The EU in Central Asia: successful good governance promotion?

Hoffmann, Katharina

doi:10.1080/01436590903557397

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“…The acceptance of governance 'reforms', which were characterised by many critics as mere window dressing, as steps on the way to respecting human rights, appeared in no small way influenced by the interests of EU countries in accessing the oil and gas reserves that are present in the Central Asian republics (see Hoffmann, 2010).…”

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Political Economy and the Aid Industry in Asia

Hutchison¹,

Hout²,

Hughes³

et al. 2014

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Section: From Markets To the Market Statementioning

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Political Economy and the Aid Industry in Asia

Hutchison¹,

Hout²,

Hughes³

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“…The EU simultaneously identifies and promotes common regional initiatives among the five Central Asian states, while recognizing and facilitating bilateral arrangements. That is necessary because of the dissimilar views on Central Asia regionalism and on engagement with the EU that the five states have held (among previous works are Hoffmann 2010;Matveeva 2006;and Warkotsch 2011; specific sources are given below). The EU is also indeterminate, arguably strategically, on where and how Central Asia fits into wider regional formations and policies.…”

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‘Not here for geopolitical interests or games’: the EU’s 2019 strategy and the regional and inter-regional competition for Central Asia

Fawn

2021

Central Asian Survey

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The European Union's (EU) 2019 New Strategy for Central Asia and joint meetings with Central Asia's five foreign ministers established standards and expectations for mutual relations. Throughout those initiatives and proclamations, the EU stresses its un-geopolitical essence and behaviour, including the statement that affords the article's title. The article identifies five issue areas that demonstrate that, despite declarations otherwise, the EU reasons and acts geopolitically in this contested region: (1) the promotion of Central Asian regionalism; (2) the inclusion of Central Asia in formations beneficial to the EU; (3) selectively in economic and functionalist cooperation; (4) democracy, human rights and civil society promotion; and (5) international education cooperation. The EU identifies its comparative advantage through cost-benefit analyses and seeks to enhance its attractiveness by offering its allies to Central Asia, while excluding other, present actors. That the EU is often outmanoeuvred does not diminish this subtle yet discernible geopolitical conduct.

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“…A further critical aspect in the post-independence period is the competition for regional influence and domination in the CA region. Russian interests in the region are of long standing, but Iran, Turkey, China, and the US have all tried to increase their influence (Hoffman, 2010).…”

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Regional Options for Addressing the Water, Energy and Food Nexus in Central Asia and the Aral Sea Basin

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Jägerskog

Lindström

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International Journal of Water Resources Development

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This article explores the water, energy and food nexus in Central Asia as an avenue to seek regional solutions to common challenges. A benefit-sharing scheme was in place between the countries in the Central Asia in the Soviet Union era, but since independence unilateral action has been the norm. It is concluded that a regional integrative approach would be beneficial in the water, energy and food nexus. Collaborative options include exploring existing regional frameworks with a focus on additional investment in hydropower power generation, regional power market development, irrigation reforms, and addressing regional environmental public goods such as water flows and quality.

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The EU in Central Asia: successful good governance promotion?

Cited by 38 publications

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Political Economy and the Aid Industry in Asia

Political Economy and the Aid Industry in Asia

‘Not here for geopolitical interests or games’: the EU’s 2019 strategy and the regional and inter-regional competition for Central Asia

Regional Options for Addressing the Water, Energy and Food Nexus in Central Asia and the Aral Sea Basin

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