A Media Corridor: Soft Strategic Depth: Concept of Media Corridor Between Pakistan and Central Asia
A Media Corridor: Soft Strategic Depth: Concept of Media Corridor Between Pakistan and Central Asia

Author: Hafiz Muhammad Salman

Publisher:

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9781636480992

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This Book presents an exhaustive review of the media environment, suggests a direction for the development of a Media Corridor between Pakistan and the Central Asian States. The Author has a view that the object of this research is to present a review and develop a concept of media corridor for summarizing the media strategies for local decisionmakers can employ to deal with the country image in the Central Asian States; And the Central Asian States, Namely; Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. A number of the studies show that the word global village has been given to the world just for because of media. The media has a plethora impact on the world, it can make our society as a "Global village", and it can provide a chance for our business to make in easy trade. The Media can perform a role as a Watchdog, Mirror of society for the crimes and critical issues. According to Walker (2011) in ten years past, "Public diplomacy is conduced into the 2 main frameworks, namely; "State to public and public to the public". In this book the Author describes the media environment and current media situation in landlocked countries from Central Asia based on the different experts interviews and reports from foreign governments and press rightsdefender institutions, and it provides evidence of the difficulties which come ahead if media freedom is not to develop in Central Asia. This concept like the "media corridor" will support the media associations, organizations, educational institutions that promote the media freedom and lobbying for appropriate legislation and journalists' rights. And it will also provide a general overview of the current situation of media environment in the country concerned. The purpose of this book is to raise the awareness of Media Corridor among the Pakistan and Central Asian States in the region as well as to trigger a serious debate around the issues to identify on Television Screens and how to address them in the region. The development of Media Corridor will make the opportunities in future for both side of the countries governments to development their Media Organizations, infrastructure and take a positive step for economic developments in the region. It is clear that the development of Media Corridor in between Pakistan and the Central Asian States will provide the traction and opportunities for the long term to the people belonging from the both side.

China's Belt and Road: A Game Changer?
China's Belt and Road: A Game Changer?

Author: Alessia Amighini (a cura di)

Publisher: Edizioni Epoké

Published: 2017-07-11

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 8899647631

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Officially announced by Xi Jinping in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has since become the centrepiece of China’s economic diplomacy. It is a commitment to ease bottlenecks to Eurasian trade by improving and building networks of connectivity across Central and Western Asia, where the BRI aims to act as a bond for the projects of regional cooperation and integration already in progress in Southern Asia. But it also reaches out to the Middle East as well as East and North Africa, a truly strategic area where the Belt joins the Road. Europe, the end-point of the New Silk Roads, both by land and by sea, is the ultimate geographic destination and political partner in the BRI. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the BRI, its logic, rationale and implications for international economic and political relations.

Engaging Central Asia
Engaging Central Asia

Author: Bhavna Dave

Publisher: CEPS

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 929079707X

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"In July 2007, the European Union initiated a fundamentally new approach to the countries of Central Asia. The launch of the EU Strategy for Central Asia signals a qualitative shift in the Union's relations with a region of the world that is of growing importance as a supplier of energy, is geographically situated in a politically sensitive area - between China, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and the south Caucasus - and contains some of the most authoritarian political regimes in the world. In this volume, leading specialists from Europe, the United States and Central Asia explore the key challenges facing the European Union as it seeks to balance its policies between enhancing the Union's energy, business and security interests in the region while strengthening social justice, democratisation efforts and the protection of human rights. With chapters devoted to the Union's bilateral relations with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan and to the vital issues of security and democratisation, 'Engaging Central Asia' provides the first comprehensive analysis of the EU's strategic initiative in a part of the world that is fast emerging as one of the key regions of the 21st century."--BOOK JACKET.

The People's Liberation Army and Contingency Planning in China
The People's Liberation Army and Contingency Planning in China

Author: Andrew Scobell

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-04-26

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781365073724

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How will China use its increasing military capabilities in the future? China faces a complicated security environment with a wide range of internal and external threats. Rapidly expanding international interests are creating demands for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to conduct new missions ranging from protecting Chinese shipping from Somali pirates to evacuating citizens from Libya. The most recent Chinese defense white paper states that the armed forces must "make serious preparations to cope with the most complex and difficult scenarios . . . so as to ensure proper responses . . . at any time and under any circumstances." Based on a conference co-sponsored by Taiwan's Council of Advanced Policy Studies, RAND, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and National Defense University, The People's Liberation Army and Contingency Planning in China brings together leading experts from the United States and Taiwan to examine how the PLA prepares for a range of domestic, border, and maritime...

Chinese Perspectives on the Belt and Road Initiative
Chinese Perspectives on the Belt and Road Initiative

Author: Joel Wuthnow

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781978092525

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One of Chinese president Xi Jinping's signature foreign policy programs is the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a web of infrastructure development plans designed to increase Eurasian economic integration. Chinese official rhetoric on the BRI focuses on its economic promise and progress, often in altruistic terms: all countries have been invited to board this "express train" to wealth and prosperity. Missing from the rhetoric is much discussion of the initiative's security dimensions and implications. Chinese officials avoid describing the strategic benefits they think the BRI could produce, while also gliding over major security risks and concerns. Yet at the unofficial level, China's security community has paid close attention to these issues, probing in great depth the gains Beijing can expect, the challenges it will face, and the new demands it will have to satisfy. Understanding those Chinese assessments is helpful as the United States considers how, when, and in what capacity to engage the BRI.

The Return of Foreign Fighters to Central Asia
The Return of Foreign Fighters to Central Asia

Author: Thomas Lynch

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-02-03

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9781542915311

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Central Asia is the third largest point of origin for Salafi jihadist foreign fighters in the conflagration in Syria and Iraq, with more than 4,000 total fighters joining the conflict since 2012 and 2,500 reportedly arriving in the 2014-2015 timeframe alone. As the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) continues to lose territory under duress from U.S.-led anti-ISIL coalition activities, some predict that many may return home bent on jihad and generating terror and instability across Central Asia. Yet several factors indicate that such an ominous foreign fighter return may not materialize. Among these factors are that a majority of Central Asians fighting for ISIL and the al-Nusra Front in Syria and Iraq are recruited while working abroad in Russia, often from low-wage jobs under poor conditions making the recruits ripe for radicalization. In addition, many of those heading for jihad in Syria and the Levant expect that they are on a "one way journey," some to martyrdom but most for a completely new life, and do not plan a return. Most Central Asian states face their greatest risk of domestic instability and violent extremism as a reaction to political repression and counterterrorism (CT) policies that counterproductively conflate political opposition and the open practice of Islam with a domestic jihadist threat. If improperly calibrated, greater U.S. CT assistance to address foreign fighter returns may strengthen illiberal regime short-term focus on political power consolidation, overplay the limited risks of foreign fighter returns, and increase the risks of domestic unrest and future instability. The United States has few means to pressure Central Asian regimes into policies that address the main drivers of domestic radicalization, such as political inclusion and religious freedom. Although an imperfect instrument, U.S. security assistance-and the specific subset of CT assistance-is a significant lever. U.S. CT assistance for Central Asia should eschew additional general lethal assistance and instead scope security attention toward border security intelligence and physical capacity enhancements. This CT aid should be paired with important, complementary socioeconomic programs that help with countering violent extremism, including greater religious and political openness along with support for the Central Asian diaspora.

Soft Power and Diplomatic Strategies in Asia and the Middle East
Soft Power and Diplomatic Strategies in Asia and the Middle East

Author: Zreik, Mohamad

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-04-01

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13:

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In a world witnessing the transformative rise of China, the intricate dynamics of its soft power diplomacy have become a focal point of global attention. As geopolitical landscapes shift, the need to understand how China crafts its foreign policy, especially through the strategic use of soft power, becomes imperative. Soft Power and Diplomatic Strategies in Asia and the Middle East is a crucial resource to unraveling these complexities. The book addresses the post-COVID-19 changes in China's soft power application, providing an in-depth, comparative analysis of its diplomatic endeavors in the Middle East and East Asia. By exploring cultural exchanges, economic collaborations, and religious engagements, the book offers nuanced insights into China's strategies, making it an indispensable tool for academics, policymakers, diplomats, and those intrigued by contemporary geopolitics. This book aims to dissect the multifaceted approaches China employs to achieve its diplomatic objectives. From cultural initiatives to economic partnerships and religious engagements, the book unravels the adaptability and complexity of China's foreign policy mechanisms. Its primary objective is to provide a comparative framework for studying China's soft power diplomacy, filling a notable gap in existing scholarship. The interdisciplinary approach ensures rich, diverse analyses, fostering dialogues across international relations, Asian studies, and political science. By offering new theories, methodologies, and empirical data, the book not only challenges existing notions but also sparks further academic inquiry into the strategic use of soft power in foreign policy.