The States of Central Asia and the South Caucasus in the Geopolitical Interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The States of Central Asia and the South Caucasus in the Geopolitical Interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Author: Jura Latifov

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-12-13

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781981725205

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The monograph is devoted to the study of the formation and implementation of the geopolitical strategy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Central Asia and the South Caucasus in the period after the states gained political independence in these regions (1992-2016). Chronological sequence reflects the specific features of the development of political processes in the states of Central Asia and the South Caucasus, as well as in Iran itself, the formation of the foreign policy of these states in the process of intergovernmental bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The book is intended for political scientists, international experts, researchers, students, undergraduates and postgraduates studying modern problems of interaction of the Islamic Republic of Iran with the states of Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

The New Geopolitics of the South Caucasus
The New Geopolitics of the South Caucasus

Author: Shireen T. Hunter

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-09-22

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1498564976

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This collection surveys the three South Caucasian states’ economic, social and political evolution since their independence in 1991. It assesses their successes and failures in these areas, including their attempts to build new national identities and value systems to replace Soviet-era structures. It explains the interplay of domestic and international factors that have affected their performance and influenced the balance of their successes and shortcomings. It focuses on the policies pursued by key regional and international actors towards the region and assesses the effects of regional and international rivalries on these states’ development, as well as on the prospects for regional cooperation and conflict resolution. Finally, it analyzes a number regional and international developments which could affect the future trajectory of these states’ evolution.

Islam, Oil, and Geopolitics
Islam, Oil, and Geopolitics

Author: Elizabeth Van Wie Davis

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780742541290

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Since the tragic events of September 11, Central Asia has been drawn into the intense struggle of the international community against the forces of religious extremism and transnational crime. The great powers were able to put aside their geopolitical differences in order to crush al-Qaeda and the Taliban. With the marginalization of the Taliban and the eviction of al-Qaeda from Afghanistan, however, the tension between the great powers is notably increasing, as is the discomfort of Central Asian states who find themselves, their political development, and their oil reserves in the middle of a renewed Great Game. Islam, Oil, and Geopolitics is a truly international volume, including chapters written by senior scholars, upcoming students in the field, prominent diplomats, and renowned academics from Russia, China, the United States, and the Central Asian republics. They collaborate to focus on three important issues that are usually--and unfortunately--analyzed separately: Islamic political issues, energy security, and geopolitical maneuvering. Once an obscure and little-known region, Central Asia has become an important test of America's ability to consistently promote global liberal change, of Russia's true foreign policy agenda, and of China's readiness to translate economic power into political influence. Terrorism, economics, and politics all converge in this strategic region, with important implications for Asia and the world. This significant and timely volume helps readers understand current events in Central Asia and how those events affect the rest of the world. Contributions by: Kamoludin Abdullaev, Rouben Azizian, Gaye Christoffersen, Elizabeth Van Wie Davis, Feng Shaolei, Pan Guang, Shireen Hunter, Alisher Khamidov, Mikhail A. Konarovsky, Najibullah Lafraie, Murat Laumulin, Sergey I. Lounev, Aleksei V. Malashenko, Orhon Myadar, Manabu Shimizu, Thomas W. Simons Jr., Robert Smith, Sergei Troush, Kang Wu, and Shi Yinhong.

Energy and Conflict in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Energy and Conflict in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Author: Robert Ebel

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2000-11-28

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 0742578321

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This timely study is the first to examine the relationship between competition for energy resources and the propensity for conflict in the Caspian region. Taking the discussion well beyond issues of pipeline politics and the significance of Caspian oil and gas to the global market, the book offers significant new findings concerning the impact of energy wealth on the political life and economies of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. The contributors, a leading group of scholars and policymakers, explore the differing interests of ruling elites, the political opposition, and minority ethnic and religious groups region-wide. Placing Caspian development in the broader international relations context, the book assesses the ways in which Russia, China, Iran, and Turkey are fighting to protect their interests in the newly independent states and how competition for production contracts and pipeline routes influences regional security. Specific chapters also link regional issues to central questions of international politics and to theoretical debates over the role of energy wealth in political and economic development worldwide. Woven throughout the implications for U.S. policy, giving the book wide appeal to policymakers, corporate executives, energy analysts, and scholars alike.

After Empire
After Empire

Author: Jed C. Snyder

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1997-02

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780788146664

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When the Soviet Union collapsed, no states were less prepared for independence than the 5 republics of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan. This book includes papers and discussions presented at a conf. of scholars from the U.S., Russia, Europe, and the Middle East who gathered to examine the region's political, economic, social, and security evolution since 1989. The papers are arranged by themes: the struggle for identity; the roots of Islam in Central Asia: a brief primer; Moscow's security perspective, the commonwealth, and interstate relations; and security implications of the competition for influence among neighboring states.

Conflict Areas in the Caucasus and Central Asia
Conflict Areas in the Caucasus and Central Asia

Author: Arda Özkan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-01-25

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1793651264

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The Caucasus region and Central Asia covers a large part of the Eurasian. Both regions, where Russia and China have a serious influence and visibility, also have a location that reflects the hegemonic expectations of both these actors. In this context, domestic political developments and even internal conflicts in the region can be linked to the policies of Russia and China to a certain extent and have the potential to affect the motives of these two powers. Although Central Asia is rich in natural resources, it is landlocked and has lagged other nations in terms of agricultural production and industrial development. Although the Caucasus is divided into the North, the territory of Russia, and the South, where three independent states are located, it is insufficient in terms of production and development. The Caucasus stands out especially with energy projects and its feature of being a commercial corridor.

From the Gulf to Central Asia
From the Gulf to Central Asia

Author: Anoushiravan Ehteshami

Publisher: University of Exeter Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780859894517

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Religion, hydro-carbons, transportation needs and ethnic relations with the Gulf states have been rediscovered by the new republics - the study of which provides the basic subject matter for the book.

The Role of Iran and the United States of America in Geopolitics of Central Asia
The Role of Iran and the United States of America in Geopolitics of Central Asia

Author: Guli Yuldasheva

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9789934567025

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This monograph by Dr. Guli Yuldasheva offers a fresh, detailed overview of geopolitical and geoeconomic (energy and transport-transit corridors) processes in modern Central Asia through the prism of the regional policies and mutual interaction of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States."Several writers have touched on the separate policies of Iran and of the United States in these five states: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. But until the appearance of Dr. Yuldasheva’s book, no one had considered the two together and in relation to one another. To Yuldasheva’s great credit she has moved beyond the slogans and clichés with which the strategies and policies of both countries are often described. Instead, she presents them in practical terms. In doing so she enables the reader to discern possibilities regarding their future trajectories that might not otherwise be apparent. Moreover, Yuldasheva has viewed the actions of both countries from the perspective of Central Asia. Unlike many earlier analysts, she assumes that Central Asia is a region in its own right, with its own distinctive interests and values.”—S. Frederick Starr, Founding Chairman, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program.

Central Asia
Central Asia

Author: Ajay Patnaik

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-31

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1317266404

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Throughout history, Central Asia has formed an important strategic link between the East and the West and been described as the ‘great pivot’ in the early-twentieth century. This book looks at the relations between the Central Asian states and major external powers. It shows how these nations have kept the fragile geopolitics of the region free of the so-called ‘New Great Game’. The volume evaluates the roles of major powers such as Russia, United States, China, Iran, and Turkey, as well as India and its ‘Silk Road Strategy’. It also compares the regional geopolitics of Central Asia with its neighbour Caucasus. The study indicates how, despite limited inter-state cooperation, the region has prevented conflicts and wars, due to which these states have been able to enjoy greater strategic autonomy in their dealings with other countries. The book will benefit scholars and researchers of international relations, political and strategic studies, area studies, and Central Asian studies apart from the interested general reader.