Of Radicalization and Secularization and Uzbekistan – Russian Roulette Episode #44

In another excellent episode of Russian Roulette, Jeff welcomes back Alisher Siddique, the head of RFE/RL's Uzbek Service, to discuss the recent terrorist attack in NYC, which was carried out by an Uzbek citizen, and Uzbeks’ reactions to the attack—both in Uzbekistan and abroad. They also discuss the changing political and social environment in Uzbekistan, and the possibility of an Uzbek perestroika.

To learn more about Alisher and the work he does, check out the RFE/RL Uzbek Service (Radio Ozodlik) webpage: https://www.rferl.org/author/92206.html.

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