Factors of soft power in regional processes of Central Asia Mukaddam Akhmedova; Supervisor: Ergün Özgür

Yazar: Katkıda bulunan(lar):Dil: İngilizce Yayın ayrıntıları:Nicosia Cyprus International University 2014Tanım: VII, 102 p. 30.5 cm CDİçerik türü:
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1 INTRODUCTION
5 CONCEPT OF SOFT POWER AND ITS POTENTIAL IN CENTRAL ASIA
7 SOFT POWER AS A CONTESTED CONCEPT
10 THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SOFT POWER IN COMTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
10 Realist Approach to Soft Power
11 Liberal Approach to Soft Power
11 Constructivist Approach to Soft Power
12 Role of No-State Actors As Provider of Soft Power in Central Asia
13 Measurement of Soft Power
15 CENTRAL ASIA: OBJECT AND SUBJECT OF SOFT POWER
16 Historical Origin of Central Asia
18 Geographical Location of Central Asia
18 Geopolitical Views on the Region
19 External Factors in Central Asia
21 Changes in Geopolitical of Central Asia and Soft Power Factors in XXI Century
25 SOFT POWER POLICIES OF KEY EXTERNAL FACTORS
25 THE US INTEREST IN CENTRAL ASIA
26 Formal Channels of Influence of the
26 Informal Channels of the US Soft Power Policy
29 Changes in the US Soft Power Policy
30 THE EUROPEAN UNION'S INTERESTS IN CENTRAL ASIA
30 Cooperation Strategy
31 Challenges to the EU's Soft Power Political
34 RUSSIANS FEDERATION'S INTERESTS IN CENTRAL ASIA
35 Formal Channels of Influence
36 ''Rossotrudnichestvo'' As a Main Tool of Russain Soft Power
38 Factor of Migration and Soft Power
39 Science and Education
39 Humatarian Assistance and Cooperation Influences
40 Challenges to Russian Soft Power
41 CHINA'S INTEREST IN CENTRAL ASIA
44 China's Cultural and Educational Cooperation in Central Asia
47 USAGE OF SOFT POWER IN CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES
47 KAZAKHASTAN
50 KRYGYZSTAN
54 TAJIKISTAN AND TURKMENISTAN
58 UZBEKISTAN
65 CONCLUSION
69 REFERENCES
Özet: 'ABSTRACT Soft power is simply defined by Nye (2004a, p.5) as ''getting others to want the outcomes that you want' .It is an influential factor in contemporary international relations. The phenomenon of soft power is still poorly examined in Central Asia. At the same time, this is a region where acute geopolitical competition among leading powers such as Russia, the US, China and the EU. The analysis of factors os soft power in the leading extrargional processes and the study of foreign policy line of these states.In turn , Central Asian countries also tend to use soft power to advance their interests. However, their activities are affected by the relative lack of experience in the organization of the relevant work, and limited economic resources.The thesis reveals the phenomenon of soft power and its influence on regional developments in Central Asia. The concept of soft power , various approaches to its understanding,spesifics of the situation in Central Asia, which have an influence on potential and possibilities of effects of effects of soft power have been mentioned.In addition, the research analyzed specifics of soft power have been mentioned. In addition, the research analyzed specifics of soft power in foreign policies of leading non-regional actors such as the United States ,Russia, China and the European Union ,as well as the other countries in the region. Possibilities of using soft power during geopolitical transformation of Central Asian region are examined in the work. European Union's policy towards Central Asia focuses on using soft power.The influence of the European Union on regional processes remains relatively small (Melvin,2012). The US considers soft power as one of the attributes of its foreign policy. The main instruments of the US influence are the USAID and international non-governmental organizations (Balashin,2013). Although the US and the EU are trying to use their soft power tools,the main external actors in Central Asia are Russia and China. Russia uses 'Rossotrudnichestvo', while China uses Confucius Institute as their main tool of soft power. Soft power plays an important role in regional processes in Central Asia States in the region are inferior in their capabilities to leading extra-regional actors, but the existing potential, especially in cultural, historical and organizational aspects could turn two leading regional actors, i.e. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. They use soft power in terms of their cultural and historical heritage. Morever, Kazakhstan uses appeal of nomadic past of Kazakh people, while Uzbekistan uses its touristic capabilities. Keywords: Central Asian countries, US soft power, Russian soft power, Chinese soft power, EU's soft power, non-governmental organizations.'
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'ABSTRACT Soft power is simply defined by Nye (2004a, p.5) as ''getting others to want the outcomes that you want' .It is an influential factor in contemporary international relations. The phenomenon of soft power is still poorly examined in Central Asia. At the same time, this is a region where acute geopolitical competition among leading powers such as Russia, the US, China and the EU. The analysis of factors os soft power in the leading extrargional processes and the study of foreign policy line of these states.In turn , Central Asian countries also tend to use soft power to advance their interests. However, their activities are affected by the relative lack of experience in the organization of the relevant work, and limited economic resources.The thesis reveals the phenomenon of soft power and its influence on regional developments in Central Asia. The concept of soft power , various approaches to its understanding,spesifics of the situation in Central Asia, which have an influence on potential and possibilities of effects of effects of soft power have been mentioned.In addition, the research analyzed specifics of soft power have been mentioned. In addition, the research analyzed specifics of soft power in foreign policies of leading non-regional actors such as the United States ,Russia, China and the European Union ,as well as the other countries in the region. Possibilities of using soft power during geopolitical transformation of Central Asian region are examined in the work. European Union's policy towards Central Asia focuses on using soft power.The influence of the European Union on regional processes remains relatively small (Melvin,2012). The US considers soft power as one of the attributes of its foreign policy. The main instruments of the US influence are the USAID and international non-governmental organizations (Balashin,2013). Although the US and the EU are trying to use their soft power tools,the main external actors in Central Asia are Russia and China. Russia uses 'Rossotrudnichestvo', while China uses Confucius Institute as their main tool of soft power. Soft power plays an important role in regional processes in Central Asia States in the region are inferior in their capabilities to leading extra-regional actors, but the existing potential, especially in cultural, historical and organizational aspects could turn two leading regional actors, i.e. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. They use soft power in terms of their cultural and historical heritage. Morever, Kazakhstan uses appeal of nomadic past of Kazakh people, while Uzbekistan uses its touristic capabilities. Keywords: Central Asian countries, US soft power, Russian soft power, Chinese soft power, EU's soft power, non-governmental organizations.'

1 INTRODUCTION

5 CONCEPT OF SOFT POWER AND ITS POTENTIAL IN CENTRAL ASIA

7 SOFT POWER AS A CONTESTED CONCEPT

10 THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SOFT POWER IN COMTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

10 Realist Approach to Soft Power

11 Liberal Approach to Soft Power

11 Constructivist Approach to Soft Power

12 Role of No-State Actors As Provider of Soft Power in Central Asia

13 Measurement of Soft Power

15 CENTRAL ASIA: OBJECT AND SUBJECT OF SOFT POWER

16 Historical Origin of Central Asia

18 Geographical Location of Central Asia

18 Geopolitical Views on the Region

19 External Factors in Central Asia

21 Changes in Geopolitical of Central Asia and Soft Power Factors in XXI Century

25 SOFT POWER POLICIES OF KEY EXTERNAL FACTORS

25 THE US INTEREST IN CENTRAL ASIA

26 Formal Channels of Influence of the

26 Informal Channels of the US Soft Power Policy

29 Changes in the US Soft Power Policy

30 THE EUROPEAN UNION'S INTERESTS IN CENTRAL ASIA

30 Cooperation Strategy

31 Challenges to the EU's Soft Power Political

34 RUSSIANS FEDERATION'S INTERESTS IN CENTRAL ASIA

35 Formal Channels of Influence

36 ''Rossotrudnichestvo'' As a Main Tool of Russain Soft Power

38 Factor of Migration and Soft Power

39 Science and Education

39 Humatarian Assistance and Cooperation Influences

40 Challenges to Russian Soft Power

41 CHINA'S INTEREST IN CENTRAL ASIA

44 China's Cultural and Educational Cooperation in Central Asia

47 USAGE OF SOFT POWER IN CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES

47 KAZAKHASTAN

50 KRYGYZSTAN

54 TAJIKISTAN AND TURKMENISTAN

58 UZBEKISTAN

65 CONCLUSION

69 REFERENCES

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