Volume 29 (2023)
Volume 28 (2022)
Volume 27 (2021)
Volume 26 (2020)
Volume 25 (2019)
Volume 24 (2018)
Volume 23 (2017)
Volume 22 (2016)
Volume 21 (2015)
Volume 20 (2014)
Volume 19 (2013)
Volume 18 (2013)
Volume 17 (2012)
Volume 16 (2011)
Volume 15 (2010)
Volume 14 (2009)
CAREC and the Perspective of Energy Security in Central Asia
CAREC and the Perspective of Energy Security in Central Asia

Mohammad Ali Khosravi

Volume 24, Issue 104 , February 2019, , Pages 1-32

Abstract
                Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) is a regional union of eleven countries in Central Asia, ...  Read More
De-Securitization of Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Relations: Causes and Ramifications
De-Securitization of Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Relations: Causes and Ramifications

Vali Kouzehgar Kaleji

Volume 24, Issue 104 , February 2019, , Pages 119-156

Abstract
  The noticeable evolutions and changes, in Uzbekistan’s foreign policy particularly towards Tajikistan that occurred after the sudden death of Islam Karimov on September 2016, ...  Read More
China and Imported Extremism from Central Asia
China and Imported Extremism from Central Asia

Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour; Aseih Poor Ghorban

Volume 24, Issue 103 , December 2018, , Pages 65-99

Abstract
  The present literature attempts to throw light on extremism in Xinxiang, its causes and strengthening factors. Furthermore the central government’s transaction and proceedings ...  Read More
Water and Sustainable Development in Central Asia
Water and Sustainable Development in Central Asia

Moslem Karamzadi

Volume 24, Issue 102 , October 2018, , Pages 155-184

Abstract
  Water has a vital role in all aspects of human life. It is used for developing all areas including agriculture, industry, and human development. Potable water resources are very rare ...  Read More
The Role of Economic Cooperation in Sino –Russian Strategic Relationship
The Role of Economic Cooperation in Sino –Russian Strategic Relationship

Seyyed Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour; Elham Khalili

Volume 24, Issue 101 , July 2018, , Pages 1-28

Abstract
  Sino-Russian relationship has been in the stage of strategic cooperation for more than two decades. This cooperation covers different areas including economic cooperation. Trade of ...  Read More
Russia Foreign Policy Challenges in Central Asia: Putin’s Second Presidency
Russia Foreign Policy Challenges in Central Asia: Putin’s Second Presidency

Reza SImbar; Mehdi Padervand

Volume 24, Issue 101 , July 2018, , Pages 57-85

Abstract
  Following the collapse of USSR, Russia was neglected from a serious attention towards Central Asia and Caucasus countries due to its own internal issues. Therefore a geopolitical vacuum ...  Read More
China and US Antiterrorism Strategy in Central Asia
China and US Antiterrorism Strategy in Central Asia

Ghasem Torabi; Mojgan Rezaei

Volume 23, Issue 100 , March 2018, , Pages 25-52

Abstract
  The present article mainly attempts to deliver a comparison between China and US policies in combating terrorism in Central Asia. Therefore it addresses the following question: Which ...  Read More
Water Crisis in Central Asia and the Necessity of Intervention by International Institutions
Water Crisis in Central Asia and the Necessity of Intervention by International Institutions

Masoumeh Rad Goudarzi; Asgar Safari

Volume 23, Issue 100 , March 2018, , Pages 89-118

Abstract
  Central Asia’s ecosystem is reliant on region’s rivers and lakes. The conflicts over water resources still remain as a potential threat due to the unstable environment. ...  Read More
Geopolitics of American and Chinese Silk Road Narratives in Central Asia
Geopolitics of American and Chinese Silk Road Narratives in Central Asia

Mandana Tishehyar; Mojtaba Touiserkani

Volume 23, Issue 99 , January 2018, , Pages 1-25

Abstract
  Some international actors have sought to revive and benefit from the symbolic power of the term “Silk Road” in recent years. China launched the "One Belt One Road" initiative ...  Read More
Political Economy of India's Foreign Policy and It's Connectivity Strategies towards Central Asia
Political Economy of India's Foreign Policy and It's Connectivity Strategies towards Central Asia

Hossein Pourahmadi Meibodi; Abdolali Ghavam; Mahmoud Khani Jooyabad

Volume 23, Issue 98 , August 2017, , Pages 1-32

Abstract
             Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and almost after two decades, India’s hopes for US support for effectively connect it to the landlocked ...  Read More
Relations between the Zionist Regime and Kazakhstan
Relations between the Zionist Regime and Kazakhstan

Saeed Vosoughi; Asgar Safari

Volume 23, Issue 98 , August 2017, , Pages 99-126

Abstract
             Israel’s doctrine of periphery alliance has always functioned as a means to higher security, development of economic relations, and also ...  Read More
The European Union's Normative Power; Instruments and Challenges
The European Union's Normative Power; Instruments and Challenges

Alireza Samoudi Pilehrood

Volume 23, Issue 97 , April 2017, , Pages 1-32

Abstract
  Since the beginning of the third millennium, the European Union's policy toward the Central Asia has been a major part of the EU's common foreign and security policy. Central Asia has ...  Read More
China and Japan’s Foreign Policy Strategies in Central Asia
China and Japan’s Foreign Policy Strategies in Central Asia

Mohammadreza Dehshiri; Mohammad Hossein Neshasteh Sazan

Volume 23, Issue 97 , April 2017, , Pages 71-100

Abstract
  Central Asia has been always under special attention of regional and transregional powers due to its natural resources. A thorough scrutinize in China and Japan’s foreign policy ...  Read More
The Russian Federation's Discursive Transformation in Central Asia: From Euro-Atlanticism to a Normalized Modern Great Power (1991-2016)
The Russian Federation's Discursive Transformation in Central Asia: From Euro-Atlanticism to a Normalized Modern Great Power (1991-2016)

Vali Kouzehgar Kaleji

Volume 23, Issue 97 , April 2017, , Pages 175-206

Abstract
  The Russian Federation has been among the most significant actors in Central Asia during the past two and a half decades – what some have termed as a “New Great Game” ...  Read More
Economic Diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran; Assessing 25 - year economic relations between Iran and Central Asian Republics
Economic Diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran; Assessing 25 - year economic relations between Iran and Central Asian Republics

Seyed Jalal Dehghani Firoozabadi; Morteza Damanpak Jami

Volume 22, Issue 96 , February 2017, , Pages 25-66

Abstract
  Due to its cultural and civilizational relations and geopolitical importance in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Central Asia has always been under attention of Iran’s ...  Read More
Rational Choice and the Russia’s preferences in Central Asia
Rational Choice and the Russia’s preferences in Central Asia

Seyed Mahdi Moradi; Mostafa Kheiri

Volume 22, Issue 96 , February 2017, , Pages 100-126

Abstract
  Russia’s position in international equations is one of the influential elements in global issues. Kremlin’s foreign policy approach towards it’s near abroad and their ...  Read More
ISIL Terrorist Cells’ Network in Central Asia
ISIL Terrorist Cells’ Network in Central Asia

Mohammad Reza Dehshiri; Shahin Jozani Kohan

Volume 21, Issue 92 , October 2016, , Pages 29-63

Abstract
  Central Asia constitutes an area of interest for ISIL in order to create a Transnational Advocacy Network of terrorist cells with the aim to undertake terrorist actions in the battleground ...  Read More
Educational Diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Central Asia
Educational Diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Central Asia

MohammadReza Dehshiri; Mehdi Taheri

Volume 22, Issue 94 , September 2016, , Pages 1-42

Abstract
  Using educational capabilities, especially in the higher educational domain to develop mutual understanding and make appositive image of a country is called educational diplomacy which ...  Read More
Japan's Foreign Policy in Central Asia
Japan's Foreign Policy in Central Asia

Seyed Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour; Zahra AghaMohammadi

Volume 22, Issue 93 , June 2016, , Pages 35-67

Abstract
  After World War II, Japan came under the security umbrella of the United States. Due to dominating military logic over the cold war, Japan played a small role in this era and was inactive ...  Read More
Greater Central Asia, from Myth to Reality
Greater Central Asia, from Myth to Reality

Seyed Davoud Aghaei; Ehsan Fallahi

Volume 21, Issue 89 , April 2016, , Pages 1-31

Abstract
  Region word is mutant concept in political term, That’s mean, predefined regions will altered over the time with Political climate. Central Asia in cold war period was a part ...  Read More
China’s Soft Power in Central Asia: Approaches, Instruments and Goals
China’s Soft Power in Central Asia: Approaches, Instruments and Goals

Hamid Reza Azizi

Volume 20, Issue 88 , March 2015, , Pages 57-112

Abstract
  Central Asia is one of the regions with which China has traditionally and for a long period of time had close ties. One aspect of China’s ties and relations with Central Asian ...  Read More
Rivalry of the US and China in Central Asia
Rivalry of the US and China in Central Asia
Volume 18, Issue 79 , November 2014, , Pages 1-24

Abstract
  Since long ago, competitions and rivalries have always been observed among major world powers as different actors. In this process, major powers have sought to extend their area of ...  Read More
A‌ Glimpse on Changing Foreign Policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan from the Consistency Theory Point of View
A‌ Glimpse on Changing Foreign Policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan from the Consistency Theory Point of View
Volume 18, Issue 78 , November 2014, , Pages 107-135

Abstract
  The republic of Uzbekistan is the only country in Central Asia and the Caucasus that has pursued a changing approach in its foreign policy. Uzbekistan's foreign policy has always oscillated ...  Read More
A Survey on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Security
Approach to Central Asia
A Survey on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Security Approach to Central Asia
Volume 18, Issue 79 , November 2014, , Pages 139-166

Abstract
  Due to its particular geopolitical, economic, civilization and strategic location, Iran has always faced various threats by the superpowers. To this, Russia (former Soviet Union) as ...  Read More
Clarification of Afghanistan as a Sub-Regional Focus
with Emphasis on South Asia and the Role of India
Clarification of Afghanistan as a Sub-Regional Focus with Emphasis on South Asia and the Role of India
Volume 20, Issue 87 , September 2014, , Pages 149-177

Abstract
  Afghanistan is located in a region that from a political, security, economic, cultural and geopolitical point of view, can be placed in a sub-class of a multi-regional system which ...  Read More