Consequences of the Ukrainian Crisis for Central Asia: Shock and Awe

... circumstances, the almost universal conceptualization of the idea that “national security is the security of the political regime” has become the main consequence, which is vividly illustrated by the rescheduling of the presidential elections in Kazakhstan from 2016 to 2015. Eurasian integration: deep water or still water? The immediate reaction to the events in Ukraine reflects mounting apprehension in Central Asia over national sovereignty and territorial integrity, increased fears of “Russian neo-imperialism,” as well as growing uncertainty about its future foreign policy positioning. www.irna.ir Irina Zviagelskaya: In Search of Support ...