... they recommend rather than demand it. The composition of the government is also a domestic matter for each country, and the three years of Taliban rule show that the movement has confirmed its internal legitimacy. Recommendations for inclusivity from Russia, Iran or other Central Asian states imply that a government representing a broader political spectrum would better serve the interests of the country and society, and therefore be more stable. Representation of different political forces, including ethno-political ones,...
Policy Brief #52/2024
Policy Brief #52/2024
The role of Central Asian countries in regional and global political processes has increased significantly recently. Russia and China have contributed to this growth more than any other extra-regional player, diversifying their trade and economic ties with Central Asian countries, demonstrating an interest in strengthening their “sustainable security.” At the same ...
... and logistical structure of regional cooperation, but also for establishing a separate security space and political dialogue in the South Caucasus.
Energy, transport and logistics are the core and most promising spheres in expanding cooperation in the Russia — Azerbaijan — Central Asia triangle. The parties are ready to continue discussing new investment projects in the Caspian region and access to external markets.
There is a need for further institutionalization of the Caspian Five group to address many common issues,...
... elaboration of a common development strategy bolstered economically.
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, blurring the SCO’s regional security functionality means that one cannot always see a clear boundary between the SCO and the CSTO, especially since a number of countries, including Russia, are members of both structures. Moreover, if we take the Central Asian track, it is the CSTO that remains the real guarantor of high-level security for the countries of the region in the face of current challenges and threats, while the SCO’s tools for protecting the national interests of its member states ...
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Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) staff participated in the congress. RIAC also organized and co-organized several thematic sections.
On April 26, RIAC and Tomsk State University (TSU) held a section themed “Educational Cooperation Between Russia and Central Asian Nations Amid Internationalization of Higher Education.” The welcome remarks were delivered by RIAC Director General Ivan Timofeev and TSU Vice Rector for International Affairs Artyom Rykun. Reports were presented by Galina Savchuk, Head ...
... Central Asian countries under the BRI. How do you view this narrative?
Morgulov:
We hold a positive attitude toward the development of equal and mutually beneficial cooperation among all members of the international community, especially China and Central Asian countries that are friendly to Russia. We believe that strengthening cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in various fields is an important factor in maintaining regional stability and stimulating economic growth. The security, stability, and well-being of Central ...
In the coming years, Russia’s policy in the Eurasian space will most likely be aimed at avoiding excessive obligations, but at the same time strengthening relations with those countries that are really interested in cooperating with Moscow, as well as strengthening the ...
... launching an offensive against the rear of Moscow and Beijing. However, the lack of direct access to these countries, as well as their own responsible policies, makes such a prospect unlikely. Moreover, these same factors determine the serious influence of Russia on the security of Central Asia and potentially significant influence from China. Although Beijing has so far shown no desire to take direct responsibility for security in Central Asia, in the future we may see a more active policy from the Chinese government.
We have observed ...
... cusp of Eurasia, a region which is generally understood to be encompassing countries that were erstwhile under the Soviet shadow, is more generally known for its historical linkages to South Asia and, more importantly for our understanding, with India.
Russia, which sits as a neighbor to all of the republics of Central Asia, is considered to be quite influential in the region as well due to its geographically encompassing presence. Apart from defense cooperation, India has also begun investing in connectivity projects in the recent years, transforming economic ...
RIAC, Institute of Far Eastern Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Institute of International Studies at Fudan University Report #78 / 2022
RIAC, Institute of Far Eastern Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Institute of International Studies at Fudan University Report #78 ...
