scholarly journals The Expanding Role of Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the Context of Inter-Regional Integration between Central Asia and South Asia: Prospects and Challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 241-249
Author(s):  
Uzma Siraj ◽  
Sartaj
Keyword(s):  
South Asia ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Spillover Effect ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Security Issue ◽  
Shanghai Cooperation Organization ◽  
Regional Powers ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Attractive Option

This paper analyzes the role of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as an effective instrument for regional security, cooperation and integration between Central and South Asia. It has the capacity to counter both traditional and non-traditional security threats. The presence of both Central Asian and South Asian states as members actually complement each other. As both face similar security issue i.e. terrorism. Energy Security of both regions is the biggest complementary factor and have bright prospects of cooperation under SCO. Moreover, the presence of China and Russia, two major regional powers having aspiration for regional integration makes it an attractive option for carrying out the regional stability and deeper integration. The role of SCO seems to be expanding in the wake of this regional integration, where cooperation between China and Russia have a spillover effect on the whole region further strengthening through cooperation in security, energy and other economic and trade matters.

National Concepts of Security and the Problem Of Integration in Transcaucasia

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-301
Author(s):  
Anush Begoyan
Keyword(s):  
Regional Integration ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Regional Powers ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
State Security ◽  
Joint Provision

AbstractThe article examines security issues of the Transcaucasian region with the focus on nonmilitary and trans-border security threats and a regional security community that also includes non-state security actors of the region, such as not-recognised autonomous entities, nations, ethnic groups, minorities, etc.This approach to regional security shifts the focus of policies from balance of power to closer regional integration and cooperation, as well as joint provision of regional security. Despite many objectives and existing obstacles to this scenario of regional development, the author sees it to be the only way toward a stable and long-term security in the region. The article argues that closer regional cooperation and integration would allow to accommodate interests and security concerns of non-state actors of the region and would bring the fate of regional issues back in the hands of the regional powers and create bases for sustainable and lasting peace in the region.

Faith and Culture

2019 ◽  
pp. 303-314
Author(s):  
Atola Longkumer
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Religious Expression ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Nation States ◽  
The Soviet Union ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Global Christianity

Of the two Asian regions, socio-economically, South Asia presents both prosperity and abject poverty, embedded in varying traditions. Central Asian states are well-endowed with natural resources and sustain a diverse cultural heritage against a backdrop of Islam. The indigenous shamanic cultures that have sustained myriad indigenous people (often described by terms such as tribals, Adivasis, minorities) for generations across South Asia need to be recognised along with its globalisation. Healing, use of traditional medicines, the position and role of women, caste hierarchy and the relationship with the other are incorporated into South Asian Christianity. ‘Anonymous Christians’ have also contributed to concepts such as ‘insider movements’ to discuss embedded followers of Jesus. In Central Asia, Charismatic Christianity is finding particular resonance. The relative freedom of religious expression has given opportunities for Christians to witness to the gospel. The potential ecumenical relationship with the existing Orthodox Church presents an opportunity for global Christianity. Christianity has received fresh interest in Central Asia since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the formation of the nation-states of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Theological creativity along with prophetic proclamation will be needed to balance these challenges of culture and faith in the region.

scholarly journals Tajikistan’s Perspective on Eurasia

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Jovid Ikromov
Keyword(s):  
South Asia ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
The West ◽  
Eurasian Continent ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
The World ◽  
Central Asian Countries

In this article, the place of Central Asia, particularly of Tajikistan, in the Eurasian continent has been examined. The slow and confident transfer of engine of the world economy from the West to the East and South increasing the role of the countries located between them. Located between Europe, Russia and South Asia, five Central Asian countries are interested in the development and participation in broader transcontinental trade and transit corridors connecting in all directions. Tajikistan has a unique opportunity to become a hub of trade and transit as it is located at the crossroads of growing ties between South and Central Asia.

scholarly journals Peran Kepemimpinan Indonesia dalam Pengelolaan Sengketa Laut Cina Selatan

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Peggy Puspa Haffsari ◽  
Yandry Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
South China Sea ◽  
South China ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Regional Powers ◽  
Limited Impact ◽  
China Sea

AbstrakPenelitian ini akan membahas peran kepemimpinan Indonesia dalam upaya pengelolaan sengketa Laut Cina Selatan (LCS). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah memahami peran negara dalam kawasan dan pengaruhnya pada dinamika keamanan di tingkat regional secara komprehensif. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan model deduktif. Kerangka analisis menggunakan konsep kepemimpinan dalam pendekatan kekuatan regional dan kerangka keamanan (Regional Powers and Security Freamwork-RPSF). Terdapat lima komponen yang menjelaskan perilaku pemimpin regional antara lain keterlibatan dalam proses inisiasi (prosess-initiation), keterlibatan dalam pembingkaian isu (issue framing), pertimbangan kepentingan (interest consideration), membangun institusi (institutional development) dan penyebaran kekuatan (deployment of power). Hasil penelitian secara umum mendapatkan bahwa peran Indonesia dalam upaya pengelolaan sengketa LCS cukup aktif namun berdampak terbatas. Peran Indonesia dikatakan aktif terlihat dari telah banyak kerja sama dan diplomasi yang dilakukan Indonesia selama dua puluh enam tahun. Peran Indonesia berdampak terbatas karena ditemukan kendala pada tiap praktek peran kepemimpinan Indonesia dalam mendorong dan mendukung terciptanya solusi internal penyelesaian sengketa LCS dari pihak-pihak yang bersengketa.Kata Kunci:  Kawasan, Keamanan, LCS, Peran, Sengketa AbstractThis research discusses the role of Indonesian leadership in the effort of managing the South China Sea (LCS) disputes. The purpose of this study is to understand the role of the state in the region and its influence on the dynamics of regional security. This study is a qualitative reseacrh with the deductive model. the analytical framework uses the concept of leadership in regional and security approaches (Regional Powers and Security Framework-RPSF). There are five components that explain the role of initiation, initiation proceedings, discussions in framing issues, considerations of interests, institutional development, and power dissemination.  This research finds out that Indonesian role in LCS dispute is quite active but limited impact. The active role of the Indonesian leadership wants to create and maintain an environment that is fulfilled the absence of open conflict in the LCS. The role of Indonesia has limited impact because it finds obstacles in every practice of Indonesia's leadership role in encouraging and supporting the creation of internal dispute solution of LCS from the parties.Key words: Dispute, Regional, Role, Security, South China Sea

scholarly journals Food Security in South Asian Countries: 1972 to 2013

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 479-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zakaria ◽  
Junyang Xi
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Trade Liberalization ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
Security Issue ◽  
Arms Trade ◽  
Political Problem ◽  
Positive Effect

The paper empirically examines the effects of trade liberalization reforms on food security in South Asia countries (sacs) using econometric analysis in a panel framework for the period from 1972 to 2013. The estimated results indicate that trade liberalization has a significant positive effect on food production and food security in the region. The results also endorse the role of agriculture factors in improving food production and food security in sacs. The findings indicate that food security is mainly a political problem in South Asia. Solving conflicts politically, violence prevention, the reduction of international arms trade, and the reduction of military expenditures and protection of civil and political rights should be central to policies that address food security issue in the region.

scholarly journals South Asian Geo-Politics from the Prism of Pak-China Relations

2017 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Adam Saud ◽  
Kinza Arif
Keyword(s):  
South Asia ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Regional Powers ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Complex Interdependence ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
The Us ◽  
Belt And Road

With the emergence of non-state actors, South Asia regional significance has augmented. The dynamics of the region were already governed under the shaky foundations due to the declared nuclear states of Pakistan and India. However, growing Sino and US interests have shifted the dynamics of the region in divergent strands; where one promotes economic integration while the other calls for defensive up-gradation measures. The very element calls for the development of alliances of different natures. To focus on Pak-China relations, despite belonging to different cultures and belief systems, both states have enjoyed strong bilateral relations. They are a clear challenge to players such as the US and India. This article is steered towards addressing the ever-changing dynamics of South Asia via providing a qualitative analysis. The ambition is to unravel the steering objectives of this alliance and address the potential challenges of the upcoming future. This research has tried to answer the following questions. What is the geopolitical importance of South Asia? Which regional and extra-regional powers have geo-political and geo-strategic interests in this region and how their interests converge and diverge with each other? The relations amidst Pakistan and China have been investigated under the realist paradigm; under the application of Balance of Threat Theory. Regional integration in the form of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) is analyzed through the lens of the Theory of Complex Interdependence. Research is based on qualitative methodology having secondary sources. It is interpretive, and critical in nature.

scholarly journals Sino-Russian Relations within the Framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Khayrulla Umarov ◽  
Kimberly Millier
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
The United States ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Shanghai Cooperation Organization ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
The Relationship

This paper explores the relationship between Russia and China within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Originally created to resolve the border issues among the Central Asian countries, Russia, and China, the organization is now focused on ensuring regional security in Central Asia. In the reapproachment of the SCO member countries, a divergence of interests emerged, primarily between Russia and China. This article presents the views of experts and specialists from Russia, China, and the United States regarding the divergence of interests and the perceived influence of the United States in the region.

scholarly journals The Grand Strategy of China Towards Central Asia: An Assessment of Chinese New Regionalism Strategy and its Geopolitical Implications for US in the Post-9/11 Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-233
Author(s):  
Hashim Ali ◽  
Muhammad Muhammadi ◽  
Yasir Masood ◽  
Sarfaraz Ali
Keyword(s):  
Regional Integration ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
World Politics ◽  
Economic Assistance ◽  
New Regionalism ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Decline

The main objective of this study is to investigate ‘why does China adopted the strategy of new regionalism, and is it looking for an era of US decline in the region in the post 9/11 era’? Both US and China have made noticeable diplomatic, foreign policy, and cultural advances in their appeal and influence in the region since the 9/11 era. In addition, the Chinese regional integration approach (SCO) with the Central Asian states and Russia and its implication for US geopolitical interest are closely analyzed in this paper. It is markedly considered that Beijing has adopted a couple of measures to undermine the US attention in the region, either in the form of a new regionalism policy (SCO), soft power, to the advanced multipolar system, to promote mutual and multifaceted dealings with its bordering countries. The results of this descriptive study indicate that the dynamic role of China has ultimately weakened the emerging role of the US in the region where Washington has already triggered and enhanced its bilateral relations with the Central Asian states. Moreover, this inclusive study examined China’s regionalism approach from distinguishing perspectives such as Economic assistance, oil diplomacy, and economic and political strategies in its rapid ascendance in world politics.

scholarly journals A QUARTER OF THE CENTURY IS ON THE GUARD OF COLLECTIVE SECURITY AGAINST THE ASYMMETRIC CONFLICTS AND HYBRID WARS (TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLLECTIVE SECURITY TREATY AND THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CSTO)

2018 ◽  
pp. 367-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Seleznev
Keyword(s):  
Regional Security ◽  
Collective Security ◽  
Shanghai Cooperation Organization ◽  
25Th Anniversary ◽  
Security Treaty ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Asymmetric Conflicts ◽  
15Th Anniversary ◽  
Central Asian Countries ◽  
Islamic Extremism

In 2017 was the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Collective Security Treaty and the 15 years of the establishment of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). This organization stands on guard for the regional security of Central Asian countries. In addition, countries in the region actively involved in the work of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which also builds its policy on the position of maintaining security in the Central Asian region. Only the coalition efforts of all interested States can provide an effective counteraction to threats of terrorism, Islamic extremism, separatism, drug trafficking. The organizational-institutional framework the CSTO and the SCO allow to the countries of the region to combat threats of the asymmetric conflicts and hybrid wars. The paper is devoted to the institutional forms, and future prospects, the capabilities and problem points of cooperation in the field of security in the framework of these international organizations.

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