The spillover can be seen in all central Asian countries like Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Russia which has a direct interest in limiting the expansion of Islamist groups also has become a land of recruitment for jihadist movements. ![]() ![]() This is considered a serious risk to the region.Īnother major concern is the presence of the Taliban in Afghanistan which Lundini feels "could represent a potential element of instability for bordering countries, like Turkmenistan". Last August, the radical Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan issued a pledge of loyalty to prospective adherents. It is not without any basis as there are ample examples present to substantiate the research. The research also flagged concerns that there is "a possibility of an expansion of the Caliphate in the Eurasian region that could take place also with the adhesion of indigenous militias to ISIS, its ideology and its strategy". "There are no certain figures, but it is estimated that from these countries (Central Asian Countries) thousands of youths joined ISIS or other Islamic radical groups in Syria and Iraq," the author said. ![]() According to the author, there is a concrete possibility of the strengthening of these radical groups.
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