Studies
TERRORISM
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Summary:Why do counterterrorism policies of the Central Asian states grow more alike amid propensities for divergence? This article engages with this question. It focuses on the counterterrorism measures of Kyrgyzstan and attributes their growing intensity to influence of the neighboring states and regional organizations. It is the contention of this research that Kyrgyzstan's increasingly vigorous responses aimed at combating terrorism are a part of a broader process of convergence of counterterrorism policies and measures targeting religious extremism adopted by Kyrgyzstan's neighbors. The three mechanisms that lie at the roots of this process are direct coercive transfer, harmonization of security policies, and emulation of counterterrorism responses.
ISSN:1057-610X
1521-0731
DOI:10.1080/10576100903182518