Exeter Central Asian Studies events in Autumn 2012 – Exeter Central Asian Studies Network

3 Oct, 3.00-4.30pm: John Heathershaw, University of Exeter, “Power without movement: explaining the organisation and success of local interest protests in Kyrgyzstan and beyond” (Politics Department Seminar), Kolade Teaching Room, Building One, The Business School

23 Oct, 1-5pm: HALF-DAY WORKSHOP: NEOLIBERALISM AND THE STATE IN RUSSIA AND CENTRAL ASIA, Amory 239AB

31 Oct, 1-2.30pm: Zamira Dildorbekova, University of Exeter, “Contemporary Ismaili Renewal: Khorog Events in Perspective”, Amory 239AB.

14 Nov, 1-2.30pm: Bhavna Dave, School of Oriental and African Studies, Amory 239C, tbc

24-25 Nov: CONFERENCE: Islam in Central Asia: Ritual, Politics and Resistance, Institute for Arab and Islamic Studies

Speakers include Johan Rasanayagam, John Schoberlein, Stephane Dudoignon, Emmanuel Karagiannis, Tim Epkenhans

5 Dec, 1-2.30pm: FILM: My Perestoika, Amory 239AB

About ExCAS

The Exeter Central Asian Studies research group (ExCAS) was formed in 2010 and now includes as active members around ten doctoral students and alumni, including five members of the University of Central Asia’s Faculty Development Programme, as well as academic staff, honorary fellows and associates of the University of Exeter. The group includes scholars of Political Science, Sociology, Islamic studies, social mobilization, civil society, gender studies, conflict studies and International Relations.

Our focus is the five former Soviet Central Asian republics plus Afghanistan but our seminars and events frequently include persons with interests in neighbouring or comparable regions including Chinese Turkestan, Russia, the Caucasus, Iran, Turkey and other parts of the Middle East.

Please contact John Heathershaw for further information.