Central Asian regionalism or Central Asian order? Some reflections
Abstract
This article reflects on how the concept of regionalism has been used to explain and interpret Central Asian politics since independence. It argues that regionalism, often a norm-laden analytical category based on Eurocentric assumptions, tends to paint the region as “failed” and regional states as incapable of institutionalizing multilateral relations. In its place, the article suggests the concept of order, which is more neutral and—through its focus on the operation of sovereignty, diplomacy, international law, authoritarianism, and great power management—is able to incorporate elements of both the conflict and cooperation that have marked the region’s politics since 1991.
Citation
Costa Buranelli , F 2021 , ' Central Asian regionalism or Central Asian order? Some reflections ' , Central Asian Affairs , vol. 8 , no. 1 , pp. 1-26 . https://doi.org/10.30965/22142290-bja10015
Publication
Central Asian Affairs
Status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
2214-2282Type
Journal article
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