Complex regionalism in Central Asia: Local, regional, and global factors. (19th December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rakhimov, Mirzokhid A.
• Is Part Of: Cambridge journal of Eurasian studies. Volume 2(2018)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 13
• Publication Date: 2018-12-19
• Subjects: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) -- Central Asia -- regional organizations -- Central Asian Cooperation Organization (CACO); Eurasia -- Periodicals; 950
• DOI: 10.22261/CJES.J6Y3O7
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2514-4634

Abstract

Abstract: Regional cooperation and integration are among the most important trends in contemporary international relations. The Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have joined pre-eminent international organizations and institutions, such as the UN and OSCE. However, there are challenges, similarities and contradictions within the multilateral relationships in Central Asia (such as the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Silk Road Economic Belt, Central Asia plus USA (C5+1), the EU strategy, Central Asia plus Japan, Central Asia–Republic of Korea and others). Moreover, there are link between local–regional–global processes in Central Asia. Descriptions and explanations must take into account particular local and regional situations, as well as internal and regional economies, cultures, and politics. Transformations are affected by the competitive international environment. Current and future Central Asian transformation will be prompted by interlinking local, regional, transregional, and global issues and challenges.