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Researching Islam, Security, and the State in Central Asia: A Round Table Discussion

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2016

David W. Montgomery ,
John Heathershaw ,
Adeeb Khalid ,
Edward Lemon  and
Tim Epkenhans
David W. Montgomery
Affiliation:
CEDAR—Communities Engaging with Difference and Religion
John Heathershaw
Affiliation:
University of Exeter
Adeeb Khalid
Affiliation:
Carleton College
Edward Lemon
Affiliation:
University of Exeter
Tim Epkenhans
Affiliation:
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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Abstract

As researchers in Central Asian Studies, we discuss the different perspectives our methodological approaches provide to understanding the content and context of Islam, security, and the state in the region. We acknowledge the role of bias in creating narratives that dominate regional and international discourse and question mono-causal explanations of Islamic practice and the roots of radicalism. As such, we offer insights into the challenges and best practices of doing research on Islam and security and posit Central Asian Studies as a case for the value of multi-disciplinary research.

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Interim Report from the Field
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Review of Middle East Studies , Volume 50 , Issue 1 , February 2016 , pp. 3 - 17
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Copyright © Middle East Studies Association of North America, Inc. 2016 

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