An introduction to theatre today in Central Asia and Afghanistan is a new e-publication written by Simon Tordjman for the IETM. "Situated at the crossroads of the Silk Road between East and West, the Central Asian countries have long been home to people representing a wide variety of cultures. Central Asia is a unique cultural area that has long witnessed encounters between ancient civilizations and cultures and where many religions and beliefs, tangible and intangible heritages and sedentary and nomadic peoples continue to intermingle". The book starts from the Regional Theatre Meeting held in Dushanbe, September 2005. It goes on to address various themes including Mobility and Networking; Education for Artists and Cultural Operators; The Power of Tradition & New Tendencies; Independence of Theatre and Liberty of Expression and includes country profiles from Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. To download the document CLICK HERE.