‍Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal

The Challenges of Peace in Afghanistan

Seyed Jalal Firoz Abadi; Khalil Shirgholami

Volume 20, Issue 88 , March 2015, Pages 1-33

Abstract

The role of norms in behavior of actors and the concept of “Normative Foreign Policy” are subject of interest for some theories of international relations. Based on these ... Read More

The Challenges of Peace in Afghanistan

Hossien Rafi; Mohsen Bakhtiari Jami

Volume 20, Issue 88 , March 2015, Pages 33-58

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The end of mission of international forces in Afghanistan and the transfer of supplying security to the Afghan's military forces has merely resulted in failure of United States of America ... Read More

The Effects of Afghan Narcotic Factor on National Security of Russian Federation

Seyed Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour; Mohammad Taghi Jahan Bakhsh

Volume 20, Issue 88 , March 2015, Pages 59-85

Abstract

During the recent decades, Afghanistan has been one of most important drug producers worldwide. Hence, afghan narcotic problem and its effects on various dimensions are one of the concerns ... Read More

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

The Gülen Movement and Its Performance in Azerbaijan in The Perspective of Resource Mobilization and Organizational Commitment Theories

Seyed Ahmad Nekoee; Mir Hadi Mousavi

Volume 20, Issue 88 , March 2015, Pages 113-40

Abstract

The Gülen movement can be described as one of the Islamist social movements that were able to broadly develop in Turkey. Moreover, this movement has various branches around the ... Read More The Gülen movement can be described as one of the Islamist social movements that were able to broadly develop in Turkey. Moreover, this movement has various branches around the world. One of the countries in which Gülen's followers have been able to gain successes is Azerbaijan. After Azerbaijan independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Azerbaijan has witnessed a massive political campaign and a kind of Competition for changing the Nature of nation into an Islamic one, there. While Most of the people are Shiite and Sunnis are in minority. Pluralistic nature of the society in Azerbaijan divides into secular liberals, intelligentsia, secular tradition and the Shiites. This diversity in approaches is the most important obstacle of movement development. Amongst all Sunni movements in Azerbaijan, the most influential is the Turkish Nurcular network that is now led by its dominant offshoot widely known as the Gülen or Hizmet movement. In Azerbaijan, the Gülen movement has succeeded in absorbing a diverse population, especially urban elites. It is different from the other Islamic movements in that it promotes its religious teachings not through outright direct Advertise, but discreetly through its network of secular educational institutions, social media and business associations. The main question of this article is what is the Gulen Movement’s agenda in Azerbaijan? This movement and its act and develop? This Article is organized as follows: First, it discusses the History of Gülen Movement in Turkey and it’s Theoretical Foundations. Second, it argues the achievements of Fethullah Gülen movements in General and in Azerbaijan in particular. Third, it explains the practice of hizmet or Movement Situation in Azerbaijan and its prospects? Because of its passive policy, The Gülen movement can’t have a direct role in the development of Azerbaijan, However, This movements large investment youngsters seems effective.

Study of Positive Aspects and the Essentiality of Iran’s Activeness in Belt – Road Initiative from the Copenhagen Prism

Enayatollah Yazdani; Parisa ShahMohammadi

Volume 20, Issue 88 , March 2015, Pages 141-166

Abstract

Asia as a vast continent is facing new developments. Regional and trans-regional players have proposed some new initiatives in order to secure their own interests in different parts ... Read More

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Volume & Issue: Volume 20, Issue 88, March 2015

The Challenges of Peace in Afghanistan

Abstract

The Challenges of Peace in Afghanistan

Abstract

The Effects of Afghan Narcotic Factor on National Security of Russian Federation

Abstract

China’s Soft Power in Central Asia: Approaches, Instruments and Goals

Abstract

The Gülen Movement and Its Performance in Azerbaijan in The Perspective of Resource Mobilization and Organizational Commitment Theories

Abstract

Study of Positive Aspects and the Essentiality of Iran’s Activeness in Belt – Road Initiative from the Copenhagen Prism

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