| ID | 091440 |
| Title Proper | Convergence of counterterrorism policies |
| Other Title Information | a case study of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Omelicheva, Mariya Y |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | 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. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 32, No. 10; Oct 2009 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 32, No. 10; Oct 2009 |
| Key Words | Counterterrorism ; Kyrgyzstan ; Central Asia ; Security Policy ; Defence Policy |