scholarly journals Eurasian Vector of Foreign Policy of the Republic of Korea: the Factor of Central Asia

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 70-87
Author(s):  
M. A. Bulanakova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Northern Policy

The article studies the role of cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Central Asian countries in the context of a continental strategy for Korea’s New Northern policy. The authors consider the main political discourses of the continental policy of the Republic of Korea, such as the problem of resolving the “Korean issue”, the problem of balancing interests in the East Asian region, and the problem of diversifying traditional partnerships. Korea’s foreign policy is interpreted within the framework of the “middle power” concept. An important part of the study is the analysis of cooperation between RoK and Central Asia both on a multilateral and bilateral basis. It is obvious that uneven two-way interaction of Korea with the Central Asian countries, encourages the RoK to implement specific projects relevant to the partners, at the same time, the RoK uses multilateral cooperation, to predict the cooperation prospects in the most relevant areas of cooperation — health, environment, digital policy. Attracting data of the current situation in the region and the world, the author notes important changes in the foreign policy of RoK, first of all, the ODA strengthening as an important tool for strengthening Korea in a specific region, as an important resource for solving problems of the pandemic COVID-19 impact. As the research result, the author comes to the conclusion that the implementation of the Eurasian vector in Korea’s foreign policy is a natural and necessary condition for the further development of Korea as a regional and global player. Cooperation with Central Asia is a priority resource for developing RoK’s international influence and an important component of the new Northern policy.

scholarly journals PROSPECTS FOR A INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN CENTRAL ASIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
D. V. Men ◽  
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N. E. Khamitova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Central Asia ◽  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
Intercultural Dialogue ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
Intercultural Experience ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Cultural Dialogue

This article examines the intercultural experience of Central Asian countries and the Republic of Korea. Today, the study of such a cultural dialogue between countries both in terms of the development of cultural cooperation and in relation to the policy of multiculturalism is relevant. Proof of this is 28 years of experience in the successful development of cooperation between countries.

scholarly journals Results of the Presidential Elections in Uzbekistan: The Economic and Political Course of Sh. Mirziyoyev

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-114
Author(s):  
E. Ionova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Presidential Elections ◽  
Economic Reforms ◽  
Social Program ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
The Social ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
The Republic

The main result of the presidential elections in Uzbekistan held on October 24, 2021 was that President Sh. Mirziyoyev received a mandate to further implement his economic and political course which provisions were set out in his election program. In the elections opponents of the president, representing in general pro-government parties, were unable to provide an effective alternative to the president's program, which, moreover, accumulated many of their proposals. In the next five years, the republic which economy is the fastest growing in Central Asia will face further economic reforms. Their effect will largely depend on the objective conditions associated primarily with the pandemic. The social program of the president, if it is actually implemented, can help smooth out the negative consequences of market reforms. Mirziyoyev’s foreign policy reflected new geopolitical landmarks of the Central Asian countries, including Afghanistan and Turkey. At the same time, the development of relations between Uzbekistan and Russia is increasing, indicating the desire of Tashkent under the leadership of Mirziyoyev to maintain balance in relations with leading foreign policy players. As a result, it can be stated that today the President of Uzbekistan has strong positions both within the country and abroad.

Japan’s Central Asia Policy Revisited: National Identity, Interests, and Foreign Policy Discourses

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 853-867
Author(s):  
Sabina Insebayeva
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Policy Discourse ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Policy Choices ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Central Asian Countries

AbstractThis article focuses on the nature of Japan’s foreign policy formulation and legitimization through a study of its interaction with Central Asian countries. The article examines foreign policy discourse that constructs Japan’s “self” vis-à-vis Central Asian “other.” It reveals the textual mechanism through which reality, objects, and subjects are constructed, and it interprets the official statements contained in several foreign policy initiatives, in particular, the “Eurasian (Silk Road) Diplomacy,” the “Central Asia plus Japan,” and the “Arc of Freedom and Prosperity,” as an attempt to understand the intersubjective knowledge and analytical lens through which Japanese foreign policy makers conceive and interpret the constructed “reality,” produce foreign policy choices, and choose among identified alternatives.

scholarly journals Transformation of transport-geographic space of Central Asian countries in the Post-Soviet era

2021 ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Viktor Fedorko
Keyword(s):  
Central Asia ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Soviet Period ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Geographic Space ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Transport Logistics

The structural and morphological restructuring of the transport-geographic systems of the countries of Central Asia has become a reflection of the radical transformation of the geopolitical space of the region in the post-Soviet era. From the very beginning of a new period of development in the countries of the region, the disintegration of a single (end-to-end) road transport framework that developed during the Soviet period was consistently taking place. This was due to the desire of the countries of the region to minimize their own transport dependence on neighbors, while simultaneously enhancing transport-logistics advantages to exert geopolitical pressure on neighboring states. Under the influence of the corresponding geostrategic landmarks, the countries of the region have consistently built a new configuration of transport-logistics systems during the post-Soviet period. The article examines the changes in the geography of the main road transport communications of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan that have occurred over the past three decades. It was revealed that the most morphologically transformed transport systems of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, characterized by relatively favorable geomorphological conditions for transport construction and more significant economic opportunities. In the predominantly mountainous terrain of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, which also have a significantly more modest investment potential, the transformation of the transport-geographic space has occurred to a less pronounced degree. Special attention is paid to the prospects for the reintegration of transport systems of the Central Asian countries, which emerged after 2016, in connection with the profound changes in Uzbekistan's foreign policy towards the border countries of Central Asia, initiated and consistently implemented by the new leadership of the republic, headed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

PAKISTAN'S PARTNERSHIP RELATIONS WITH CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES AT THE PRESENT TIME

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Nazar Xayitov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Central Asian Countries

This article analyzes the current foreign policy of Pakistan in Central Asia and condition of its relations with the countries of the region. The prospects for this relationship are also highlighted in various ongoing cooperation projects.

scholarly journals MAIN FEATURES OF CHINA-KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION

2020 ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Gelvig Svetlana
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Economic Integration ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Positive Effect

Kazakhstan is the largest and most developed state among Central Asian countries, with rich base of natural resources. In its foreign policy, Kazakhstan places the development of good-neighborly relations with China on the first place. In turn, for the People’s Republic of China, Kazakhstan is the second largest trading partner after Russia and the biggest hub for further transportation of goods, which has big positive effect on economic relations between these two countries. The Chinese factor is constantly operating for the foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This paper studies economic integration and main features of trade and economic cooperation in China- Kazakhstan relations.

ESTABLISHING AND DEVELOPING PROSPECTS OF CENTRAL ASIAN VECTOR IN JAPANESE FOREIGN POLICY

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Durdona Madaminova ◽  
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Khilola Mustapova ◽  
Barno Suyunova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Japanese Politics ◽  
Current State ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
The Social ◽  
Central Asian Countries

This article is devoted to the analysis of Japanese politics in Central Asia. The interests and opportunities of Japan have been carefully studied. The article discusses the social,political and cultural issues between Japan and Central Asian countries. The author examines the current state and prospects of political and economic cooperation between Japan and Central Asian countries, joint efforts to address the problems and threats facing sustainable development of the region, which must be addressed in the development of bilateral and multilateral relations - logistics and investment cooperation.

scholarly journals Interdependence of the Interests of the United States, China and Russia in Central Asia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 88-98
Author(s):  
A. V. Toropygin ◽  
A. E. Mendagaziev
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
New States ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Independent Existence

Central Asia is the union republics of former Central Asia and Kazakhstan, which became independent countries after the USSR collapse. The formation of new states and regions is associated with both internal challenges and the influence of external extra-regional forces. The purpose of the article is analyzing the interests and influence of the United States, China, and Russia on the Central Asia development, as well as the perception of these forces in the region. Various stages of this influence from the moment of its appearance to the present time are analyzed. The authors concluded that the countries of Central Asia during its independent existence perceived powers in the triangle USA — Russia — China differently, which was a prerequisite for the formation of their multi-vector foreign policy. The balance of interests of Russia’s, the United States’ and China’s presence in the region is vital for the Central Asian countries, it provides an independent foreign policy course and development of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, contributing to a stable situation in the region.

scholarly journals Activities of US Grant Foundations and Non-Governmental Organizations in Central Asian Countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 115-129
Author(s):  
N. Silakov
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Private Foundations ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
The Us ◽  
Central Asian Countries

The article analyzes the interrelation of the US grant foundations and non-governmental organizations with the civil society in Central Asia from 2000 to 2020. Main priorities of their activities in each country of the region and evolution of their approaches depending on domestic and foreign policy events and trends are explored. The dynamics of project activities of private foundations financing socio-humanitarian and socio-political spheres is also analyzed.

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