The armed forces of the republic of Uzbekistan 1992–2002: Threats, influences and reform

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The armed forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan have emerged from their first decade as the strongest, most respected and combat ready of any found within Central Asia. Faced with the difficulties and legacy of the Soviet collaapse in 1991 and its negative impact upon the early formation of the Uzbek armed forces, witnessing the exodus of ethnic Russian officers to Russia and the Ukraine, these forces have proven resilient and perhaps the most ‘pro‐Western’ of their regional counterparts. This article examines the features of the Uzbek military within this period, particularly considering its stages of reform in the context of the internal and external threats posed by Islamic extremism and international terrorism, while recognizing the disparate influences on the course of its military reform.

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