Counter-extremism, power and authoritarian governance in Tajikistan
Abstract
Counter-extremism has become an important tool for the authoritarian government of Tajikistan to consolidate its position. In this article, we argue that counter-extremism is not purely about destructive acts, such as banning groups or arresting individuals: it is productive, too. Using a Foucauldian understanding of disciplinary power and biopower, we argue that counter-extremism in Tajikistan is an attempt to produce secular, docile citizen...
Paper Details
Title
Counter-extremism, power and authoritarian governance in Tajikistan
Published Date
Jun 30, 2017
Journal
Volume
37
Issue
1
Pages
137 - 159
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