Central-Eurasia-L Announcement Archive
3. Publications
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CFP/PUBLICATION- Security Issues in the Post-Soviet Space
Posted by: Sergey Golunov <sgolunov hotbox.ru>
Posted: 20 Mar 2002
First Call for Papers
The Center for Regional and Transborder Studies announces the call for
papers for publication in its Second Annual which topic is: "Security Issues
of the Post-Soviet Space: realities and stereotypes."
This topic can include such points as:
* Regional issues of hard and soft security. Evolution of approaches to
their decision and alternative opportunities.
* The "double standards" in Post-Soviet international relations. The
interpreter's "system of coordinates" (nationality and ethnicity,
political, social and other interests etc.) as a factor of his (its)
attitude for the relevant issues. The similar categories and situations
(such as Pan-Slavism and Pan-Turkism, the human rights in Byelorussia and
Central Asian countries) which receives different political
interpretations respectively of this "system of coordinates."
* The role of information in the Post-Soviet regional system of
international relations. Misinformation and dosage of information. The
influence of informational distortions upon the actual security policy.
* Perception of security issues by Post-Soviet political elites.
Stereotyped categories of thinking and algorithms of decision-making
processes.
The deadline for submission of papers (not longer than 8000 words) for the
second annual is June 30, 2002. The selection will be based on such
criteria as the author's competence, knowledge of facts and of alternative
points of view (official positions of interested countries etc.),
observation of formal requirements.
Please send your proposals or put questions via e-mail to: goserhotmail.ru
for Dr. Sergey Golunov, Director-in-Chief of the Center for Regional and
Transborder Studies of Volgograd State University, Russia.
Address:
Dr Sergey Golunov
The Center for Regional and Transborder Studies
Volgograd State University
30 2nd Prodolnaya St.
Volgograd 400062
Russia
Tel: +7 (8442) 432025
Fax: +7 (8442) 438124
The first volume of the Center for Regional and Transborder Studies
(Post-Soviet Eurasia: ethno-cultural specificity of social and political
processes. The Annual of the Center for Regional and Transborder Studies
(the former Center for Eurasian Studies). Ed. by S. Golunov. Volgograd,
"Print" Publishing House, 2001, 147 p. 5 papers/abstracts are in English, 8.
in Russian. ISBN 5-94424-005-9 ) initiating the series of the annual
publications of the Center for Regional and Transborder Studies, a research
unit within Volgograd State University re-organized in 2001 from the Center
for Eurasian Studies. This annual represents the papers devoted to analysis
of social and political processes with ethno-cultural peculiarities within
the Eurasian (Post-Soviet) space. All queries should be sent to the
above-mentioned address.
PUBLICATION- Historical Dictionary of Tajikistan
Posted by: Shahram Akbarzadeh <Shahram.Akbarzadeharts.monash.edu.au>
Posted: 15 Mar 2002
It is my pleasure to bring this new publication to your attention:
Historical Dictionary of Tajikistan
Kamoludin Abdullaev and Shahram Akbarzadeh
Asian/Oceanian Historical Dictionaries, No. 38
At the end of 1991, the collapse of the Soviet Union transformed the fifteen
republics of that union into independent states with various capabilities
for survival. Among the new Central Asian republics was Tajikistan, the
smallest, weakest and poorest of the group. Independence came almost as a
surprise to a country unprepared for self-government. Subsequently
Tajikistan experienced a long civil war and lasting identity crisis.
The focus of this dictionary is on the modern and contemporary periods, but
the chronology begins in much earlier times and traces the region's history
to date. Entries cover significant persons, places and events, institutions,
and ethnic groups, as well as various political, economic, social and
cultural features. Particularly helpful to the reader, the introduction
amplifies points in the text, providing a broad view.
An essential and handy reference work, this dictionary will appeal to the
librarian, scholar and student.
Kamoludin Abdullaev has written numerous papers in Tajik, Russian and
English on the region's history. He is one of the editors of Accord 10:
Politics of Compromise: the Tajikistan Peace Process and the author of
Exiles of Bolshevism: Central Asian Emigration in 1918-1932.
Shahram Akbarzadeh has published on Islam and politics in Central Asia and
is currently a post-doctoral fellow at Monash University (Australia).
February 2002 320 pages
ISBN 0-8108-4184-3 $69.50
ORDER ONLINE AND AND SAVE 15% : WWW.SCARECROWPRESS.COM
Dr Shahram Akbarzadeh
School of Political and Social Inquiry
PO Box 11a
Monash University
Vic 3800
Australia
Phone 61 3 9905 4280
Fax 61 3 9905 2410
PUBLICATION- Volunteer Voices, Issue No. 4 - Volunteerism in Central Asia
Posted by: Jin Min Lee <JinMin.Leeiyv2001.org>
Posted: 12 Mar 2002
Dear Friends,
The fourth issue of Volunteer Voices, a United Nations Volunteers
e-newsletter on volunteerism in Central Asia, is now on-line at these
following links:
http://www.iyv2001.org/iyv_eng/news/index.htm
http://www.VnewsUNV.freenet.kg
http://www.VnewsUNV.freenet.uz
The titles you will find in this issue are:
* Uzbekistan: Special Olympics Winter Camp
* Mongolia: UNV Mongolia's Goals for Year 2002
* MSF: Ongoing Fight against Tuberculosis
* ISAR: A Decade of NGO Partnerships
* Ukraine: Volunteerism Information On-Line
* Mongolia: Volunteer Work Camp Opportunity
* Kazakhstan: Volunteers Called for a Summer Camp
* IATP: Volunteer Greetings
* VV: Locally Yours
* Russia : Helping Hands Volunteer Foundation, Organization of the Month
* Kazakhstan: Brian Todd, Volunteer of the Month
If you have difficulties accessing the page, or would like to receive the
newsletter directly to your inbox, please contact us individually.
We would like to remind you that Volunteer Voices is an electronic
newsletter and is not available in print. However, you can print it out for
your own use or for display/distribution purposes.
Also, we encourage you to tell us of any volunteer-related issues taking
place in the CIS region and Mongolia. Although there is no deadline for
contributions, they should be sent in the first two weeks of the month to be
considered for the same month's issue.
Sincerely,
Jin Min Lee
Editor
UNV Brussels
JinMin.Leeiyv2001.org
PUBLICATION- CERAM-Infos: The Regional Role of Pakistan
Posted by: Patrick Dombrowsky <ferghananetcourrier.com>
Posted: 12 Mar 2002
Please let me inform you that a new issue of CERAM-Infos is now available.
Main subject: the new regional role of Pakistan.
This information letter written in French focuses on political, economic,
social and international matters concerning Middle Asia, from Caspian to
Mongolia, and from the Arctic Ocean to Oman Gulf.
You may read the past issues online at the following address:
http://www.oaric.com/ceraminfos.htm
If you want to access to the current issue, you'll have to subscribe (free
of charge) to the mailing list of the CERAM (Center for Studies and Research
on Middle Asia), at the same address.
Hope to welcome you soon among the readers of CERAM-Infos.
P. Dombrowsky
PUBLICATION- Kazakhstan: Unfulfilled Promise, Martha Olcott
Posted by: Martha Olcott <molcottceip.org>
Posted: 11 Mar 2002
I'm happy to announce that my book Kazakhstan: Unfulfilled Promise has been
published. Below is information about the book
Summary: At the outset of independence 10 years ago, Kazakhstan's leaders
promised
that the country's rich natural resources would soon bring economic prosperity,
and it appeared that democracy was beginning to take hold in this newly
independent state. A decade later, a regime that flirted with democracy is now
laying the foundation for family-based, authoritarian rule. Kazakhstan:
Unfulfilled
Promise examines the development of this ethnically diverse and strategically
vital nation as well as looks at shortcomings of U.S. policy in the region
and at
the future challenges that Kazakhstan will pose to the United States and
international institutions.
Subjects covered: state building; democratic reform; ethnic conflict; U.S.
policy;
Post-Soviet transition; economic reform; energy policy and development
To read an excerpt and for ordering information go to www.ceip.org/kazak
$24.95 paper/ 0-87003-188-0 $44.00 cloth/ 0-87003-189-9
PUBLICATION- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 27 February 2002 Issue on Web
Posted by: Svante Cornell <svante.cornellpcr.uu.se>
Posted: 1 Mar 2002
The 27 February 2002 Issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, a
subscription free Web journal with over 98,000 visitors to the site since
November 1999 is now on-line at http://www.cacianalyst.org/
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute of The Johns Hopkins University-The
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is proud to announce the
publication of the 27 February 2002 issue of its biweekly Web-Journal, The
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.
The Institute also offers its readers the option of downloading The Analyst
in PDF format, enabling readers to view and print out the entire issue of
The Analyst. The html version will, of course, remain available.
The new issue of The CACI Analyst features four Analytical Articles, four
Field Reports, and News Bites from the past fortnight. The Analytical
Articles feature:
REDRAWING THE ARCHITECTURE OF CENTRAL ASIAN SECURITY
Robert Cutler
Kyrgyzstan recently agreed to grant the United States access to an airbase
near Bishkek in order to facilitate anti-terrorist operations. The agreement
follows the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's declaration several months
ago to establish an anti-terrorist center in Bishkek that would have hosted
a joint Sino-Russian military force. The Bishkek base agreement is only one
of a number that Washington has reached with Central Asian governments. The
U.S. insists that it does not seek long-term facilities in Central Asia, but
its military cooperation with countries in the region effectively blocks the
consolidation of the Sino-Russian condominium over Central Asia that was
well under way until September 2001.
RUSSIAN-IRANIAN RELATIONS AND AMERICAN MILITARY PRESENCE IN CENTRAL ASIA
Hooman Peimani
The recent reaction of the Russian government to President Bush's State of
the Union address in which he refereed to Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an
"axis of evil" and implied a military action against them was, among other
issues, an indicative of the state of relations between Russia and Iran. It
also indicated Russia's concern about the United States long-term objectives
its neighborhood. By describing the threat as a sign of American
expansionism, Russia demonstrated its feelings about the long-term American
military presence in Central Asia and Afghanistan, a concern also shared by
Iran.
PUTIN AIMS TO LOCK UP CASPIAN GAS WITH OR WITHOUT NIYAZOV
Michael Denison
Vladimir Putin's proposal for a Eurasian Gas Alliance, unveiled at meetings
with the presidents of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan last week, serves to
underscore the continuing strength of Russia's hand in the Caspian gas
sector. Moreover, it could signal the broader direction of future gas
pipeline development in Central Eurasia and may even presage imminent
resolution of the long-running dispute over the legal status of the Caspian
Sea. The critical element in Moscow's calculations is the eroding authority
and effectiveness of their chief market rival's ruler, Turkmenistan's
president-for-life Saparmurad Niyazov.
HAS IRAN EMBARKED ON A STRATEGIC TURN?
Stephen Blank
Though Iran claims to support the war on terrorism, a closer look at
Tehran's policies in the past six months show a trend to increased use of
coercive diplomacy and support for terrorist groups. This trend predates
September 11th, but has not been affected by Iran's self-proclaimed
participation in the war on terrorism. Iran has adopted an aggressive
posture in the Caspian, has extended support for Palestinian terrorists, and
has played a less than positive role in the Afghan settlement. In a
precarious internal situation, Iran remains a risk factor in regional politics.
THE FIELD REPORTS INCLUDE:
THE TAJIK "SCOOP BOOM"
In recent months, the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, has been experiencing
something extremely unusual, a flood of journalists arriving to the city. On
the way to Afghanistan, once again a center of attention of global politics,
reporters stopped by the hundreds in this forgotten mountain city to prepare
the last logistics and documentation for their journey.
NUGZAR SADJAYA, SHEVARDNADZE'S CLOSEST CONFIDANT, COMMITS SUICIDE
One of President Shevardnadze closest advisors committed suicide on February
25. Nugzar Sadjaya played a crucial role in the Georgian leadership, and his
passing is likely to have large implications for Georgian politics and for
counter-terrorism operations in the Pankisi gorge.
AZERBAIJAN EXPECTS TO BECOME ASSOCIATED MEMBER OF NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY
Azerbaijan has been a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace since 1994. But
only since 1996 has Azerbaijan been participating actively, and its activity
has greatly increased. Azerbaijan participates in peacekeeping in Kosovo and
hosted a PfP exercise last year.
KYRGYZSTAN RESTRICTS FREEDOM OF SPEECH
In mid-January, Kyrgyzstan imposed new restrictions on freedom of speech.
While ostentatiously being intended to combat Islamic radicalism, this
decree restricts the freedom of the press by ensuring state control of the
printing of newspapers. Media figures and experts see it as a calculated
move to silence the independent press.
The Analyst provides a rigorous, concise and nonpartisan forum where
specialists can assess issues and events in the Central Asia-Caucasus region
for a broad audience of business people, journalists, policy makers,
government officials, diplomats and academics. The Analyst seeks regional
specialists, journalists, economists, and political scientists to join its
pool of authors who are then asked to contribute short, timely, analytical
articles, ca. 900-1000 words in length. The institute pays a honorarium to
the authors. The Analyst also seeks local experts, corporate representatives
and NGO representatives from the region to write Field Reports for a modest
honorarium.
The Analyst provides factual, objective and analytical articles valuing
fresh insights rather than the conventional wisdom. We welcome readers and
writers from various perspectives and viewpoints. We value your comments
and suggestions.
Those interested in joining The Analyst's pool of authors to contribute
articles, field reports or contacts of potential writers, please send your
CV to: svante.cornellpcr.uu.se and suggest some topics on which you would
like to write. Please remember that The Analyst does not accept double
submissions.
Svante E. Cornell, Acting Editor
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
The Johns Hopkins University
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. 1-202-663-7712
Fax. 1-202-663-7785
svante.cornellpcr.uu.se
PUBLICATION- Warrior Women, Jeannine Davis-Kimball
Posted by: Jeannine Davis-Kimball <jkimballcsen.org>
Posted: 17 Feb 2002
New book released:
"Warrior Women: An Archaeologist's Search for History's Hidden Heroines" by
Jeannine Davis-Kimball with Mona Behan. (Warner Books: NY).
Now available in bookstores. Additional information from the websites below:
http://csen.org/WW_Book_Announcement/WomenWarriorsBook.html
http://www.twbookmark.com/jrun/authorslounge/ontheroad.jsp?directory_contact
_id=2336
PUBLICATION- Nationalist Mobilization and the Collapse of the Soviet State
Posted by: Juliet Barnes <jbarnescup.org>
Posted: 15 Feb 2002
Cambridge University Press is pleased to announce the publication of:
Nationalist Mobilization and the Collapse of the Soviet State
Mark R. Beissinger
This study examines the process by which the seemingly impossible in
1987-the disintegration of the Soviet state-became the seemingly inevitable
by 1991. It provides an original interpretation of not only the Soviet
collapse, but also of the phenomenon of nationalism more generally. Probing
the role of nationalist action as both cause and effect, Beissinger utilizes
extensive event data and detailed case studies from across the U.S.S.R.
during its final years to elicit the shifting relationship between
pre-existing structural conditions, institutional constraints, and
event-generated influences in the massive nationalist explosions that
brought about the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics
0-521-80670-4 Hardback $80.00
0-521-00148-X Paperback $30.00
For ordering information, call 800-872-7423 or visit our web site at
www.us.cambridge.org/politicalscience.
PUBLICATION- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 13 February 2002 Issue on Web
Posted by: Svante Cornell <svante.cornellpcr.uu.se>
Posted: 13 Feb 2002
The 13 February 2002 Issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, a
subscription free Web journal with over 95,000 visitors to the site since
November 1999 is now on-line at http://www.cacianalyst.org/default.htm.
Should you have problems opening the page, a mirror is at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/index.html.
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute of The Johns Hopkins University-The
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is proud to announce the
publication of the 13 February 2002 issue of its biweekly Web-Journal, The
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.
The Institute is also proud to offer its readers the option of downloading
The Analyst in PDF format, enabling readers to view and print out the entire
issue of The Analyst. The html version will, of course, remain available.
The 13 February 2002 issue of The Analyst features four Analytical Articles,
four Field Reports, and News Bites from the past fortnight. The Analytical
Articles feature:
CASPIAN BORDERS: WHAT IS IN IT FOR RUSSIA?
Pavel Baev
Into the third week of the year, President Putin was busy giving red carpet
to Caspian guests: President Niyazov from Turkmenistan paid a quick visit to
Moscow on January 21, and President Aliev from Azerbaijan was visiting on
January 24-26. One problem that was taken up by Putin with both visitors was
the delimitation of the sea borders in the Caspian Sea. No breakthrough on
this long-deadlocked issue was achieved, but the persistence of the Kremlin
begins to defy common political sense and asks for a logical explanation.
THE ECONOMIC MOTIVATIONS OF XINJIANG 'WAHHABISM'
Felix Chang
China's Communist Party is striking hard against Wahhabism, which it claims
spread from Afghanistan to Xinjiang. However, Islamic radicals in Xinjiang
tap on frustration that is to a large extent economic. The economic opening
of China by Deng Xiaoping gradually reached Xinjiang, and contributed to
unraveling its cotton monoculture, especially when large quantities of
American cotton began to be imported. The most rural and agricultural areas
are also the minority areas; disparate separatist groups now feed on
economic disaffection to promote radical ideologies.
TERRORISM AND INSECURITY IN CASPIAN OIL AND GAS TRANSPORTATION
Kemal Kaya
As the dependence on Gulf oil has become a growing issue since September 11,
the importance of Caspian oil increased. Yet the growing awareness of the
terrorist threat should not miss the dangers of tanker traffic through the
Bosphorus and the terrorist threat to it. This, together with the dubious
prospects of pipelines through Afghanistan, further increases the importance
of the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline.
INTERNAL TURMOIL IN GEORGIA AND ITS INTERNATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
Vakhtang Maisaia & Patrik Jotun
The Georgian government has in the past six months been shaken by a struggle
between repressive and corrupt parts of the government versus the 'young
reformers', by fighting in Abkhazia, and by Russian pressure concerning
Chechens in the Pankisi gorge. Georgia is threatened by international
criminal and terrorist groups looking for a new home after Afghanistan, and
is weakened by the simultaneous processes of 'somalization' internally and
'afghanization' externally.
THE FIELD REPORTS INCLUDE:
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TERRORISM WAS HELD IN BISHKEK.
In coordination with the OSCE and the UNDCP, a conference on terrorism was
held in Bishkek that brought together 280 delegates from 60 countries. The
conference adopted two major documents, and was hailed as an important step
in the war on terrorism.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH RUSSIA - OR LATEST MANEUVER BY THE PRESIDENT OF
AZERBAIJAN?
Whilst the scandal around the European Council and so-called "political
prisoners" in Azerbaijan reached its peak, President Heydar Aliyev paid a
visit to Moscow. It is well known that Geydar Aliyev was always
distinguished with his capabilities to make fast moves and successfully
maneuver in the midst of serious troubles. The present situation may set yet
another example of it.
AMERICAN MILITARY BASE IN KYRGYZSTAN RECEIVES MIXED REACTION
As an American military base is being built in Kyrgyzstan, most political
forces in the country see this as a positive development, and hope that it
will bring not only security to the country but also economic development.
THE U.S. AND CHINA, NEW FRIENDS OF UZBEKISTAN After US military deployments
in Uzbekistan began, China has taken greater
interest in the country, in order to prevent a loss of influence in Central
Asia. However, it remains clear that the U.S. is the main player in the
country. It is less clear whether the U.S. engagement will help the Uzbek
people, and not only the Uzbek government.
The Analyst provides a rigorous, concise and nonpartisan forum where
specialists can assess issues and events in the Central Asia-Caucasus region
for a broad audience of business people, journalists, policy makers,
government officials, diplomats and academics. The Analyst seeks regional
specialists, journalists, economists, and political scientists to join its
pool of authors who are then asked to contribute short, timely, analytical
articles, ca. 800-900 words in length. The institute pays a honorarium to
the authors. The Analyst also seeks local experts, corporate representatives
and NGO representatives from the region to write Field Reports for a modest
honorarium.
The Analyst provides factual, objective and analytical articles valuing
fresh insights rather than the conventional wisdom. We welcome readers and
writers from various perspectives and viewpoints. We value your comments
and suggestions.
Those interested in joining The Analyst's pool of authors to contribute
articles, field reports or contacts of potential writers, please send your
CV to: svante.cornellpcr.uu.se and suggest some topics on which you would
like to write. Please remember that The Analyst does not accept double
submissions.
Svante E. Cornell, Acting Editor
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
The Johns Hopkins University
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. 1-202-663-7712
Fax. 1-202-663-7785
svante.cornellpcr.uu.se
PUBLICATION- Narcotics Interdiction in Afghanistan and Central Asia, N. Lubin
et al
Posted by: Erin Finnerty <efinnertysorosny.org>
Posted: 7 Feb 2002
The Open Society Institute's Central Asia Project and Network Women's
Program are pleased to announce the release of Narcotics Interdiction in
Afghanistan and Central Asia: Challenges for International Assistance," by
Dr. Nancy Lubin, Alex Klaits and Igor Barsegian for JNA Associates, Inc. We
invite you to download it at
http://www.eurasianet.org/policy_forum/lubin012902a.shtml.
The report is an update of the authors' preliminary study, presented in June
2001 at a Central Eurasia Project Eurasia Policy Forum in Washington DC. The
newly released report sets the research in the context of the U.S. "war on
terrorism" and of increased interest on the part of international donors to
help rebuild Afghanistan - a major narcotics producer.
The report raises questions about the effectiveness of some UN and US
counternarcotics efforts in the region and their relationship to social ills
like over-incarceration, corruption, discrimination against women, and the
spread of HIV/AIDS. It also offers policy recommendations to minimize the
unintended social damage to local communities caused by some international
narcotics interdiction programs in the region.
Hard copies of this report may be ordered free of charge, while supplies
last, by contacting Erin Finnerty at efinnertysorosny.org. Additional
original research generated in connection with the Eurasia Policy Forum may
also be downloaded at http://www.eurasianet.org/policy_forum/phealth.shtml.
For further information about our ongoing policy series, Eurasia Policy
Forum, and other activities of the Central Eurasia Project, visit our
website at http://www.eurasianet.org.
PUBLICATION- Central Asia and the Caucasus, 2002 No.1
Posted by: Murad Esenov <muradcommunique.se>
Posted: 7 Feb 2002
Dear Colleagues,
I bring to your attention the contents of the first issue (Volume 13, no. 1)
of the journal "Central Asia and the Caucasus" (in English). It will be
published in late February. To inquire about more details, as well as to
subscribe, please contact:
Murad Esenov
Central Asia and the Caucasus IAC
Sweden
tel/fax: (46) 920 620 16
e-mails:
muradcommunique.se
muradbredband.net
http://www.ca-c.org
CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS
Journal of Social and Political Studies
No. 1 (13), 2002
IN THIS ISSUE:
REGIONAL POLITICS
Viktor Korgun. Afghanistan on the Threshold of Peace
Pavel K. Baev. How Does History Inform Russia's Policy in the Great
Anti-Terrorist Game?
Nikolai Kireev. Turkey in Search of a National Strategy of Eurasian Cooperation
Vladimir Mesamed. Iran: ten Years in Post-Soviet Central Asia
Ariel Cohen. The U.S. Must Support Energy Security in the Caspian Against
Iranian Encroachments
Tamaz Papuashvili. Power Crisis in Georgia: Dynamics and Interim Results
SPECIAL FEATURE
ETHNIC CONFLICTS AND DISPUTED TERRITORIES IN CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS
Dmitriy Trofimov. Ethnic/Territorial and Border Problems in Central Asia
Esenkul Usubaliev, Esen Usubaliev. Problems of Territorial Regulation and
Distribution of Water and Energy Resources in Central Asia
Andrei Chebotarev. Kazakhstan's Struggle to Maintain Sovereignty over Some
of Its Land and Water Areas
Ivlian Khaindrava. Karabakh and Abkhazia: the Dynamics of Non-Settlement
Ramiz Sevdimaliev. Ethnic Conflicts and Human Rights in the Caucasus
(Study-Case of the Conflict in Nagorny Karabakh)
Agasi Enokian. Armenia: Contradictory Approaches to the Karabakh Settlement
Musa Basnukaev. Post-Soviet Chechnia: Sociopolitical Realities
REGIONAL ECONOMIES
Alexander Askolskiy, Liudmila Bezzubova. Analysis of Socioeconomic
Development in Regional Associations of CIS Countries (1991 and 2000) and
Stages of Their Formation
Muhamedjan Barbasov. Eurasian Economic Community: Integration in the Service
Sector
MASS MEDIA
Alisher Juraev. The Uzbek Mass Media Model: Analysis, Opinions, Problems
ETHNIC RELATIONS
Georgii Kan. Koreans in Kazakhstan: Past, Present, Future
Ainura Elebaeva, Nurbek Omuraliev. Problems of Managing Ethnic Relations in
the Kyrgyz Republic
Binali Aliev. Meskhetia and the Meskhi (Meskhetian Turks): Their Ethnic and
Political Past
Oleg Bubenok. The Karachais and Balkars: Ethnoses or Sub-Ethnoses?
Anton Popov. Ethnic Minorities and Migration Processes in Krasnodar Territory
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Special Feature section in the next issue will discuss:
Central Asia and the Caucasus
- Inter-state and Interregional Integration
- The Place of Religion in the Sociopolitical Context
- Anti-Terrorist Campaign of the West and Its Impact on the Local Situation
If you are interested to go into more details about the content of the
articles you may find all necessary information on our Internet home-page:
http://www.ca-c.org
PUBLICATION- Media Insight Central Asia #21
Posted by: Andre Loersch <andre.loerschcimera.org>
Posted: 7 Feb 2002
The latest electronic issue of Media Insight Central Asia is now available
on the web: www.cimera.org. with a special issue dedicated to media and
justice in Central Asia. A sample version of the complete issue can be
obtained in PDF format by sending a request to: andre.loerschcimera.org
Media Insight Central Asia #21, November-December 2001
(http://www.cimera.org/publications/ind_camel.htm), addresses the following
topics:
Editorial
JUDGES AND MEDIA CAN SHOW A
COMMON INTEREST IN CENTRAL ASIA
In Central Asia, debates on media law and justice for media very often
present new laws as a necessity, which projects are being discussed between
specialists. Too little attention is paid on the understanding of the
already existing texts.
By Andre Loersch, CIMERA, Geneva
Current events
THE SLOW DECAY OF THE DAILY
PRESS IN SOUTHERN KYRGYZSTAN
The daily newspaper market is on the decline. Now, three of the oldest
state-owned newspapers in Osh have suffered the same fate as almost all of
Kyrgyzstan's regional newspapers: they had to cut back production and are
issued only once a week.
By Alla Pyatibratova, journalist, Osh, Kyrgyzstan
WHO IS THE BEST TAJIK
JOURNALIST? - AND THE WINNER IS...
Public opinion polls on the best journalists were held in Tajikistan. The
two polls conducted by different organisations have produced strikingly
different results. This has led to an open debate on what makes one
journalist better than the other.
By Gulnora Amirshoeva, journalist, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
MAJOR NEW HURDLES ON THE PATH
TO MEDIA FREEDOM IN CENTRAL ASIA
Journalists from all five Central Asian countries gathered in Almaty to
discuss the current problems of the media in the region. The aftermath of
September 11th and the building of media monopolies dictated a highly
interesting agenda.
By Nuriddin Karshiboev, CIMERA, Tajikistan
Focus: Media and justice in Central Asia
FOR SUE-HAPPY OFFICIALS, KYRGYZ
JOURNALISTS HAVE BECOME THE COWS
For Kyrgyz journalists it is sometimes easier to go to jail than to pay the
fines imposed by court. Even according to President Akaev, the execution of
justice in the country is such, that a vast majority of Kyrgyz citizens have
no faith in it.
By Tolkunbek Turdubaev, journalist, Bishkek
KYRGYZ REPORTER SENTENCED TO
9 YEARS UNDER WEIRD CIRCUMSTANCES
Samagan Orozaliev, a journalist from Southern Kyrgyzstan, was sentenced to
nine years imprisonment. The court ruled that, using his profession as a
journalist, he blackmailed a local politician-businessman. The case went
unreported in the media.
By Egamberdy Kabulov, Fergana, Djalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan
ABOUT THE LEGAL RIGHT NOT TO
USE LEGAL RIGHTS IN TAJIKISTAN
Tajik journalists do not exercise their rights. Frightened and horryfied by
the last decade of violence against journalists, they chose the path of
self-censorship and thus try not to get in conflict with any legal action,
neither for nor against them.
By Nargis Zakirova, journalist, Tajikistan
UZBEK MEDIA CAN CRITICIZE
AUTHORITIES, BUT AT LOCAL LEVEL
The mechanism providing for the media's legal protection via the civil
courts doesn't work. Critical reports and journalistic investigations have
almost altogether disappeared from the press, as well as from television and
radio programs.
Nadezhda Stepanova, reporter, Uzbekistan
IN KAZAKHSTAN, JOURNALISTS AND
JUDGES LACK A COMMON LANGUAGE
Libel and slander lawsuits have became the main subject of civil cases
against the media in Kazakhstan's courts between 1996 and 2000. This is
confirmed in the digest of court decisions, "A journalist at the bar",
issued in Almaty in 2001.
By Iskandar Khamroh, journalist, Uzbekistan
"ONE PEOPLE, ONE COUNTRY,
ONE VOICE - TURKMENBASHI"
The Turkmen constitution bestows many freedoms on its media, but, in
reality, the state's monopoly over the press ensures it toes the government
line. So far, resistance has only led a number of journalist into the arms
of the former KGB.
Nazik Ataeva, Journalist, Turkmenistan
Opinions
KYRGYZ JOURNALISTS HAVE
STILL NOT LEARNED THEIR LESSON
Journalists in Kyrgyzstan lose lawsuits due to their own dilettantism.
Still, they blame their "failures" on judges and the undemocratic attitude
of the state towards the press. And the country's professional Code Of
Ethics is widely unknown.
By Marina Sivasheva, journalist, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
THE TAJIK MEDIA NEEDS A NEW
LAW THAT "PROTECTS REPORTERS"
Once considered the most democratic in former Soviet-Union, the Tajik law on
media has to be adapted to the rapidly changing reality in the information
field. Reporters in particular have to be guaranteed legal protection in
their work.
By Turko Dikayev, independent journalist, Tajikistan
Central Asian Media and the US intervention in Afghanistan
HOW THE UZBEK-AMERICAN
ALLIANCE DID NOT APPEAR ON PAPER
The Uzbek media failed to uncover the essence of the "qualitatively new
relationship" between the Central Asian country and the United States within
the framework of the US-backed anti-terrorist activities.
By Iskandar Khamrokh, journalist, Uzbekistan
TAJIK NEWSPAPERS FAIL TO
INCLUDE TAJIK ISSUES IN THE DEBATE
The antiterrorist campaign in Afghanistan, and opinions about the future of
this long-suffering country, have been a key topic for Tajik newspapers over
the last few months. However, home-grown Tajik interest are more and more
forgotten.
By Nuriddin Karshiboev, journalist, Tajikistan
KYRGYZ NEWSPAPER COVERAGE
ON AFGHANISTAN FAVORS WESTERN VIEWS
Kyrgyzstan's media do not dispute the fairness of and need for air strikes
in Afghanistan. The media reflects the position taken by society and the
authorities, which is consent to what other, stronger, countries have decided.
By Elmira Toktogulova, CIMERA, Kyrgyzstan
CFP/JOURNAL- Special Issue of Kritika on New Political History
Posted by: Karen Kettering <kketteringhillwoodmuseum.org>
Posted: 6 Feb 2002
Call for Papers: Special Issue on "The New Political History"
For a long time, political history was the dominant mode of historical study
for Russia and the Soviet Union. For reasons having to do with broader
shifts in the historical field, as well as limitations in source material
for both the imperial and Soviet periods, this focus then shifted. Since the
collapse of the Soviet Union political history is enjoying something of a
renaissance. Improved archival access, and an invigorated interest by
Russian scholars themselves in political history, has generated a whole
spate of new work. Much of this new work builds upon the older form of
political history, but some branches have also pursued directions not
previously covered by political history as it was traditionally studied.
Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History will be publishing a
special issue devoted to the "new political history." In addition to
reviewing a large number of documentary collections in Russian on the
history of political parties before and after 1917, the journal will publish
a number of articles, review articles, and review essays that simultaneously
make empirical and conceptual contributions to the ongoing revival of
political history. The overarching methodological and historical problems to
which submissions might contribute may include (but are not limited to):
* rethinking the nature and role of "politics", state, bureaucracy, and
"society";
* state-sponsored transformations and the political dimensions of
large-scale
change;
* rethinking the roles and impact of political actors, patrons, groups,
networks, professionals, and parties;
* political culture, mentalities, and rituals, and their roles and impact;
* previously neglected imperial and non-Russian dimensions to politics in the
Russian Empire and USSR;
* revolutionary politics and transformations of the political sphere;
* knowledge, social science, and politics;
* individual and collective understandings of political ideologies;
* memory and political consciousness.
Our hope is that the special issue will contribute to the development of new
modes of writing political history and to thinking through its relationships
to social, cultural, and intellectual history.
Kritika is able to translate accepted submissions from Russian and the major
European languages.
Send proposals or manuscripts for articles, review articles, and review
essays to Michael David-Fox (mdavidfwam.umd.edu) or Peter Holquist
(pih2cornell.edu).
Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History
2115 Francis Scott Key Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7315 USA
tel. 301-405-4295
fax 301-314-9399
http://www.slavica.com/kritika/
Karen L. Kettering, Ph.D.
Associate Curator
Hillwood Museum
4155 Linnean Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
202.686.8505 x8533
http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org
PUBLICATION- Central Eurasian Studies Review, Volume 1, Number 1
Posted by: Virginia Martin <martinviemail.uah.edu>
Posted: 6 Feb 2002
Dear Colleagues:
The Central Eurasian Studies Society is pleased to announce the publication
of the first issue of the Central Eurasian Studies Review (CESR), a
scholarly review of research, resources, events, publications and
developments in scholarship and teaching on Central Eurasia. The Review
appears three times annually (winter, spring and fall). It is distributed
free of charge to dues paying members of CESS. Institutions may subscribe
at a rate of $50 per year. The Review is also available to all interested
readers via the web.
Information for contributors and subscription information, as well as the
current issue, can be found at
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/cess/CESS_Review.html. Editors will accept
submissions to CESR 1/2 (Spring 2002) through March 15, 2002.
The contents of the current issue follow. Please consider what you might
contribute to the next issue, in order to ensure good coverage of your field
and region in this Review of our field.
Best Regards,
Virginia Martin
Editor-in-Chief (and Chair of the CESS Conference Committee)
CENTRAL EURASIAN STUDIES REVIEW, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Winter 2002)
Editorial Introduction
PERSPECTIVES
Setting the Stakes of a New Society, John Schoeberlein
Libraries and CESS, Chris Murphy
RESEARCH REPORTS AND BRIEFS
Reports:
Migrant Labor, Labor Rights, and the Eurasian Economic Community, Roza
Zhalimbetova and Gregory Gleason
Azerbaijani Intellectuals during the Transition, Liamen Rzayeva
The Local Perspective: Interviews with Sakha in the Viliui River Region,
Aileen A. Espiritu
Recent Work in Archives in Uzbekistan and Russia, Adeeb Khalid
Preparing and Conducting a Field Trip to Baku and Bishkek, Jamilya Ukudeeva
Brief: Soviet Census Resources, Lawrence W. Crissman
REVIEWS AND ABSTRACTS
Book Review: Bold, Bat-Ochir. Mongolian Nomadic Society: A Reconstruction of
the 'Medieval' History of Mongolia. Reviewed by Timothy May
Book Abstract: S. M. Prozorov, comp. and ed., Islam na territorii byvshei
Rossiiskoi imperii. Entsiklopedicheskii slovar' [Islam on the territory of
the former Russian Empire: An encyclopedic dictionary]. By Aleksei A.
Khismatulin with Daniel C. Waugh
CONFERENCES AND LECTURE SERIES
The Heritage of Sasanian Iran, Stuart D. Sears
Rethinking Social Science Research on the Developing World, Morgan Liu,
Edward Schatz and Carole McGranahan
The Geopolitical and Economic Transitions in Eurasia, Havva Karakas-Keles
Reconceptualizing Central Asia: States and Societies in Formation, Pauline
Jones Luong and John Schoeberlein
Second CESS Annual Conference
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENTS
Polishing the Mirror: A Teaching Unit on Central and Inner Eurasia, Vika
Gardner
Teaching the Silk Road, Shoshana Keller
"Silk Road Seattle," Daniel C. Waugh
PUBLICATION- E-mail News on Central Asia from CERAM-Infos (in French)
Posted by: P. Dombrowsky <ferghananetcourrier.com>
Posted: 6 Feb 2002
Please let me inform you that a new issue of CERAM-Infos is now available.
This information letter in French focuses on political, economic, social and
international matters concerning Middle Asia, from Caspian to Mongolia, and
from the Arctic Ocean to Oman Gulf.
You may read past issues online at the following address:
http://www.oaric.com/ceraminfos.htm
If you want to access to the current issue, you'll have to subscribe (free
of charge) to the mailing list of the CERAM (Center for Studies and Research
on Middle Asia), at the same address.
Hope to welcome you soon among the readers of CERAM-Infos.
P. Dombrowsky
Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches sur l'Asie Médiane
PUBLICATION- Indian Diaspora in Central Asia and Its Trade, Scott Levi
Posted by: Uli Schamiloglu <uschamilfacstaff.wisc.edu>
Posted: 5 Feb 2002
Dear colleagues,
You may be interested in this important new publication, which is likely to
change the way we view the economic history of Central Asia, especially
earlier theories of "decline" in Central Asia :
Scott C. Levi, The Indian Diaspora in Central Asia and its Trade, 1550-1900
(Leiden: E. J. Brill, 2002).
Based on original research in the archives of Uzbekistan, this book surveys
the early modern commercial relations between India and Central Asia and
examines the emergence, economic function, social organization, and decline
of an Indian merchant diaspora. This diaspora consisted of tens of thousands
of Indian merchant-moneylenders living in communities dispersed across
Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran, the Caucasus and much of Russia.
The book illustrates how these diaspora merchants utilized their position as
agents of heavily capitalized, caste-based Indian family firms to finance
transregional trade and complex systems of rural credit and industrial
production. It concludes with an analysis of the Russian colonial
administration's policies toward the Indian merchants, and explains how
these policies brought about the decline of the diaspora in Central Asia.
Scott Levi earned his Ph.D. in History from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison in 2000, and is currently Assistant Professor of Asian
History at Eastern Illinois University.
Uli Schamiloglu
Professor of Turkic & Central Eurasian Studies
Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia
1254 Van Hise, 1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706 USA
tel. 1-608-262-7141 (office), 1-608-262-3012 (department), 1-608-265-3538 (fax)
Email: uschamilfacstaff.wisc.edu
LCA website: <http://lca.wisc.edu>
PUBLICATION- Bulgaria and Turkey (1931-1941), Liudmil Petrov (in Bulgarian)
Posted by: Vladimir Chukov <vlachunat.bg>
Posted: 27 Jan 2002
Bulgaria and Turkey (1931-1941), Liudmil Petrov, Ivrai Publishing House,
Sofia, 305 pp. (in Bulgarian)
The Bulgarian Center for Middle East Studies is proud to announce
publication of a new book. Its author, Dr. Liudmil Petrov, Associate
Professor in Varna Free University, is a Bulgarian expert on
Bulgarian-Turkish wars during the 20th century.
The book represents the author's ambition to objectively reconstruct a
wide range of problems of the Bulgarian-Turkish relations based on broad
spectrum of diaries, memoirs and press publications.
Dr. Petrov examines the period of the 30s of the 20th century and the
initial period of the Second World War when Bulgaria and Turkey built
complex and up-and-down relationship.
For more information, please contact:
Associate Professor Vladimir Chukov, Ph.D.
E-mail: vlachunat.bg
Fax: +359 (2) 741-301
Or visit the website of the Bulgarian Center for Middle East Studies:
http://www.bcmes.com
CFP/JOURNAL- Women's Studies International Forum
Posted by: Denise Roman <denizrucla.edu>
Posted: 27 Jan 2002
Hello,
As a new member of the editorial advisory board of Women's Studies
International Forum (WSIF) I would like to invite you to submit articles for
publication on various topics, epistemologies, and methodologies discussing
gender and women's issues in Eastern Europe. Please send WSIF your most
recent research articles coming from sociology, anthropology, political
science, psychology/psychoanalysis, literature, literary criticism, history,
economics, and other fields in social sciences, humanities, and arts. Such
articles should discuss the problematic of women or gender--as well as the
intersection of any of these with sexuality, ethnicity, race, religion, age,
class, or ableness--in Eastern Europe. Other interdisciplinary perspectives
can include issues of representation (literary and/or political); critical
political economy, transition, and globalization; women/gender and
war/refugees; technology; critical cultural studies; women/gender and arts;
women/gender and the European Union expansion; or new theorizations and
East-West feminist dialogues.
I would also like to encourage the submission of articles written by local,
Eastern European, scholars, as well as articles written by young scholars,
such as graduate students.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Denise Roman
WOMEN'S STUDIES INTERNATIONAL FORUM
http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/issn/02775395 http://www.sciencedirect.com
Editor-in-Chief: C. Zmroczek
Women's Studies International Forum (formerly Women's Studies International
Quarterly, established in 1978) is a bimonthly journal to aid the
distribution and exchange of feminist research in the multidisciplinary,
international area of women's studies and in feminist research in other
disciplines. The policy of the journal is to establish a feminist forum for
discussion and debate.
The journal seeks to critique and reconceptualize existing knowledge, to
examine and re-evaluate the manner in which knowledge is produced and
distributed, and to assess the implications this has for women's lives.
We seek contributions from people, individually or collectively, from
different countries and different backgrounds, who are engaged in feminist
research inside or outside formal educational institutions. We welcome a
variety of approaches and resources through the whole range of disciplines:
papers geared toward action-oriented research as well as those which address
theoretical methodological issues; and we encourage historical reassessments
of the lives and works of women. We urge all contributors both to
acknowledge the cultural and social specifics of their particular approach,
and to draw out these issues in their articles.
We also invite contributions to FEMINIST FORUM, the news and views
supplement which appears in each issue of the journal. FEMINIST FORUM is
aimed at promoting a network among feminists which cuts across national
boundaries; we welcome conference reports and announcements, calls for
papers, notices of new publications and reports, contacts, etc., sent in by
individuals or groups in the international feminist community.
--Denise Roman, Ph.D.
Research Associate
UCLA Center for the Study of Women
PUBLICATION- Iran and the Caucasus (Journal)
Posted by: Arthur Ambartsumian <arthurAA6500.spb.edu> (Arthur)
Posted: 27 Jan 2002
IRAN and the CAUCASUS (periodical)
Research Papers from the Caucasian Centre of Iranian Studies
(edited by Garnik Asatrian)
Exclusive distribution by BRILL, Leiden
Order: http://www.brill.nl/catalogue/productinfo.asp?product=9559
Vol. V, 2001, vii+264 pages
Softback ISSN1609-8498
List price (Institutions) EUR 64.-List price (Individuals) EUR 40.-
Content:
James Russell (Harvard), God is Good: On Tobit and Iran
Jahanshah Derakhshani (Tehran), Some Earliest Traces of the Aryan: Evidence
from the 4th and 3rd Millennium B.C.
Arthur Hambartsumian (Yerevan), The Armenian Parable "Zoroaster's Laughter"
and the Plot of Zoroaster's Birth in the Literary Traditions
Evelyn und Horst Klengel (Berlin), Ein altbabylonischer Text betreffend die
Lieferung von Schilfrohr
Garnik Asatrian (Jerewan), Die Ethnogenese der Kurden und fruhe
kurdisch-armenische Kontakte
Hayrapet Margarian (Yerevan), The Nomads and Ethno-political Realities of
Transcaucasia in the 11th-14th centuries
Magomed Gasanow (Makhachkala), On Christianity in Daghestan
Armen Aivazian (Yerevan), The Secret Meeting of Armenians on Lim Island in 1722
N.A. Sotavov (Makhachkala), The Circum-Caspian Area within the Eurasian
International Relationships at the Time of Peter the Great and Nadir-Shah
Afshar
Shushanik Khachikian (Yerevan), On the Commercial Activities of an 18th
Century New Julfa Merchant Sarhad Bandurean in Amsterdam
Dan Shapira (Jerusalem), A Karanite from Wohlhynia meets a Zoroastrian from
Baku
Matthias Weinreich (Jerewan), Die Pashto-Sprecher des Karakorum: Zur
Migrationsgeschichte einer ethno-linguistischen Minderheit
Alexander Yaskorski (Jerewan), Die deutschen Siedlungen im Sudkaukasus
Ruslan Seferbekov (Makhachkala), On the Demonology of the Tabasaranians
Garnik Asatrian (Yerevan), Al Reconsidered
Jalil Doostkhah (Townsville), Shahnameh and the Oral Epic Tradition (A Brief
Note)
Mushegh Asatrian (Yerevan), A Manual of Iranian Folk Magic: Publication of
the Text (Part I)
Victoria Arakelova (Yerevan), Sufi Saints in the Yezidi Tradition - I
John Perry (Chicago), The Historical Role of Turkish in Relation to Persian
of Iran
Garnik Asatrian, Victoria Arakelova (Yerevan), Blunt, Blad and Wise (Iranian
kund(-))
Artak Vardanian (Yerevan), The Assyro-Babylonian Humbaba and the Armenian
Plant Name Xembaba
Khashayar Bahari (Tehran), The Oldest Old Persian Text
ARCHAEOLOGY
L. Jibladze, L. Dzidziguri, T. Chigoshvili (Tblisi), Agricultural Tools in
the Early Bronze Colchis
TOPICAL PROBLEMS
Rafig Yahya Oglu Aliyev (Baku), Some Momentous Issues of the Ongoing
Islamic-Christian Dialoge
Hakob Chakrian (Yerevan), The Armenian-Turkish Dialoge (A Brief Note)
OLD PAGES
The Unpublished Report of His Britannic Majesty's Agent: David Lockhart
Lorimer's "The Bakhtiari Tribal"
BOOK REVIEWS & NOTES
BOOK RECEIVED
see also Vol. I (1997), Vol. II (1998) , Vols. III-IV (2000)
Info by: International Publications of Iranian Studies
ON-LINE PUBLICATION- Central Asian Bulletin, International Eurasian Institute
Posted by: Editor - International Eurasian Institute <editor_ieiiicas.org>
Posted: 25 Jan 2002
ON-LINE PUBLICATIONS - Central Asian Bulletin on the site of the
International Eurasian Institute for Economic and Political Research
(http://iicas.org)
Please, refer to the section ANALYTIC DATA on IEI site to read the following
texts:
Sergei DUVANOV, I do not believe.
Farid MURTAZA, President's Christmas tree.
Sergei DUVANOV, Eurasism as a philosophy of justifying inferiority.
On our site you can also find the following IEI PUBLICATION:
AKEZHAN KAZHEGELDIN: "The exhausted horse should go to the stable"
If you wish to share your views we shall be glad to display your texts at
IEI Forum or Library.
Henry Puck
Executive Director
International Eurasian Institute
for Economic and Political Research
iicasiicas.org
JOURNAL- The Kazakh Civilization
Posted by: University Kainar <kainaritte.kz>
Posted: 23 Jan 2002
Dear Colleagues:
We are writing to you to inform that Kainar University has undertaken new
fields of scientific research. We began publishing a scientific journal
named "The Kazakh Civilization" last year. The first issue was already
published. The main idea of the journal is to rediscover history of
Kazakhstan, and of Eurasian region in general. It seems necessary to examine
the contribution of the Kazakh Civilization to the Global Civilization.
The main areas of our research cover history of Kazakhstan, its culture,
art, science, music, language and literature, religion, fine art, cities,
martial art, architecture, art of writing, state and law, economics,
treasury of the Kazakh Civilization and also theory of civilization.
We believe that publication of the journal "The Kazakh Civilization" is
well-timed and it is in order with the process of discovery of the world
civilizations. The journal is published in Kazakh, Russian and English
languages.
Regarding this, we are looking for new cooperation partners. We are most
interested in partners that would be interested in cooperating with us. You
can place your thematic articles in our journal. We could jointly organize
projects and call conferences. We are also keen to widen number of our
subscribers.
Sincerely yours,
Yerengaip S. Omarov
Professor, Rector of Kainar University
PUBLICATION- Politics of Language in the Ex-Soviet Muslim States
Posted by: Jessica Sysak <sysakumich.edu>
Posted: 22 Jan 2002
Politics of Language in the Ex-Soviet Muslim States: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Jacob M. Landau and Barbara Kellner-Heinkele
6 x 9, 274 pages, 2001 Cloth 0-472-11226-0 $47.50 Available
A unique analysis of language policies in the Central Asian states of the
former Soviet Union.
Politics of Language in the Ex-Soviet Muslim States offers a unique and
timely analysis of language policies in the Central Asian states of the
former Soviet Union. The authors relate these policies to broad issues such
as nation-building, language planning, and multilingualism. The book is a
comprehensive survey of language policy in the five newly independent states
with largely Turkic-speaking populations and in the Tajik republic, with its
mainly Iranian-speaking population. It addresses each state's consideration
over how the use of Russian--widespread as a second language among the
Turkic-speaking peoples and known as a first language for Soviet-era
immigrants regardless of ethnicity--should relate to use of the local
varieties of Turkic or Iranian. It also addresses efforts in each state to
elaborate the local variety of Turkic or Iranian for use as public discourse
in administration, law, business, and politics, including teaching the
language to its nominal speakers, and considers the relation between these
languages and those of local ethnic minorities. The authors utilize
previously unpublished empirical data, which is presented in both a clear
narrative and conceptual framework.
Jacob M. Landau is Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Hebrew
University of Jerusalem. Barbara Kellner-Heinkele is Professor of Turkic
Studies, Free University of Berlin.
Please send orders to:
University of Michigan Press
839 Greene St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
TEL(734)764-4392
FAX(734)936-0456
um.press.busumich.edu
www.press.umich.edu
Jessica Sysak, Publicist
The University of Michigan Press
839 Greene Street, P.O. Box 1104
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1104
E-mail: sysakumich.edu
Phone: (734) 764-4330
Fax: (734) 615-1540
www.press.umich.edu
CFP/JOURNAL- KOK Arastirmalari, Social and Political Research, Ankara
Posted by: Ertan Efegil <ertan.efegilemu.edu.tr>
Posted: 17 Jan 2002
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS, KOK ARASTIRMALARI
KOK Arastirmalari is a biannual academic journal of the Foundation of KOK
Social and Political Researches, which is a private, nonprofit academic
center in Ankara, Turkey. The Journal is a fully refereed interdisciplinary
research publication. It contains articles in all disciplines of social
sciences and humanities concerning Turkish social and political life.
KOK Arastirmalari Journal invites submissions to two thematic issues on
"Recent Developments in Turkish Foreign Policy" and "The Effects of
Globalization and Identity Politics on Turkish Politics." The former might
address any of the following subjects: significance of the Central Asia,
Caucasus and the Middle East for Turkish state, impact of the latest
developments in the Balkans, the European Union and the Cyprus Issue. The
second special edition will focus on the analysis of the issues of
democratic consolidation, civil society, citizenship, nationalism and
religious, ethnic and sectarian movements on the basis of globalization and
identity politics during the last two decades in Turkey.
We are looking for the submission of papers representing controversial,
thought-provoking and alternative approaches not sufficiently represented by
mainstream scholarship. Papers will be evaluated on their scholarly probity
and not on their theses. Manuscripts in Turkish, English and Russian should
be 25-40 double-spaced typewritten pages, including endnotes.
For more information and submission guidelines please contact:
Ertan Efegil (ertan.efegilemu.edu.tr);
Yilmaz Colak (yilmaz.colakemu.edu.tr)
KOKSAV (www.koksav.org.tr)
Manuscript should be submitted to
Ertan Efegil (Turkish Foreign Policy) ertan.efegilemu.edu.tr;
Yilmaz Colak (Turkish Politics) yilmaz.colakemu.edu.tr.
Submissions deadline for the next two issues: 30 April, 2002.
PUBLICATION- Fonus, No. 3 (Dushanbe)
Posted by: Jonathan Zartman <jkzartmanemail.msn.com>
Posted: 14 Jan 2002
FONUS #3
The third issue of Fonus, the new quarterly journal of international of
international and international study for peace and development, has now
been published. Fonus is published by the International Ziodullo Shahidi
Cultural Foundation, which was financed by The Swiss Government and The
Swiss Embassy in Tashkent. The journal is multi-lingual, with articles in
Tajik, Russian and English. A summary of each article is provided in
English. Fonus aims to be a forum for contributors from national cultures
around the world, giving our readers and writers a wider sphere of
professional and non-professional contacts. Our writers will contribute to
international dialogue by offering opinion, news and research on cultural
identities and human rights in Central Asia and the world. Fonus seeks to
promote human rights in terms of international identities.
The third issue features:
Editor's introduction by Munira Shahidi
POLITICS
* Presidents call for a long-term solution in Afghanistan
* Political meetings and negotiations
* Principles for a national peace philosophy
Muso Dinorshoyev (Tajikistan)
ECOLOGY
* A scientific and practical basis for utilization of aluminium smelter waste
Jovid Mirsaidov, Haydar Safiev, Bozorali Azizov (Tajikistan)
ECONOMICS
* Tajikistan and the world market
Hojimuhammad Umarov (Tajikistan)
CULTURE STUDIES
* Central Asia and Europe: dialogue of cultures or improving a modern
civilization?
Munira Shahidi (Tajikistan)
* East and West: problems of the coexistence of cultures
Abdunabi Sattorzoda (Tajikistan)
* Reflections on the aesthetics of Bedil
Nasiba Sodikova (Tajikistan)
* From Turing to Putnam: on artificial intelligence and human knowledge
Sven-Eric Liedman (Sweden)
GENDER
* Traditional stereotypes and women's problems in post-Soviet Uzbekistan: a
survey of the mass media
Marfua Tokhtakhojaeva (Uzbekistan)
LITERATURE
* The Woman and the Ghul
Bahmanyor (Tajikistan)
* The Game
Uchkun Nazarov (Uzbekistan)
* The Immorality of the Brave or the Power Syndrome
Mukhtar Shakhanov (Kazakhstan)
* Lola
Toktobay Mulkubatov (Kyrgyzstan)
MUSIC AND MUSICOLOGY
* Tajik music: comprehending life experience
Tolib Shahidi (Tajikistan)
* Musical criticism and the ecology of culture
Nigora Hasanova (Uzbekistan)
ART
* The tendencies of the evolution of the Tajik school of painting
Malika Kurbanova (Tajikistan)
WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIA and CONFERENCES
* SHABIT (inspiration) - the fourth international festival for creative
youth (Kazakhstan)
* International Meeting on Interculturality
* The 90th anniversary of Mirzo Tursunzoda
* The creative interconnection of Central Asian writers in the new millennium
We hope you will recommend Fonus to friends, colleagues and institutions. We
welcome articles to be considered for publication. Articles or ideas for
them should be sent by e-mail in Winword format to:
Shahidimunirayahoo.com
farangisyahoo.com
CFP/JOURNAL- Sharqnameh - Journal on Central Asia Published Quarterly in Cairo
Posted by: Mustafa El-Labbad - Sharqnameh <sharqnamehhotmail.com>
Posted: 12 Jan 2002
Dear Colleagues,
I am the Editor-in-Chief of the quarterly journal "Sharqnameh" which is
published in Cairo and covers the area of Iran, Turkey and Central Asia. It
is the only Arab journal which covers this region. We are seeking article
submissions for publication in "Sharqnameh". Unfortunately, we do not have
the means to pay for articles, however we would be very grateful for your
contributions and it would be very helpful to make this region better known
to the Arab world. Articles may be submitted in English, German or Arabic,
and should be 2,500-3,000 words in length, should be in MS Word format, and
should have a popular character.
Best regards,
Dr. Mustafa El-Labbad
Editor-in-Chief
Sharqnameh
Murad Bek St. 12
Heliopolis
11341 Cairo
Egypt
Tel./Fax: +20 (2) 419-80-53
E-mail: m.labbadinternetegypt.com
PUBLICATION- CERAM-Infos: Newsletter on Central Asia (in French)
Posted by: Patrick Dombrowsky <ferghananetcourrier.com>
Posted: 11 Jan 2002
Please let me inform you of the existence of CERAM-Infos, which is an
information letter focused on the problems of Central Asia. This letter is
entirely in French and published about once a month.
You may read the past issues online at the following address:
http://www.oaric.com/ceraminfos.htm
If you want to access to the current issue, you'll have to subscribe (free
of charge) to the mailing list of the CERAM (Center for Studies and Research
on Middle Asia), at the same address.
Hope to welcome you soon among the readers of CERAM-Infos.
P. Dombrowsky
PUBLICATION- The Ancient Uighurs, 8th-9th Centuries (in Russian)
Posted by: Ablet Kamalov <abletkhotmail.com>
Posted: 7 Jan 2002
Drevnie Uigury, VIII-IX vv. [The Ancient Uighurs, 8th-9th centuries]. By
Ablet Kamalov, Almaty: "Nash mir" Publishing House, 2001, 216 pp.
The book is devoted to the ethnic and political history of the Uighur State
in Central Asia known as Uighur Kaghanate or Uighur Empire (744-840). The
research based on the comparative analysis of the Uighur runic inscriptions
including those discovered in 1970-1980s in Mongolia by the Mongol and
Soviet scholars with the Chinese narrative works and other written sources
reconstructs the main stages of the historical life of the Old Uighurs,
describes inner wars in the Kaghanate during the initial decades of its
existence, discusses interactions between the Uighurs and oases of Eastern
Turkestan, as well as political relations of the Uighurs with T'ang Empire.
The monograph also studies political structure of the Uighur State and the
role and place of Eastern Turkestan in the policy of the Uighur rulers.
The author uses new approaches to the problems of the Uighur history and
offers new explanation of the political developments in the Uighur
Kaghanate, Eastern Turkestan, and China.
For further information on this publication contact Dr. Ablet Kamalov,
Almaty, Kazakhstan, by email abletkhotmail.com or abletkyahoo.com
CFP- Book on Challenges for Education in Central Asia
Posted by: Alan DeYoung <ajdeyuky.edu>
Posted: 7 Jan 2002
CHALLENGES FOR EDUCATION IN CENTRAL ASIA
Following the political changes a decade ago all new nations in the former
Soviet Union and Eastern and Central Europe entered similar transitions to a
market economies and open societies. The five republics in Central Asia,
however, faced an additional challenge. Having been incorporated by force
into the Soviet Union early in the 20th century, none had experienced
independence in the modern era. For Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan,
Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan the questions and dilemmas were even more
complex. What were their traditions, and what about them ought to be
retained? How could traditions be retained without endangering the delicate
multiethnic social fabric inherited from the Soviet Union? How might
citizenship and social cohesion be engendered in the face of the
prophesizing from divergent branches of Islam and Christianity? Balancing
the 'normal' economic and political dilemmas were complex enough, but how
were these new pressures for identity be safely integrated in their search
for nationhood.
In each of the five republics educational issues have been in the forefront
of these challenges. There have been differences in the policies from one
nation to another. Within countries, there have been shifts first in one
direction and then in another. Pressures for 'westernization' and
'modernization' have been countered by the need to establish identity and
rely on familiar styles of pedagogy, administration, and managerial control.
For instance, there has been a tendency to encourage private schooling and
decentralized management, but how can a peaceful nation be created when
policies associated with modernity can be used as a vanguard for political
subversion? Despite the fact the countries of Central Asia entered this era
inexperienced in international educational policy making, they now find
themselves high on the agendas in Washington D.C., Paris, Bonn, Moscow and
Tokyo. All are now acutely aware that decisions they make have an influence
well beyond Central Asia.
The proposed book intends to illustrate these dilemmas and challenges, and
try to cover different stages of education and youth policy reform. It may
include articles on topics from kindergarten to doctoral programs, adult and
corporate training, research, management and administration, pedagogy and
curriculum, finance, public, private, not-for-profit and commercial
institutions. It will attempt to include articles commenting on the
extraordinary influence of private foundations and neighbors including Iran,
Turkey and Russia. Central Asia used to be an important 'road' from East to
West. During the Soviet period that road was interrupted. It has now returned.
Intended Audiences
* Policy makers in fields of foreign policy, education administration,
public administration
* Academic specialists in the former Soviet Union, Asia, Central Asia in
cultural anthropology, Comparative Education, Political Science,
Economics, Sociology, Comparative Religion.
* The general public newly interested in education and Islam
* Graduate students in the above fields
CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS
The five republics in the post Soviet Central Asia now find themselves at
the center of world attention. There is no area of concern more delicate
than that of education. In addition to the problems in common with other
countries in transition, the countries in Central Asia must contend with
unique challenges to their social cohesion.
This book will encourage articles covering 'both transitions'. The editors
encourage authors to submit work on financial and managerial reforms,
curriculum, pedagogy, and of course governance. But they also encourage
authors to submit work on ethnic and religious educational issues, the
international influences of countries such as Turkey and Iran, Russia, and
the dilemmas presented by trying to maintain social control over shared
ethnic groups.
Please submit titles for consideration by May 1, 2002.
First drafts will be due between July and September, 2002
Maximum length : 5000 words (20 double spaced pages)
Contact Addresses
Editors
Stephen P. Heyneman
Professor
International Education Policy
Department of Leadership and Organizations
Vanderbilt University
Box 514 Peabody College
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Tel: (615) 322-1169
Fax: (615) 343-7094
Email: s.heynemanvanderbilt.edu
Alan J. DeYoung
Professor
Department of Educational Policy
Studies and Evaluation
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
Tel: (859) 257-3846
Fax: (859) 257-4243
Email: ajdeyuky.edu
Publisher
George Johnson
Information Age Publishing
80 Madison Station
P.O. Box 1967
Greenwich, Ct.
Tel: 203 661 7602
Fax: 203 661 7952
www.infoagepub.com
PUBLICATION- Documents on King Birendra of Nepal
Posted by: Shyam Goenka <infomemoirsofkingbirendra.org>
Posted: 4 Jan 2002
Dear Colleagues:
As you are aware, the regicide that took place in Nepal in the month of June
2001 was extremely tragic claiming the lives of King Birendra and his entire
immediate family.
As I happen to have done the only biography on the slain King in 1997 and as
a Royal Biographer, I was asked by several journalist friends to put
together a document that could serve as a memoir on the King, who was
extremely popular. And the memoirs was put together.
We would be happy if you may like to consider having a copy/copies of a
Collector's Album on the King, which in fact, is the only authentic document
and which carries a complete chronological account of the late King's life.
It also includes several photographs received from the King himself.
For details, you may like to visit our website www.memoirsofkingbirendra.org.
Best regards,
Shyam Goenka
Editor Memoirs of King Birendra
Goenka Publications
B-7/105A, Safdarjung Enclave
New Delhi 110029
India
Tel: 91-11-6198718/19/20
Fax: 91-11-6198721
E-mail: infomemoirsofkingbirendra.org or goenkashyamvsnl.net
ON-LINE PUBLICATION- Transoxiana (in Spanish)
Posted by: Paola Raffetta <paola_raffettasinectis.com.ar>
Posted: 31 Dec 2001
Dear Colleagues,
Issue number 3 of Transoxiana is available on line at
http://www.salvador.edu.ar/transox/
Transoxiana is an in-Spanish on-line publication on Asian Studies from the
School of Oriental Studies at the Universidad del Salvador,
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Contents:
Transoxiana 1
* AMENEMHAT III
UN FARAON DE ROSTRO SEVERO
Lic. Prof. Alejandra R. Cersosimo
* ARTE KUSHAN
Lic. Paola Raffetta
* "EL VISIONARIO" DE RAFFI
BREVE ANALISIS LITERARIO
Julieta Puppo
* ARSHILE GORKY
UNA EXPERIENCIA ARMENIA EN LA DISPORA
Lic. Maria de la Paz Albarracin
Transoxiana 2
* LA BI-UNIDAD DE RADHA Y KRISHNA:
INCONCEBIBLEMENTE UNO Y DIFERENTES A LA VEZ
Fabian Ezequiel Lopez
* LA ENFERMEDAD Y LA FARMACOPEA EN MESOPOTAMIA
Lic. Noemi Sierra
* LOS KURDOS
Mónica Cello
* SIMBOLISMO DEL JADE EN LA FUNERARIA CHINA
Lic. Maiza Pinoche Capraro
* SOLES Y ORIGENES:
EL MIT ARMENIO DE LA CREACION
Vartan Matiossian
* LA TEOLOGIA MENFITA: MITO DE CREACION
Lic. Susana Romero
* EL ASANA:
SU IMPORTANCIA EN EL CAMINO DE REALIZACION DEL HOMBRE
Lic. Leda Pilello
Transoxiana 3
* AMENEMHAT III
LA VIDA INTIMA DE UN FARAON
Prof.: Alejandra R. Cersosimo
* LA LEY EN SUMER Y BABILONIA
Lic. Emilia Enoe Crescentino
* "PAIS DE LOS RIOS"
LOS HURRITAS Y LA MESETA DE ARMENIA
Prof. Vartan Matiossian
* ORAR HACIA LA KA'BA
UNA MIRADA A LA GEOGRAFIA "SAGRADA" DEL ISLAM
Lic. Alicia Costa
* EL JARDIN DE EDEN
Lic. Graciela N. Gestoso Singer
* LOS BASMACHI, LOS MUJAHIDIN Y LOS TALIBAN
REACCIONES CENTRO-ASIATICAS A LA "AGRESION OCCIDENTAL"
Mag. Jorge Malena
* ¿TALIBAN O TALIBANES?
Lic. Ricardo Lopez Dusil
Yours,
Lic. Paola Raffetta
Editora, Transoxiana
Escuela de Estudios Orientales
Universidad del Salvador
Buenos Aires - Argentina
http://www.salvador.edu.ar/transox/
PUBLICATION- Troubled Waters: Geopolitics of the Caspian Region, Dekmejian
& Simonian
Posted by: Andrea Lansing <Andrea.Lansingpalgrave-usa.com>
Posted: 27 Dec 2001
Palgrave is pleased to announce a new book!
TROUBLED WATERS
The Geopolitics of the Caspian Region
R. Hrair Dekmejian & Hovann H. Simonian
"Troubled Waters" presents a comprehensive analysis of the political and
economic dynamics of the Caspian basin. Once the landlocked backwater
between Iran and the Soviet Union, the Caspian has in the last 10 years
emerged as the epicenter of conflicting interests in a region where salient
geopolitical forces converge with significant energy resources and latent
instability. Following a historical overview of the region and its oil
industry, the book analyzes the domestic politics and the foreign policies
of the five states bordering the Caspian--Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. It identifies the external interests involved
in the Caspian's political rivalries and control over its resources and
territory, including the US, the European powers, various nationalist
movements, Islamic militants, multinational corporations, NGOs and
international financial institutions. This unique work is a valuable guide
to the converging forces that will determine the Caspian's future.
Contents:
Part I: The Caspian Basin: History, Politics and Resources * The Caspian in
a Globalized World * The Caspian in History * Legal Status and Environmental
Issues * Energy Estimates, Costs and Pipelines
Part II: The Riparian States * The Riparian States: Politics and Interests *
The Riparian States: Interstate Relations
Part III: External Actors * The Inner Circle * The Outer Circle * America,
Europe, Japan and Asia * Non-State Actors in the Caspian Basin * The Caspian
in the Global Marketplace
R. Hrair Dekmejian is Professor of Political Science and Hovann H. Simonian
is Research Scholar in the Department of Political Science, both at the
University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
2001 / 256 pages
ISBN: 1-86064-639-5 / $65.00
I.B.Tauris
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PUBLICATION- Central Asia Monitor: Final Issue
Posted by: David Nalle <DavidN5512aol.com>
Posted: 27 Dec 2001
CENTRAL ASIA MONITOR is closing down -- and celebrating its ten years of
publication with a final double issue, Nos. 5 & 6, 2001, now on its way to
subscribers. Non-subscribers may also obtain a copy of this special issue
and a retrospective CD (see below).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Massoud -- An Afghan Life, by Nasrine Gross
* Central Asia's Colonial Past: Why it Matters, by Cassandra Cavanaugh (the
2001 Nava'i Lecture at Georgetown University)
* Bridges and Fences: the Eurasian Economic Community and Policy
Harmonization in Eurasia, by Roza Zhalimbetova and Gregory Gleason
* Kazakhstan: Entering its Tenth Year as a Market Economy, by D. Madiarova
and A. Sarinzhipov
* Sino-Russian Relations and the Uyghur Card, by Nabijan Tursun
* Prospects for Secondary Education Reform in the Kyrgyz Republic (Part 2),
by Alan J. DeYoung
* Trade Union Trends in Kazakhstan: the Example of the Federation of Trade
Unions, by Roza A. Kalenova
* Geopolitique de la Nouvelle Asia Centrale, by Mohammad-Reza Djalili and
Thiery Kellner: Book Review by Edward H. Thomas
AND -- Tables of Contents, CAM, 1992-2001
PLEASE NOTE: This double issue may be purchased by sending a check for $16 to
the Monitor at 560 Herrick Rd., Benson, VT 05743. For credit card procedures
for this purchase AND/OR for acquiring a CD containing all the substantive
articles appearing in the Monitor since 1992, see the website at
www.chalidze.com/cam.html
PUBLICATION- Central Asian Survey, Volume 20, Number 4 (dated Dec. 2001)
Posted by: Sharron Lawrence <sharronltandf.co.uk>
Posted: 26 Dec 2001
Dear Colleagues:
Volume 20, Number 4 (dated December 2001) of:
Central Asian Survey a journal from Carfax Publishing, part of the Taylor &
Francis Group
is now available online via the Catchword service, and contains the
following articles:
Focus on Afghanistan
Perverting Islam: Taliban social policy toward women
Larry P. Goodson
Radical political movements in Afghanistan and their politics of peoples'
empowerment and liberation
Hafizullah Emadi
Political Islam in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan
Shahram Akbarzadeh
Gender and ethnicity in the 'transitional democracy' of Kyrgyzstan
Lori M. Handrahan
The Jungar Tuvas: language and national identity in the PRC
Talant Mawkanuli
On merchants and monsters: common motifs in tales from medieval China and
19th-century Bukhara
Siamak Adhami
Subscribers can view this issue at:
http://tandf.catchword.com/ini-saramail/rpsv/catchword/carfax/02634937/v20n4
/contp1.htm
Non-subscribers can download individual articles from the same location, but
a document delivery fee will apply.
You can read more about this journal at:
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/carfax/02634937.html
To subscribe to this journal, please email: JaneDtandf.co.uk
Information on all Carfax Publishing, part of the Taylor & Francis Group
journals can now be found at: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
PUBLICATION- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 19 December 2001 Issue on Web
Posted by: Svante Cornell <svante.cornellpcr.uu.se>
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Please note that the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst will not be published on
January 2, 2002. Our first issue in the new year will be published on
January 16, 2002.
The 19 December 2001 Issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, a
subscription free Web journal with over 89,000 visitors to the site since
November 1999 is now on-line at http://www.cacianalyst.org/
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute of The Johns Hopkins University-The
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is proud to announce the
publication of the 19 December 2001 issue of its biweekly Web-Journal, The
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.
The Institute is also proud to offer its readers the option of downloading
The Analyst in PDF format, enabling readers to view and print out the entire
issue of The Analyst. The html version will, of course, remain available.
The 19 December 2001 issue of The Analyst features four Analytical Articles,
four Field Reports, and News Bites from the past fortnight. The Analytical
Articles feature:
RUSSIA IN THE GREAT ANTI-TERRORIST GAME
Pavel Baev
The lightning deployment of a 'limited contingent' of Russian troops to
Kabul in late November 2001 has served as a reminder that Moscow's tactical
aims and strategic goals in the Caspian area are to be taken seriously.
While the troops belong to the Ministry of Emergencies (MChS) and their
mission is presented as purely humanitarian - setting up a field hospital
which doubles as the embassy - it betrayed a desire to jump right into the
middle of the arena, ahead of US Rangers and Marines stuck with hard work at
Kunduz and Kandahar. A key difference from the Russian paratroopers 'march
on Prishtina' in June 1999 is that the Northern Alliance had arrived to
Kabul a few days prior, to some surprise in Washington and to much
satisfaction in Moscow.
CENTRAL ASIA: IMAGINARY AND REAL BORDERS
Anara Tabyshalieva
The new fragmentation of Central Asia is a painful and unpleasant lesson for
the local population. The imaginary borders of Soviet times have become
real; they seriously impede cross-border migration of labor and trade. Land
mines and numerous barriers for travel, pilgrimage, and communication
greatly contribute to social tensions. Since September 11, extra security
measures cause new problems for ordinary people in Central Asia: thousands
of them were expelled from neighboring countries. In Central Asia's security
environment, border uncertainty and external challenges have become closely
intertwined. A common regional agenda requires resolving the numerous border
problems in a friendly and non-discriminatory way.
REGIONAL POWERS AND THE PROSPECTS OF DURABLE PEACE IN AFGHANISTAN
Hooman Peimani
After years of devastating civil war, Afghanistan has entered an era that
could potentially bring peace and stability to Afghans. The recent advances
of Northern Alliance forces in different directions suddenly changed the
political scene in Afghanistan. The disappearance of the Taliban as a major
political and military force, the Afghans' desire to end the civil war and
the interest of the international community in peace and stability in
Afghanistan have all created grounds for the formation of a stable Afghan
government. However, competition among major regional and non-regional
powers has been a major external factor intensifying conflicts among various
Afghan political groups. This has become a major hurdle in the way of
establishing a central government representative of and acceptable to the
majority of the Afghans.
PROSPECTS FOR AFGHANISTAN IN THE CONTEXT OF AFGHAN POLITICAL TRADITION
Yuri V. Bossin
The ostensible success of negotiations in Bonn increased hopes of peace and
stability in Afghanistan. The search for viable alternatives to the Taliban
was based in the building of a "broad-based" coalition that could initiate a
democratic process in the country. Strong pressure brought a deal between
King Zahir Shah's group and the Northern Alliance which seemed to fill the
political vacuum following the rapid collapse of the Taliban regime.
However, being largely the product of outside efforts, this solution creates
skepticism regarding its ability to unify and reconcile the country. It
critically neglects local political tradition - a set of sentiments,
prejudices and beliefs that during 250 years has formed the Afghan
perception of legitimacy and loyalty.
THE FIELD REPORTS INCLUDE:
FOREIGN LECTURERS FLED KYRGYZSTAN, BUT ARE NOW RETURNING
After a U.S. embassy warning, the Civic Education Project's board of
directors asked their foreign staff in the American University of Kyrgyzstan
to leave the country for security reasons. The warnings turned out to be
exaggerated, however. No acts of violence against foreigners have been
reported in the country, and lecturers are now returning.
KAZAKHSTAN CELEBRATES TEN YEARS OF ITS INDEPENDENCE
Many foreign analysts believe, and not without reason, that Kazakhstan is
one of the most politically and economically advanced countries in Central
Asia. The tenth anniversary of the Independance day, marked on December 16,
gives good cause to Kazakhstan's citizens to look back to what has been
achieved in post-communist years.
STRUGGLE AGAINST ISLAMISTS IS ON IN AZERBAIJAN
A leader of Azerbaijan's Islamic party was recently arrested on the Iranian
border. This arrest was made on charges of bribery and resistance to
officials, but seems to be part of a larger crackdown on Islamic extremist
groups in the country.
SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN KYRGYZSTAN TO BE REORGANIZED
On November 7, the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic announced
that an internal structural reorganization would be carried out in the
higher educational institutions of the country. Kyrgyzstan has too many
universities, an quality is far from conforming to quantity. The poor
standards of university education, corruption in universities, and the
prospects of unemployment that most of the Kyrgyz students face after
graduation are problems that the ministry now seeks to address
The Analyst provides a rigorous, concise and nonpartisan forum where
specialists can assess issues and events in the Central Asia-Caucasus region
for a broad audience of business people, journalists, policy makers,
government officials, diplomats and academics. The Analyst seeks regional
specialists, journalists, economists, and political scientists to join its
pool of authors who are then asked to contribute short, timely, analytical
articles, ca. 800-900 words in length. The institute pays a honorarium to
the authors. The Analyst also seeks local experts, corporate representatives
and NGO representatives from the region to write Field Reports for a modest
honorarium.
The Analyst provides factual, objective and analytical articles valuing
fresh insights rather than the conventional wisdom. We welcome readers and
writers from various perspectives and viewpoints. We value your comments
and suggestions.
Those interested in joining The Analyst's pool of authors to contribute
articles, field reports or contacts of potential writers, please send your
CV to: svante.cornellpcr.uu.se and suggest some topics on which you would
like to write. Please remember that The Analyst does not accept double
submissions.
Svante E. Cornell, Acting Editor
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
The Johns Hopkins University
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. 1-202-663-7712
Fax. 1-202-663-7785
svante.cornellpcr.uu.se
PUBLICATION- Orientwissenschaftliche Hefte, Nos. 1-2
Posted by: Ildiko Beller-Hann <beller-hannowz.uni-halle.de>
Posted: 12 Dec 2001
ORIENTWISSENSCHAFTLICHE HEFTE (OWH)
ISSN 1617-2469
Martin-Luther-Universität, Halle/Wittenberg
1/2001, Hanne Schönig (ed.)
Contents:
1. Christoph Helm: Aspekte orientwissenschaftlicher Forschung in Halle.
Festvortrag anläßlich der Gründung des orientwissenschaftlichen Zentrums an
der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
2. Ludmila Hanisch: Ausgegrenzte Kompetenz. Porträts vertriebener
Orientalistinnen und Orientalisten 1933-1945. Eine Hommage anläßlich des 28.
Deutschen Orientalistentags in Bamberg, 26.-30. März 2001.
This second title is also available separately under the title Katalog zur
Ausstellung. The catalogue includes sixty short biographies with photographs
of Orientalists who lost their jobs, were forced into exile or killed during
the Nazi period. The publication pays homage to the memory of these
scholars, and at the same time it offers an insight into restrictions and
regulations faced by scholarship. The life histories of individual scholars
document the effort and energy with which emigrant Orientalists continued to
pursue their academic activities in altered conditions.
ORIENTWISSENSCHAFTLICHE HEFTE (OWH)
Martin-Luther-Universität, Halle/Wittenberg
2/2001 Ildikó Bellér-Hann (ed.)
Cultural Persistence and Globalisation. Papers of the workshop held at the
Armenien World Conference 2000, Wittenberg 6.9.00.
Seta Dadoyan: The Armenian Metasystem and the Near Eastern Diaspora.
Lale Yalcin-Heckmann: Debates on Kurdish Ethnicity in Contemporary Turkey.
Christiane Lembert: The Assyrians. The Formation of Ethnic Identity in a
Diaspora Community.
Khalil Rashow: The Yezidis Today.
Ildikó Bellér-Hann: Locked in Conflict. Parameters of Uyghur Identity, in
China and in the Diaspora.
ORDERS:
please send orders to
Dr. Hanne Schönig
Orientwissenschaftliches Zentrum
Mühlweg 15
D-06114 Halle/Saale
Germany
E-mail: schoenigowz.uni-halle.de
For further information about the Centre and the OWH see
OWZ (www.owz.uni-halle.de)
Dr Ildikó Bellér-Hann
Orientwissenschaftliches Zentrum
Martin-Luther-Universität
Mühlweg 15
D-06114 Halle/Saale
Germany
PUBLICATION- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 5 December 2001 Issue on Web
Posted by: Svante Cornell <svante.cornellpcr.uu.se>
Posted: 6 Dec 2001
The 5 December 2001 Issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, a
subscription free Web journal with over 89,000 visitors to the site since
November 1999 is now on-line at http://www.cacianalyst.org/
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute of The Johns Hopkins University-The
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is proud to announce the
publication of the 5 December 2001 issue of its biweekly Web-Journal, The
Central Asia-
Caucasus Analyst.
The Institute is also proud to offer its readers the option of downloading
The Analyst in PDF format, enabling readers to view and print out the
entire issue of The Analyst. The html version will, of course, remain
available.
The 5 December 2001 issue of The Analyst features four Analytical Articles,
four Field Reports, and News Bites from the past fortnight. The Analytical
Articles feature:
GOVERNMENT CRISIS IN KAZAKHSTAN: WARM-UP FOR THE SUCCESSION TO NAZARBAEV?
Robert M. Cutler
The first half of November saw Kazakhstan's most important political crisis
since 1997. Several principal cabinet ministers resigned to form a
technocratic reform group called Democratic Choice, while President
Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan removed from office the outspoken prefect
of the Pavlodar region Galymzhan Zhakiyanov. This was the outcome of a
series of events beginning with the resignation of Nazarbaev's son-in-law
Rakhat Aliev from his post as deputy head of the country's National
Security Council. Despite Aliev's diminished public profile, the result
appears nevertheless to turn to his advantage.
ECOLOGICAL SECURITY: AN URGENT NECESSITY FOR CENTRAL ASIA
Jyldyz Sydygalieva
Before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Central Asia provided raw
materials and was a proving ground for the Soviet Union's nuclear program.
The Kyrgyz Republic, in fact, was a radioactive dump and is home to
hazardous nuclear "tailings". As a result, there is a dangerous possibility
of radioactive pollution of a huge area, including the territory of other
Central Asian states. It may cause serious consequences for the population,
environment and economy of the Central Asian region.
HYPER-TERRORISM VS. HYPER-POWER: COMING TO TERMS WITH ASYMMETRY OF POWER
Maria Sultan
The unexpectedly easy access to Kabul by the Northern Alliance and the
coalition against terrorism has confirmed the first principle of the 21st
century warfare: that it is as good as impossible to vanquish America when
it is using its entire arsenal of power. No state is in a position to
challenge this 'hyper-power'. Instead, adversaries attempt to counter this
imbalance of power by the use of asymmetric methods.
AFGHANISTAN: THE MAKING OF A QUAGMIRE?
Stephen Blank
While the military campaign in Afghanistan has done much to end Taliban
control over Afghanistan and put Al Qaeda on the run, steps to secure peace
are lagging behind. The various warlords and factions in Afghanistan are
all struggling for shares in power in the future government of the country,
a struggle that could easily turn violent. Meanwhile, foreign powers have
reverted to both covert and overt quests for influence. This risks bringing
internal strife back to Afghanistan as in 1992-96 unless the U.S. takes
visible steps to lead the way to reconstruction and reins in the regional
powers around Afghanistan.
THE FIELD REPORTS INCLUDE:
WORLD CONGRESS OF AZERIS TOOK PLACE IN BAKU
The restoration of Azerbaijan's independence a decade ago opened up new
venues for contacts between Azerbaijan and Azeris abroad. For the first
time, a large congress of World Azeris took place in Baku. It discussed
many issues concerning the problems of Azerbaijan and Azeris living abroad,
including the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
OFFSHORE OIL EXPLORATION IN TURKMENISTAN: CLIMBING UP A LONG WINDING ROAD
Offshore oil field exploration is a relatively new sector of the oil
industry in Turkmenistan. Yet it had already experienced all kind of ups
and downs, ranging from a booming up from ground zero to total shutdowns.
It started in the early seventies and continued in the most inefficient and
erratic and yet determined manners all the way long, gradually slowing down
in the late
eighties and then again gaining speed in the late nineties.
SUMMIT CELEBRATES TEN YEARS ANNIVERSARY OF CIS
A Summit in Moscow, unusually attended by all heads of State, celebrated
the tenth anniversary of the CIS. However, all leaders agreed that the CIS
failed to live up to the high expectations set on it. Most of its
resolutions have remained on paper only. Yet at this meeting, yet further
resolutions were adopted.
"DEMOCRATIC CHOICE OF KAZAKHSTAN": AN UPHEAVAL WITHIN GOVERNMENT RANKS?
In a breaking development, a group of high government officials formed a
new democratic grouping in Kazakhstan. Its stated ambitions are to press
from further democratic moves without confrontation with the government.
However, analysts as well as the people at large doubt that this new
grouping will make a difference.
The Analyst provides a rigorous, concise and nonpartisan forum where
specialists can assess issues and events in the Central Asia-Caucasus
region for a broad audience of business people, journalists, policy makers,
government officials, diplomats and academics. The Analyst seeks regional
specialists, journalists, economists, and political scientists to join its
pool of authors who are then asked to contribute short, timely, analytical
articles, ca. 800-
900 words in length. The institute pays a honorarium to the authors. The
Analyst also seeks local experts, corporate representatives and NGO
representatives from the region to write Field Reports for a modest
honorarium.
The Analyst provides factual, objective and analytical articles valuing
fresh insights rather than the conventional wisdom. We welcome readers and
writers from various perspectives and viewpoints. We value your comments
and suggestions.
Those interested in joining The Analyst's pool of authors to contribute
articles, field reports or contacts of potential writers, please send your
CV to: svante.cornellpcr.uu.se and suggest some topics on which you would
like to write. Please remember that The Analyst does not accept double
submissions.
Svante E. Cornell, Acting Editor
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
The Johns Hopkins University
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. 1-202-663-7712
Fax. 1-202-663-7785
svante.cornellpcr.uu.se
PUBLICATION- On the Tracks of Friar Julian
Posted by: Benko Mihaly <benkopearl.timp.hu>
Posted: 5 Dec 2001
On The Tracks of Friar Julian
(wanderings with camera in Mongolia)
Mihály Benkõ introduces the life of the Mazsars living in the Mongolian
Altai and also some mosaics of the Mongolian pastoral life in this
photo-album. The beautiful photos taken in scientifically almost unexplored
places and the notes of the author have not only scientific values but they
may arise the interest of the public opinion as well. They might also help
the development of the Hungarian consciousness of identity.
Mihály Benkõ was able to find a small Eastern Magyar (Mazsar) ethnic group
leading traditional life among the nomad Kazakhs of the Mongolian Altai
because of his heroic endeavour, steadfastness and good luck. His discovery
is especially valuable because the Mazsars, introduced in his book,
preserved their ancient culture, which can already be demonstrated
onlyarchaeologically in the Carpathian Basin. The traditional beltsand
saddles of the Altaian Mazsars, fitted with palmetto-ornamented silver
mounts might have been excavated from the graves of the Conquest-era
Hungarians. Their horse-sacrifices, their burials, and the flagged spears on
their graves are relics of the life and death of the ancient Magyar mounted
warriors. Turning over the pages of Mihály Benkõ's photo album the pompous
and richly decorated ancient life of the Conquest-era Hungarians resurrects
in front of our eyes.
Discovering such an Eastern Magyar group as the Altaian Mazsars, was - and
is - the dream of all Hungarian researchers of Oriental Studies. Benkõ
Mihály was the first one among them who was able attain this aim. For this
reason we can regard his book-show a festal occasion for the Hungarian Science.
(From the speech of John Harmatta, Member of the Hungarian Academy on the
presentation of Benkõ Mihály's book, "On The Tracks of Friar Julian").
Price: 25$ and postage.
Ordering possible:
TIMP Publishing House Ltd.
Budapest Vitéz u. 5-7
H-1025, Hungary
E-mail address: slajostimp.hu
PUBLICATION- ISAR in Focus Newsletter
Posted by: Tamara Kowalski <tamaraisar.org>
Posted: 4 Dec 2001
ISAR in Focus
ISAR Announces the Fall Issue of ISAR in Focus,
ISAR's quarterly newsletter
ISAR: INITIATIVE FOR SOCIAL ACTION AND RENEWAL IN EURASIA, a US-based NGO,
is pleased to announce the Fall issue of its quarterly newsletter, ISAR in
Focus.
ISAR in Focus spotlights news from ISAR's eight field offices in the former
Soviet Union and offers updates about their successes during the last quarter.
This issue describes ISAR's projects in the remote regions of Central Asia
and how our work reaches across the lands now much affected by war in
Afghanistan, including a look at the importance of this work from the point
of view of ISAR's former Turkmenistan representative. We also report on the
assistance several of our Caspian offices recently provided to a filmcrew
investigating oil and gas development in the Caspian Basin.
ISAR promotes citizen participation in the former Soviet Union by supporting
grassroots activists and community-based nongovernmental organizations in
their efforts to create just and sustainable societies. ISAR offices are
located in Baku, Azerbaijan; Almaty and Atyrau, Kazakhstan; Moscow,
Novosibirsk and Vladivostok, Russia; Kyiv, Ukraine; and Minsk, Belarus.
To receive a copy of ISAR in Focus, please contact Tamara Kowalski
(tamaraisar.org), or see our web site
<http://www.isar.org/isar/Infocus.html> for a .pdf version. The Web site
includes information on ISAR programs and offices and contains an article
archive of ISAR's quarterly journal, Give & Take: A Journal on Civil Society
in Eurasia. It also includes an archive of Surviving Together (Give & Take's
predecessor) and ISAR in Focus.
BECOME A MEMBER!
Your tax-deductible membership of $35 ($45 for organizations/schools)
supports our programmatic work and public outreach efforts. Membership
includes a one-year subscription to Give & Take and ISAR in Focus.
Please send your name, mailing address and e-mail, along with your check
made payable to ISAR to: ISAR, Membership Program, 1601 Connecticut Ave, NW,
Suite 301, Washington, DC 20009.
PUBLICATION- Central Asia and the Caucasus, 2001 No. 6
Posted by: Murad Esenov <muradcommunique.se>
Posted: 4 Dec 2001
Dear Colleagues,
I bring to your attention the contents of the sixth issue (Volume 12, no. 6)
of the journal "Central Asia and the Caucasus" (in English). It will be
published in late December. To inquire about more details, as well as to
subscribe, please contact:
Murad Esenov
Editor-in-Chief
The Central Asia and the Caucasus Journal
Sweden
tel/fax: (46) 920 620 16
e-mails:
muradcommunique.se
muradbredband.net
http://www.ca-c.org
CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS
Journal of Social and Political Studies
No. 6 (12), 2001
IN THIS ISSUE:
EVENTS & COMMENTS
Irina Egorova. Possible Consequences of the War Against Terrorism for the
Situation in the Middle East and Central Asia (Based on documents from a
Round Table organized at the Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of
Oriental Studies)
SPECIAL FEATURE
RELIGION IN SOCIETY
Igor Dobaev. Radical Political Institutions of the Islamic World: Escalation
of Violence
Georgii Mirskiy. Islamic Fundamentalism and International Terrorism
Nadezhda Emelianova. Islam in the Northern Caucasus: the Obvious and the
Concealed (Kabardino-Balkaria and North Ossetia)
Saodat Olimova. Political Islam: A Dialog or a Confrontation with Society
and the State?
TEN YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE: POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC RESULTS
Ivlian Khaindrava. A Path to Regulated Chaos. Assessing a Decade of
Georgia's Independence
David Berdzenishvili, Fridon Sakvarelidze. Political Process in Post-Soviet
Georgia
Lidia Imanalieva. The Main Results of the Democratic Reforms and Foreign
Policy in Kyrgyzstan During Its Years of Independence
Alymbek Bijalinov. The Decade of Reforms in Kyrgyzstan Has not Brought the
Market Economy any Closer
Rashid Abdulo. Tajikistan: The Political Results of a Decade of Independence
Inom Asrorov, Zulfia Asrorova. Tajikistan's Economy in the Years of
Independence
Kadyr Mustafakulov, Alisher Taksanov. Uzbekistan: ten Years of Economic
Transformation
REGIONAL POLITICS
Paul Georg Geiss. Legal Culture and Political Reforms in Central Asia
Farkhod Tolipov. Certain Theoretical Aspects of Central Asian Geopolitics
Viacheslav Belokrenitskiy. Big Game Elements in the Western War Against Terror
Bolat Sultanov. Development Stages in Kazakhstan's Foreign Policy
Shimon Briman. Chechen Extremism and Palestinian Intifada: A Comparative
Analysis of Challenges to Russia and Israel
REGIONAL ECONOMIES
Sergei Kamenev. Turkmenistan's Fuel and Energy Complex: Present State and
Development Prospects
Ashot Egiazarian, Amalia Saribekian. Problems of Armenia's Entry into the
World Trade Organization
Roman Gotsiridze, Otar Kandelaki. Georgia: Halfway Reforms as a Factor of
the Economic Crisis
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Special Feature section in the next issue will discuss: Central Asia and
the Caucasus
* Ethnic Conflicts and Disputed Territories
* Inter-state and Interregional Integration
* Religion in the Sociopolitical Context
If you are interested to go into more details about the content of the
articles you may find all necessary information on our Internet home-page:
http://www.ca-c.org
PUBLICATION- Dictionary of Old Oghuz Language (in Turkish)
Posted by: Zehra Bayar <bayistanaltavista.com>
Posted: 4 Dec 2001
Dear Sir/Madam,
BAY Publishing has recently published the following monograph that we
thought you might be interested in:
Eski Oguzca Sözlük, Bahsayis Lügati
by Fikret Turan
238 page, 23x16 cm.
in Turkish, $ 30.00, including postage.
Subject:
1. History of the Turkish Language: Pre-15th century
2. Old Oghuz Turkish: Lexicography, orthography, grammar, etymology
Address:
BAY
Posta Kutusu 115
Bakirkoy, Istanbul
Turkey
PUBLICATION- UNV Newsletter on Volunteerism in Central Asia
Posted by: Jin Min Lee <jin.min.leeiyv2001.org>
Posted: 4 Dec 2001
United Nations Volunteers has launched an e-newsletter on volunteerism in
Central Asia and other newly independent states. The newsletter, Volunteer
Voices, is a response to the demand for a volunteer newsletter specific to
the region that was expressed last May at a Regional Conference on
Volunteering in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The recipients are organizations and individuals working in the field of
volunteerism in the region or simply interested in the topic, as well as UNV
staff and program officers all over the world. The newsletter features
activities, events, research, policy and anything that directly relates to
volunteerism in the following countries:
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Mongolia
Russia
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
To SUBSCRIBE or CONTRIBUTE to Volunteer Voices, or for more information,
please see below to contact the editor, Ms. Jin Min Lee. When making a
written contribution, please include the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why)
and How.
Jin Min Lee
IYV Team Member
UNV Brussels
Ph: 32-(0)2-504-9055
Fax: 32-(0)2-503-4729
E-mail: Jin.Min.Leeiyv2001.org
PUBLICATION Ortaturk Tili and Other Pamphlets from Uzbekistan
Posted by: Layli Mutalova <smutalovindiana.edu>
Posted: 4 Dec 2001
Publications - Now available:
Karimov Bakhtiyor, Shoahmad Mutalov. Ortaturk tili. Tashkent, 1992. 20p. In
Uzbek abstracts in Russian, English, German, and French.
Karimov Bakhtiyor, Shoahmad Moutaloff. Averaged Languages: An Attempt to
Solve the World Language Problem. Tashkent, 1993. 22p. Abstracts in German
and French.
Abdurauf Fitrat. Bunt Satany protiv Boga. Tashkent, 2001. 16p. Translation
into Russian of Fitrat's famous "Shaytonning Tangriga isyoni" (Satan's
Revolt against God).
Please contact:
Layli Mutalova
e-mail: shoahmadortaturk.post.tps.uz
CALL FOR PROPOSALS- Foundation for Endangered Languages
Posted by: Nicholas Ostler <nostlerchibcha.demon.co.uk>
Posted: 4 Dec 2001
The Foundation for Endangered Languages is now accepting proposals for
projects of work that will support, enable or assist the documentation,
protection or promotion of one or more endangered languages.
Please pass on this announcement to your friends and colleagues in
endangered language communities who may not have access to Ogmios, the
Internet or e-mail.
Form for Submissions
There is a form that defines the content of appropriate proposals, which is
accessible at the Foundation's website: http://www.ogmios.org. It may also
be obtained from Blair A. Rudes, BARudesemail.uncc.edu, Department of
English, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City
Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001, USA, fax +1-704-687-3961.
All proposals must be submitted in this form, to ensure comparability.
Deadline
The time-limit for proposals to be considered in the current round will be
the 31st of January 2002. By that date, proposals and supporting
testimonials must reach Blair A. Rudes, at the address specified in the form.
The FEL Committee will announce its decision before the 31st of March 2002.
Three points to note especially:
1. The Foundation's funds are extremely limited and it is not anticipated
that any award will be greater than US $1,000. Smaller proposals stand a
better chance of funding.
2. Where possible, work undertaken within endangered language communities
themselves will be preferred.
3. The Foundation for Endangered Languages (FEL) is a separate from the
Endangered Language Fund (ELF) (www.haskins.yale.edu). It is perfectly
possible (and has indeed occurred in the past) that the same project
can be partially funded by both FEL and ELF.
PUBLICATION Caravansarai: Poetry, Peace and Democracy in Afghanistan
Posted by: Guissou Jahangiri <guissoujahangirihotmail.com>
Posted: 27 Nov 2001
Open Asia
CARAVANSERAI
A haven of poetry for peace AND DEMOCRACY in Afghanistan
For twenty-three years the civil population of Afghanistan has suffered from
a succession of wars. The effects on the civil population have been
devastating: two million civilians killed, one out of every four Afghans
exiled or displaced, one death from mines every fifteen minutes, the
complete destruction of the infrastructure, in particular schools, hospitals
and the judicial system.
The arrival of the Taliban in 1994 was marked by the total exclusion of
women from public life and the abolition of all manifestations of cultural,
artistic and social life. This proud people, heir to a rich literary
tradition thousands of years old, has seen many of its men and women
writers, poets, artists and musicians reduced to silence through death,
censorship, displacement and exile for having been the first to express
resistance.
1000 poems for peace and democracy
CARAVANSERAI: a haven of poetry for peace and democracy in Afghanistan is an
appeal for the creation and donation of works from all around the world to
protest against the war and all forms of violence in Afghanistan. This
project aims to create a movement of solidarity and support and is an appeal
for peace and for the construction of a democratic system in Afghanistan.
We invite poets and writers of different cultures and languages, as well as
literary associations and movements, magazines and publishers to become
involved and contribute to this project.
The works poems or short prose works of one page - may be a personal
reflection of the experience and literary considerations of the authors;
they must, however, be dedicated to the people of Afghanistan. They will
serve to convey a message of hope to the people of Afghanistan, a voice of
comfort and an affirmation of dignity for those who have for so long heard
only the drums of war.
The works collected by CARAVANSERAI: A HAVEN OF POETRY FOR PEACE AND
DEMOCRACY IN AFGHANISTAN will be published (on a website and in magazines)
and will also be the subject of public lectures and conferences. Selected
works will be published in Dari (the Afghan variant of Farsi) to be offered
to the men, women and children of Afghanistan, to show to them that there
also exists a universal will for peace.
The funds collected through this project will be used to train teachers and
to set up independent non-denominational schools for the girls and boys of
Afghanistan, in order to support the development of education as a
foundation for a culture of peace and democracy.
PLEASE PARTICIPATE
AND
SUPPORT PEACE AND DEMOCRACY
IN AFGHANISTAN
BY
CIRCULATING, DISCUSSING AND
PUBLISHING THIS APPEAL
IN YOUR MAGAZINES AND
ON YOUR WEBSITES
CORDIALLY AND POETICALLY YOURS
How to participate in CARAVANSERAI: a haven of poetry for peace and
democracy in Afghanistan?
Please fill out the form below and send it to us, along with your original
work.
I enclose my work of one page (poetry or prose) in my original language
(and, if possible, translated into another language of my choice).
Name:
First name:
Date of birth:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Electronic mail:
Internet site:
Original language:
Language of translation:
Bibliography and publications (maximum five lines):
Names and contact details of other proposed participants:
* By mail to: Open Asia, Caravansérail, 11 rue Toullier, 75005 Paris, France
* By e-mail to: paxcaravanserailhotmail.com
For all further information, or to receive this appeal in Italian, Spanish,
Russian, Dari (Farsi) or French, please contact Nicole Barrière
by telephone: (33) 1 45 75 70 24 or (33) 6 77 33 35 06
by fax: (33) 1 43 64 90 17
by electronic mail: paxcaravanserailhotmail.com
I transfer all my droits d'auteur (copyright and moral rights) in respect of
the enclosed work to the project Caravanserai: a haven of poetry for peace
and democracy in Afghanistan. Open Asia will keep me informed of further
events concerning this project. If I wish to use or publish these works, I
will ensure that the name of the project Caravanserai: a haven of poetry for
peace and democracy in Afghanistan and the contact details of Open Asia
appear in the publication.
I have read the above text and am fully aware of its contents.
Date and signature
OPEN ASIA France
A humanitarian and development ("Association 1901"),
apolitical, independent and non-profit organisation
Address: 11 Rue Toullier, 75005 Paris, France
Tel: (33) 6 62 15 32 97/Fax: (33) 1 47 97 32 97
E-mail:openasia-mail.com openasia-mail.com
Website: http://oainternational.free.fr
Guissou Jahangiri
Open Asia
12, Rue Victor Letalle
75020 Paris FRANCE
Tel: (33) 1 47 97 32 97
Tel: (33) 662 15 32 97
guissoujahangirihotmail.com
PUBLICATION Striking a Balance by Alan Fowler from INTRAC (in Russian)
Posted by: Simon Heap <s.heapintrac.org>
Posted: 27 Nov 2001
INTRAC (the International NGO Training and Research Centre), Oxford,
announces a new publication:
Striking a Balance: A Guide to Enhancing the Effectiveness of NGOs in
International Development, by Alan Fowler.
First published by Earthscan in English, but now translated into Russian by
Siberian Civic Initiatives Support Centre and published by INTRAC. 350
pages, only £14.95 + packing and postage.
At a time of rapid global change, NGOs are having to scale up their impact,
diversify their activities, respond to long-term crises and improve their
performance on all fronts. Striking a Balance is written by NGO guru Alan
Fowler and offers both analysis and a practical guide to how NGOs can fulfil
these demanding expectations. The book describes the objectives of
sustainable people-centred development and the processes required to achieve
it, focusing on the five factors which determine effectiveness: suitable
organisational design; competent leadership and human resources; appropriate
external relationships; mobilisation of high quality finance; and the
measurement of performance coupled to 'learning for leverage'. In each
area, the book explains the capacities needed and how they can be assessed
and improved.
Payment by cheque or credit card. To order English or Russian versions
contact Kirsty at <k.andrewsintrac.org> or fax : -44-1865-201852.
PUBLICATION Russia, Siberia and Central Asia
Posted by: Vladimir Boyko <boykouni-altai.ru>
Posted: 27 Nov 2001
Russia, Siberia, and Central Asia: Interrelation of Peoples and Cultures.
The proceedings of Third international conference. Ed. by V. S. Boyko. -
Barnaul, BSPU, 2001, 239 p., with 17 tables. 5 papers/abstracts are in
English, 37 - in Russian, ISBN 5-88210-098-4
The volume contains the papers, delivered to Organizing Committee of the
Third international conference "Russia, Siberia, and Central Asia:
Interrelation of Peoples and Cultures", held in Barnaul (Russia) 16 November
2001 by the Center for Regional Studies at Barnaul State Pedagogical
University. It represents the most recent findings and research by large
group of Siberian and international scholars on the issues of the history,
historiography, spiritual and socio-demographic developments, regional
politics and international relations in Central Asia. This conference and
volume is a continuation of efforts to coordinate the Oriental and
International Studies in Asiatic Russia, establish collaboration with
colleagues elsewhere.
Contents:
History and Historiography of Asiatic Russia and Western China
S. A. Komissarov (Novosibirsk state university, Novosibirsk). The beginning
of nomadism in Eastern Turkistan (Xinjiang)
A. V. Tsyuryumov (Kalmyk state university, Elista). The causes of Kalmyk
migration to China in 1771
K. Salgarina (Institute of Oriental Studies named after R. B. Suleimenov,
Almaty) Thorns and roses of Chinese princesses (The role of Chinese
princesses in interrelations of China and nomadic states)
S. V. Moiseev (Barnaul state pedagogical university, Barnaul) A. V. Kaulbars
mission to Jettishaar and the signing of Russian-Kashghar trade agreement in
1872
V. G. Datsishen (Krasnoyarsk state pedagogical university, Krasnoyarsk)
Border guard Yustid. (Episodes from the history of Russo-Chinese
"misunderstandings" in Altai at the end of XIX)
E. A. Deghaltseva (Biysk) Siberia in the focus of scientific societies at
the second half of XIX - the beginning of XX: geopolitical aspects
K. Abdullaev (Center for Strategic Research under the President of
Tajikistan, Dushanbe) "White Basmachis" or the exploits of the White
Russians in Western China in 1920-34 (in English)
V. A. Barmin (Barnaul state pedagogical university, Barnaul). The role of
Soviet factor in the formation of coalition government in Xinjiang in 1946
A. Kamalov (Institute of Oriental studies named after R. B. Suleimenov,
Almaty). American diplomats in Eastern Turkistan: Douglas Seymour MacIrnan
(1913 - 1950)
V. S. Boyko (Barnaul state pedagogical university, Barnaul) Modern Xinjiang
in American historiography of late XX - early XXI
Culture and Religion of Central and Inner Asia
V. A. Koltshenko (Institute of History, NAS Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek) Christian
subconfessions in Semirechye and Central Asia in middle ages (on written
sources)
L. I. Sherstova (Tomsk state polytechnic university, Tomsk) "Junghar period"
in Altai folklore: ethnical experience in the interpretation of the past
N. V. Trubnikova (Tomsk state polytechnic university, Tomsk) The problems of
ethno-cultural interrelation of the peoples of Russia: Eurasianist approach
M. A. Savinova (Byriat state university, Ulan-Ude) Non-traditional
confessions in Buddhist and Christian enclaves of Buryatia
S. N. Kekeeva (Kalmyk state university, Elista). Buddhism and Kalmyks at the
second half of 20th century
L. I. Soskovets (Tomsk state polytechnic university, Tomsk) Russian Orthodox
Church in 1940-60s (Western Siberia case)
M. M. Volobueva (Altai state university, Barnaul) Hierarchy structure of
Sufi orders
N. Mamanazarov (Tashkent). Some aspects of ethno-cultural relations of
Central Asian republics
L. N. Kotshergina (Eastern Kazakhstan state technical university,
Ust-Kamenogorsk) The formation of nations and national states (theory and
practice)
A. Yu. Solomein (Tomsk state polytechnic university, Tomsk) Why the image of
the East had been actualized in European culture?
Socio-demographical and economical problems of Asiatic Russia and Kazakhstan
(past and present)
T. K. Shsheglova (Barnaul state pedagogical university, Barnaul) Fair trade
in Steppe areas of Siberia and Kazakhstan at the second half of XIX
(geography and the main dimensions)
S. N. Maltusynov (Eastern humanitarian institute, Ust-Kamenogorsk) Immigrant
community of Kazakhstan at the beginning of XX (socio-cultural analysis)
N. L. Krasnobaeva (Eastern Kazakhstan technical university, Ust-Kamenogorsk)
Literacy rate of Kazakhstan population at the end of XIX - the first half of XX
N. N. Yuzhakova (Eastern Kazakhstan state university, Ust-Kamenogorsk). Some
status features of party nomenclature in Kazakhstan in 1920-30s
K. V. Grigoritshev (Barnaul state pedagogical university, Barnaul) Migration
movements in Altai Province at the second half of 1940s - the beginning of
1950s
E. P. Zimovina (Karaganda state university named after E. A. Buketova,
Karaganda) The role of migration in the formation of number and composition
of population in Kazakhstan regions of ecological disaster (1959-1999)
S. K. Ualieva (Institute of demography, Eastern Kazakhstan state university,
Ust-Kamenogorsk) The trends of the family-marriage relations in Russia and
Kazakhstan in 1990s (comparative analysis)
A. I. Karjaubaeva (Western Kazakhstan state university, Uralsk) Migration as
a factor of ethnical structure changes in Western Kazakhstan (the end of XIX
- XX)
Zh. K. Bukanova (Eastern Kazakhstan state university, Ust-Kamenogorsk)
Ethno-demographic characteristic of nowadays Kazakhstan and inter-ethnical
relations
A. B. Esimova (International Kazakh-Turkish university named after Kh. A.
Yasavi, Shimkent) Retrospective survey of external migration and the
specifics of Kazakhstan development in XX
Yu. A. Vil (Omsk state pedagogical university, Omsk) German emigration from
Eastern Kazakhstan to Germany at the beginning of 1990s (Semipalatinsk
oblast case)
S. N. Ermolaev, I. N. Savin (Shimkent) Migrations in Kazakhstan (statistical
survey)
F. M. Zharmakina (Karaganda state university named after E. A. Buketov,
Karaganda) Kazakhstan civilizational segmentarity and the problems of the
ideology of modernization
Politics, geopolitics, and regional issues of Central Asia
S. V. Golunov (Volgograd state university, Volgograd) The security of
Russian-Kazakhstan borderlands: regional aspects
S. A. Dyatshenko (Majilis of Kazakhstan Republic, Astana). Kazakhstan
parliamentarism: party aspect
M. Bashirov (Baku) Relations of Russia/Soviet Union with bordering states
and territories (in English)
V. Paramonov (Institute of regional and strategic studies, Tashkent).
Central Asia in the strategic triangle of Russia - USA - China (in English)
S. G. Lousianin (Institute of Far Eastern Studies, RAS, Moscow). Principal
points of the Russian economic policy towards China and her neighbours at
the edge of XX - XXI centuries (in English)
S. Yu. Nozhkin (Altai state university, Barnaul) Xinjiang today: the
features of socio-economical development and external ties
B. N. Luzghin, G. Ya. Baryshnikov (Altai state university, Barnaul) The
problems of trans-border regional pollution in Central Asia
L. Kianmehr (Teheran) Iran - Russia: common security cooperation (in English)
V. S. Boyko (Barnaul state pedagogical university, Barnaul) USA politics in
Central Asia and Afghanistan aftermath September 11, 2001 (domestic and
external dimensions)
All queries should be sent to:
Dr Vladimir Boyko
Director
Center for Regional Studies
Barnaul State Pedagogical University
Molodezhnaya Street 55
Barnaul 656031
Russia
Tel:7(3852)266687
Fax:7(3852)260836
e-mail: boykobspu.secna.ru
CFP/JOURNAL- KIMEP Central Asian Journal
Posted by: A. Hoodashtian <hoodashkimep.kz>
Posted: 2 Nov 2001
CALL FOR PAPERS
FOR THE THIRD ISSUE OF THE CENTRAL ASIAN JOURNAL
The KIMEP Center for Research and Development is pleased to announce CALL
FOR PAPERS for the third issue of the Central Asian Journal of Management,
Economics and Social Research.
The Central Asian Journal is an academic journal of the Kazakhstan Institute
of Management, Economics and Strategic Research (KIMEP) issued biannually.
The Editorial Board of the journal, consisting of professors of KIMEP, Yale
University and University of Pennsylvania, welcomes articles from the fields
of management, economics and social sciences. Articles in political science,
international relations, education, history, etc. as part of social sciences
are also acceptable. Papers should pertain to Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Papers of three types are considered: as a main article of empirical nature,
as an article of general/theoretical nature for "Point of view" rubric, and
as a review article for "Book review panel". The latter may include comments
on articles previously published in Central Asian Journal.
Each manuscript submitted receives uttermost attention by the Editorial
Board and the reviewers. Acceptance decisions are taken on the basis of the
quality of articles' content only.
Submission rules:
Articles should be in English or in Russian. Articles written in Russian and
translated into English should be supplemented with an original version.
Main articles and articles for "Point of view" rubric should be
approximately 15-20 double-spaced pages long. Book reviews should not exceed
2 pages double-spaced. Articles must contain endnotes and references, which
along with citations should follow APA standard.
Cover page of the article should contain title, name(s) of the author(s),
affiliation and full correspondence information: telephone/fax numbers,
e-mail address.
Please, submit three copies of article in paper and a copy in floppy disc to:
A. Hoodashtian, Ph.D.
Director, the KIMEP Center for Research and Development
Off. 224, 4, Abai Avenue,
Almaty, 480100, Kazakstan
It is also possible to submit the article via e-mail:
rscntrkimep.kz / hoodashkimep.kz
NB: There is no submission fee.
Deadline for submission: December 25, 2001
PUBLICATION- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 21 November Issue on Web
Posted by: Svante Cornell <svante.cornellpcr.uu.se>
Posted: 25 Nov 2001
The 21 November 2001 Issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, a
subscription free Web journal with over 80,000 visitors to the site since
November 1999 is now on-line at http://www.cacianalyst.org/
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute of The Johns Hopkins University-The Nitze
School of Advanced International Studies is proud to announce the publication
of the 21 November 2001 issue of its biweekly Web-Journal, The Central Asia-
Caucasus Analyst.
The Institute is also proud to offer its readers the option of downloading The
Analyst in PDF format, enabling readers to view and print out the entire issue
of The Analyst. The html version will, of course, remain available.
The 21 November 2001 issue of The Analyst features four Analytical Articles,
four Field Reports, and News Bites from the past fortnight. The Analytical
Articles feature:
MOSCOW'S BID FOR INFLUENCE IN AFGHANISTAN: THE KISS OF DEATH OF A BROAD-BASED
GOVERNMENT?
Glen E. Howard
The seizure of Kabul by the Northern Alliance has altered the strategic
dynamics of Afghanistan leaving the US-backed coalition in control of 60
percent of the country. However, there has been little discussion of Russian
involvement in Afghanistan and its support for the Northern Alliance. Russian
President Vladimir Putin has attached high strategic priority to the war,
assigning the Chief of the General Staff Victor Kvashnin to oversee Russian
military strategy in Afghanistan. These developments underscore a growing
determination by Moscow to play a major role in the struggle for power in
Afghanistan's post-war politics by backing the Northern Alliance's bid for
power.
THE GEORGIAN OCTOBER REVOLUTION
Zurab Tchiaberashvili
The turmoil in Tbilisi has thoroughly shaken up Georgia's political realities.
Contrary to previous occasions, Shevardnadze's manipulations were not enough
to secure the needed results. The reformers' team led by Zurab Zhvania has
scored an important success, and limited Shevardnadze's options for the
future. However, Georgia is threatened by a debilitating deadlock.
THE SHATTERING OF THE SINO-RUSSIAN ENTENTE OVER THE SHAPE OF CENTRAL ASIA?
Robert M. Cutler
In the late 1990s, and indeed up until 10 September 2001, a joint
Sino-Russian hegemony looked like beginning to close over Central Asia, due
to only sporadic U.S. diplomatic and military attention to the region. The
regional effects of the war in Afghanistan seem likely to shift this
balance. Many other elements are also involved. They include the current
American military presence in the region, the conclusion of a long- term
military agreement with Uzbekistan, the exploration of wider cooperation
with Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, and President Vladimir Putin's instinctive
sympathy for Washington after September 11.
CENTRAL ASIA AFTER NAMANGANI
Ariel Cohen
The death of Juma Namangani, head of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU),
was the latest sensation in Central Asia. However, reports of renewed IMU
penetration into Tajikistan, the tenuous Uzbek hold on the Ferghana valley,
and medium- and long-term economic and religious challenges to the stability
of Central Asian secular regimes make the death of Namangani only an episode
in the struggle for Central Asia's future.
THE FIELD REPORTS INCLUDE:
LAKE ISSYK-KUL IS UNDER THREAT
Maria Utyaganova
JOURNALISTS IN KAZAKHSTAN PRESS FOR MORE FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Karim Sayid
KAZAKH-UZBEK BORDER AGREEMENT SIGNED
Marat Yermukanov
BURYING SEEDS FOR VIOLENCE-XINJIANG
Ruth Ingram
The Analyst provides a rigorous, concise and nonpartisan forum where
specialists can assess issues and events in the Central Asia-Caucasus region
for a broad audience of business people, journalists, policy makers,
government officials, diplomats and academics. The Analyst seeks regional
specialists, journalists, economists, and political scientists to join its
pool of authors who are then asked to contribute short, timely, analytical
articles, ca. 800- 900 words in length. The institute pays a honorarium to
the authors. The Analyst also seeks local experts, corporate representatives
and NGO representatives from the region to write Field Reports for a modest
honorarium.
The Analyst provides factual, objective and analytical articles valuing fresh
insights rather than the conventional wisdom. We welcome readers and writers
from various perspectives and viewpoints. We value your comments and
suggestions.
Those interested in joining The Analyst's pool of authors to contribute
articles, field reports or contacts of potential writers, please send your CV
to: svante.cornellpcr.uu.se and suggest some topics on which you would like
to write. Please remember that The Analyst does not accept double submissions.
Svante E. Cornell, Acting Editor
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
The Johns Hopkins University
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. 1-202-663-7712
Fax. 1-202-663-7785
svante.cornellpcr.uu.se
PUBLICATION- Dictionary of Central Asia; Islam in Central Asia
Posted by: Catherine Poujol <cpoujol33wanadoo.fr>
Posted: 22 Nov 2001
It is my pleasure to inform you that I have just published, at the beginning
of September 2001, a Dictionary of Central Asia: Dictionnaire de l'Asie
centrale, Paris, Ellipses, 352 p.
From Past times to the present, this book offers in french, 1400 articles
devoted to historical, geographical notions, well- known and unknown people,
concepts, various religions that are all concerning Central Asia.
Another book will be published in December 2001: Islam en Asie centrale: la
nouvelle donne, Ellipses, 2001, Collection Mise au point 96 p.
With my best regards,
Catherine Poujol
PUBLICATION- Uzbekistan Economic Review
Posted by: Izamova Elvira <elviracer.uz>
Posted: 22 Nov 2001
The Center for Economic Research (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) would like to
propose for your attention an illustrated analytical monthly magazine
"Uzbekistan Economic Review". The magazine has been published since 1998 and
contains articles in Russian, English and Uzbek languages. (for details go
for: www.cer.uz)
The analysis of problems in transition economies, study of the best
experiences in social and economic reforms, provision of information about
transformations undertaken in Uzbekistan are among major objectives of the
magazine.
The articles are written by qualified national and international
professionals using reliable facts and statistical data.
The topics of these articles are diverse: the functioning of enterprises
during the transition period, banking system and development of financial
markets, economic growth and social security of the population, budgetary,
monetary, external, antimonopoly policy of the government, the state of some
markets and industries and others.
The authors of the articles research the experience of other countries in
economic reforming, touch upon the most important problems of and trends in
the development of the world economy. Much attention is paid to the analysis
of various models of transition economies, problems of transformation and
ways of their settlement. The magazine has several statistical annexes.
For you to have a better idea of the articles published in the magazine we
propose you a list of major articles published in 1998-2001.
Additional information on the magazine and on the terms of subscription can
be received from Evgeniy Aliev at evgeniycer.uz,. Telephones: (998712)
67-93-13, 67-05-26, 67-06-05, 67-87-18. Fax: (998712) 67-05-64
The subscription price for those who would like to subscribe directly at the
Center for economic research:
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USD annual delivery cost;
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PUBLICATION- Media Insight Central Asia (formerly CAMEL), No. 20
Posted by: Andre Loersch <andre.loerschcimera.org>
Posted: 21 Nov 2001
The latest electronic issue of Media Insight Central Asia (formerly CAMEL)
is now available on the web: www.cimera.org. with a special issue dedicated
to the Central Asian, Russian and US media after September 11.
A sample version of the complete issue can be obtained in PDF format by
sending a request to: andre.loerschcimera.org
Media Insight Central Asia #20, October 2001
(http://www.cimera.org/publications/ind_camel.htm), addresses the following
topics:
Editorial
A DEBATE ON THE ROLE OF MEDIA IS INDISPENSABLE IN CENTRAL ASIA
Be it in established democracies or in so-called "countries in transition",
crisis situation bring a light on the concrete limits and constraints of
freedom of speech in given societies.
By Andre Loersch, CIMERA, Geneva
Current events
OFFICIAL KIRGIZ INFORMATION SECURITY CONCEPT REVEALS FEAR FROM THE NEIGHBOURS
Although focusing on the danger of external information threats, the
Doctrine of Information Security of Kyrgyzstan does not provide any specific
measures and mechanisms to withstand these challenges.
By Igor Grebenschikov, independent journalist, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
KYRGYZSTAN'S MASS MEDIA
RE-REGISTRATION PROCESS IS OVER
The media re-registration launched in April by the Ministry of Justice
reduced the number of organisations from more than 600 to around 150. The
process marked the first ever court action filed by the media against the
Ministry.
By Elmira Toktogulova, journalist, CIMERA, Bishkek
WHY TAJIK JOURNALISTS DO NOT GO TO AFGHANISTAN?
Partly because they can't afford themselves the trip, partly because of a
certain reluctance to go to Afghanistan, Tajik media mainly cover the
on-going events in the neighbouring country from their office.
By Nargis Zakirova, journalist, Dushanbe
TAJIK JOURNALISTS DO NOT WANT TO BE IMPOSED AN ETHIC PROFESSIONAL CODE
Reproach of lack of professionalism of Tajik journalists is frequently
heard. In order to improve the situation, great expectations are laid on the
Ethical Code of Journalists currently in a process of elaboration.
By Gulchekhra Mansurova, Media-Centre, Dushanbe
UZBEKISTAN: ETHIC MEANS LITTLE WITHOUT FREEDOM
Attempts at creating any independent organization of journalists, that could
unite the writing community and formulate general rules of journalistic
ethics, have so far been nipped in the bud in Uzbekistan.
By Karim Bakhriev, Internews, Uzbekistan
MEDIA GROUPS IN KAZAKHSTAN ENGAGED IN POLITICAL STRUGGLE
In Kazakhstan there are a few leading political groups forming a single
ruling elite, that as well as competing in the political and economic
sphere, compete with each other in the information sphere.
By Erlan Karin, Chief Editor of the magazine "Central Asia: policy and
economy", Almaty, Kazakhstan
Focus: Tajik, Uzbek, Kirgiz, Russian and US media after September 11
ACTS OF TERROR IN THE USA IN THE MIRROR OF UZBEK MASS MEDIA
Before addressing the terrorist acts in America, a vast majority of Uzbek
media has been carefully waiting for the official Tashkent reaction, and did
not mention that planes crashed into World Trade Centre, even though
everyone knew it.
By Iskandar Khamrokh, journalist, Uzbekistan
A FEW DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT AMERICA IN THE TAJIK PRESS
In Tajikistan, newspapers gave space to critics towards American foreign
policy, and condemning, at the same time, the terrorist actions. A few
reports from the front could also be found, from Mazar-e-Sharif.
By Nuriddin Karshiboev, journalist, Tajikistan
KIRGIZ GOVERNMENT UNDER CRITICS IN LOCAL PRINTED MEDIA
The events in America became the No.1 topic for all Kyrgyz media, which
furnished its audience with a wide range of information, from domestic and
world news in the early days, to an analysis of events that occurred some
days after the attack.
By Elmira Toktogulova, CIMERA, Kyrgyzstan
TERRORIST, HOLLYWOOD AND THE THIRD WORLD WAR IN RUSSIAN PRESS
Quick to call the events in the United States a "war", the Russian newspaper
till the end of September did not always pay a careful attention at what was
going on in America, and sometimes published some rather superficial analyses.
By Mark Grigoryan, journalist, Erevan, Armenia
WHEN PATRIOTISM AND COMPASSION CLASH WITH MEDIA PLURALISM
The US media has sometimes been quicker than Bush to call for war. During
key moments, like Bush's 20 September address to the Congress and the
Nation, patriotic attitudes have often prevailed amongst columnists over
journalists' critical role.
By Andre Loersch, CIMERA, Geneva
PUBLICATION- Farideh Heyat, Azeri Women in Transition
Posted by: Crista Ermiya <cristacurzonpress.co.uk>
Posted: 21 Nov 2001
Azeri Women in Transition
Women in Soviet and Post-Soviet Azerbaijan
Farideh Heyat
SOAS, University of London
This is a unique ethnographic and historical account of the lives of urban
women in contemporary Azerbaijan, drawing on archival, literary and academic
sources as well as an extensive selection of life-stories of women from
different generations. It explores changes for women, both in the context of
developing capitalism and colonial relations in the pre-Soviet era, and
under the Soviet system, to reveal the ways in which local cultural
expectations and Islamic beliefs were accommodated in various modernisation
projects.
Focusing on a group of professional women in Baku, the book assesses the
impact of the Soviet system on women's domestic, public, and work relations,
and their conceptions of femininity. It further reviews the significant
changes for Azeri women in the post-Soviet transition to market economy
accompanied by growing Western influence. As an in-depth study of women and
gender in a region of the Caucasus little explored by outsiders, it offers a
rare view of the lives of Muslim women under the Soviet system and following
the post-Soviet transition. The book is thus an important contribution to
women's studies scholarship. The ethnographic account also offers revealing
insights into the interaction of Russian, Soviet, Muslim, and Middle Eastern
ideas and cultural influences that have shaped the everyday customs and
traditions of a strategic country bordering Iran, Turkey and Russia.
ISBN 0 7007 1662 9 : 224 : Hard : Mar 2002 : £40.00
Special Pre-Publication Price to subscribers of CentralAsia-L 25%
discount: £30.00
Valid Until 31 March 2002
Please send your order to: publishcurzonpress.co.uk, including your full
name and delivery address. An invoice will be sent to you with payment
instructions.
Curzon Press Ltd, 51a George Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1HJ
tel +44 (0)20 8948 4660 fax +44 (0)20 8332 6735
publishcurzonpress.co.uk www.curzonpress.co.uk
CFP/JOURNAL- AyurVijnana: Indo-Tibetan and Allied Medical Cultures
Posted by: Barbara Gerke <ittmkcal.vsnl.net.in>
Posted: 13 Nov 2001
We invite authors' contributions on
Traditional Mongolian Medicine
for publication in
AYURVIJNANA Vol. 8, 2001
periodical on Indo-Tibetan and allied medical cultures
published by International Trust for Traditional Medicine, Kalimpong, India
ITTM is a non-profit, non-governmental registered public charitable Trust,
based in Kalimpong, north-eastern Himalayas, India. The Trust was founded in
1995 by a small group of dedicated researchers of Indian, Mongolian and
German origin with the objective to promote study and research on
Indo-Tibetan medicine and allied medical cultures of this Himalayan region.
For details visit the ITTM Homepage at:
<http://www.kreisels.com/ittm>www.kreisels.com/ittm
AyurVijnana is a periodical published by ITTM annually. It carries articles,
reports, book reviews, interviews, etc., that are related to the traditional
medical cultures of India and Tibet. 'Ayur' means living and 'Vijnana'
stands for the knowledge perceived through our sense organs, becoming itself
realisation. AyurVijnana seeks to establish a forum which shall encourage
the integration of our research endeavours into our personal lives.
This issue of AyurVijnana is dedicated to the history and revival of
traditional Mongolian medicine. Several articles will offer a deep insight
into the education of traditional doctors, their curriculum in different
schools, the aspects of medicinal plants and manufacturing of medicines,
problems of plant conservation, Mongolian medical literature and interviews
with Mongolian doctors.
We invite further articles, reviews and research papers for publication in
this issue.
Present outline of contents:
Some Sources of Ancient Mongolian Medicine
By Prof. Dr. D. Tserensodnom
Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Language and Literature Ulaanbaatar
Medical Literature by Mongolian Authors written in the Tibetan Language
By Prof. Dr. L. Hurelbaatar
Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Language and Literature,
Department of Tibetology, Ulaanbaatar
On Traditional Medicine in Inner Mongolia
By H. Sodnomdarjaa, Inner Mongolian International Cultural Exchange Centre,
Huhhot, Inner Mongolia
PRESENTATION OF A MODEL HOSPITAL FOR TRADITIONAL MONGOLIAN MEDICINE:
The Traditional Mongolian Hospital for Liver Diseases in Ulaanbaatar
1) Hospital Profile
B. Gerke, Kalimpong, India
2) Case Study: Treatment of Chronic Aggressive Hepatitis C
B. Tegshdelger (MD), Clinical Director
3) On the Pharmacology of Traditional Mongolian Medicine
Interview with D. Adiyahuu (MD), Director of the Hospital Pharmacy
4) The Curriculum of the 3-year course in Traditional Mongolian Medicine for
qualified Physicians
Translated by S. Demberel
5) Research on Treatment of Liver Diseases with Traditional Mongolian Medicine,
by J. Hatanbaatar (MD, PhD), Hospital Director, Honoured Physician of
Mongolia, Social Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister
The MANBA DATSAN - Clinic and Training Centre for Traditional Mongolian
Medicine
Lama D. Natsagdorj (MD), Ulaanbaatar
On Traditional Medical Education at the MANBA DATSAN
(incl. the curriculum of the 5-year course in Mongolian medicine)
Interview with (Ms.) G. Odontsetseg (MD), Ulaanbaatar
Tibetan and Mongolian Traditional Medicine - Holistic Systems based on
Universal Principles
Dr. B. Dagvatseren (MD), Centre for Mongolian Traditional Medicine, Ulaanbaatar
Reconstruction of Traditional Theory and Methodology in
Indo-Tibetan-Mongolian Medicine - Abstract of a Ph.D. Dissertation
B. Boldsaihan (MD, PhD), Head of Clinic of Traditional Medicine, Govt. Central
Hospital and System Science Research Centre of the Mongolian Technical
University, Ulaanbaatar
Project Profile: Museum of Traditional Mongolian Medicine
Prof. Dr. D. Tserensodnom
Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Language and Literature,
Ulaanbaatar
A life sketch of a private physician practising Tibetan medicine in Mongolia
P. Banzragch (MD), Ulaanbaatar
For further details, please contact: Barbara Gerke (editor) at ittmkvsnl.com
Please send your articles/ research papers/ book reviews to:
AyurVijnana, The Editorial Team
ittmkvsnl.com
PUBLICATION- Women's Participation in NGOs in Kyrgyzstan, INTRAC
Posted by: Simon Heap <s.heapintrac.org>
Posted: 8 Nov 2001
Here is a new publication from INTRAC
<www.intrac.org>
'Top-down' - 'Bottom-up'?: A Study of Women's Participation in NGOs in
Kyrgyzstan
by Martina Hunt
Occasional Paper Series No. 34, October 2001
ISBN 1-897748-60-4, £7.95 (+P+P)
INTRAC recently conducted a small study in association with the Forum of
Women's NGOs in Kyrgyzstan. This looked at women's participation in women's
NGOs in Kyrgyzstan and assessed the extent this participation contributed to
women's empowerment. The participation was assessed in the context of an
organisational framework, in particular applying the following criteria; the
origins of the NGO, decision-making structures and leadership.
The majority of the six NGOs studied showed medium to high levels of
participation from the members and the target group. The conclusion from
this study suggests that women's empowerment is not necessarily contingent
upon their participation in project activities and the management of the
NGO, but rather on a conscious awareness of gender issues that affects
women's empowerment.
To order, please contact Kirsty at INTRAC: <k.andrewsintrac.org>.
PUBLICATION- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 7 November Issue on Web
Posted by: Svante Cornell <svante.cornellpcr.uu.se>
Posted: 8 Nov 2001
The 7 November 2001 Issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, a
subscription free Web journal with over 80,000 visitors to the site since
November 1999 is now on-line at http://www.cacianalyst.org/
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute of The Johns Hopkins University-The
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is proud to announce the
publication of the 7 November 2001 issue of its biweekly Web-Journal, The
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.
The Institute is also proud to offer its readers the option of downloading
The Analyst in PDF format, enabling readers to view and print out the entire
issue of The Analyst. The html version will, of course, remain available.
The 7 November 2001 issue of The Analyst features four Analytical Articles,
four Field Reports, and News Bites from the past fortnight. The Analytical
Articles feature:
A FEDERATED AFGHANISTAN?
S. Frederick Starr
Even as bombs rain on Kabul and Kandahar, plans for a post-Taliban
government in Afghanistan are advancing on every front. Some of these plans
should be cause for concern. In particular, voices are advocating a federal
solution for post-Taliban Afghanistan. While federalism has many virtues in
the developed world, it is an inherently problematic non-solution to the
reality in Afghanistan. Afghanistan needs a unitary government, but one that
accords a substantial role to local initiative.
AVOIDING ESCALATION IN CENTRAL ASIA'S SOUTHERN BORDERLAND
Maria Sultan
The increasing tensions in the India-Pakistan relationship highlights the
danger that altered geopolitical configurations will prompt regional players
around Afghanistan to embark on adventurist policies. Nowhere is this risk
higher than on the frontline in Kashmir, less than a hundred miles from
Afghanistan and Central Asia. Given that escalation in this conflict could
involve the threat of a nuclear exchange and would likely derail the war in
Afghanistan, this issue merits further attention.
TURKEY'S NEW CHALLENGES IN THE CAUCASUS AND CENTRAL ASIA
Kemal Kaya
Turkey's relations with the Caucasus and Central Asia have been focused on
diplomatic, political and economic issues. In particular, attention to
energy issues has been prevalent. While pursuing its own interests, Turkey
has been careful not to antagonize Russia or Iran. However, in the last few
months Turkey's approach has acquired a dramatically increased military
component. The standoff with Iran in the Caspian sea initiated this trend,
but has continued with Turkey's pledge to involve itself in the war in
Afghanistan.
THE COST OF THE CHECHEN WAR
Miriam Lanskoy
The opportunity cost for Russia's grand strategists of having their military
mired in Chechnya has gone up dramatically. Destroying the Chechen
resistance could take decades, while in the meantime Russia is articulating
plans to close bases in Cuba and Vietnam, and stands to lose influence in
Afghanistan and Central Asia.
The Field Reports include:
GEORGIAN GOVERNMENT CRISIS
Johanna Petersson
A WORSENING HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN TAJIKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN
Alexei Igushev
AZERBAIJAN OPPOSITION PREPARES FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
Gulnara Ismailova
AFGHAN REFUGEES: ANOTHER HEADACHE FOR KYRGYSTAN?
Gulzina Karim kyzy
The Analyst provides a rigorous, concise and nonpartisan forum where
specialists can assess issues and events in the Central Asia-Caucasus region
for a broad audience of business people, journalists, policy makers,
government officials, diplomats and academics. The Analyst seeks regional
specialists, journalists, economists, and political scientists to join its
pool of authors who are then asked to contribute short, timely, analytical
articles, ca. 800-900 words in length. The institute pays a honorarium to the
authors. The Analyst also seeks local experts, corporate representatives and NGO
representatives from the region to write Field Reports for a modest
honorarium.
The Analyst provides factual, objective and analytical articles valuing
fresh insights rather than the conventional wisdom. We welcome readers and
writers from various perspectives and viewpoints. We value your comments
and suggestions.
Those interested in joining The Analyst's pool of authors to contribute
articles, field reports or contacts of potential writers, please send your
CV to: svante.cornellpcr.uu.se and suggest some topics on which you would
like to write. Please remember that The Analyst does not accept double
submissions.
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PUBLICATION- Islam in Politics in Russia and Central Asia
Posted by: Hisao Komatsu <komatsul.u-tokyo.ac.jp>
Posted: 6 Nov 2001
Announcement of Publication
Here is the announcement of new publication. This is the third volume of
the Islamic Area Studies Series. As to our Islamic Area Studies Project,
please look at:
http://www.l.u-tokyo.ac.jp/IAS/
General Secretary of the project
Komatsu Hisao
Professor at the University of Tokyo
Stephane DUDOIGNON & KOMATSU Hisao, Editors
ISLAM IN POLITICS IN RUSSIA AND CENTRAL ASIA, 18TH-20TH CENTURIES
London: Kegan Paul, 2001
375 p.
Table of content:
Part One: Community Building in the Russian
Dar al-Harb
Christian NOACK, "State Policy and Its Impact on the Formation of a Muslim
Identity in the Volga-Urals," pp. 3-26
Ramil KHAYRUTDINOV, "The Tatar Ratusha of Kazan: National
Self-Administration in Autocratic Russia, 1781-1855," pp. 27-42
Stephane A. DUDOIGNON, "Status, Strategies and Discourses of a Muslim
Clergy under a Christian Law: Polemics about the Collection, of the Zakat
in Late Imperial Russia," pp. 43-73
Part Two: Towards a Restoration of the Dar al-Islam?
State Building in Twentieth-Century Muslim Central Asia
UYAMA Tomohiko, "Two Attempts at Building a Qazaq State: The Revolt of 1916
and the Alash Movement," pp. 77-98
OBIYA Chika, "When Faizulla Khojaev Decided to be an Uzbek," pp. 99-118
Thierry ZARCONE, "The Sufi Networks in Southern Xinjiang during the
Republican Regime (1911-1949): An Overview," pp. 119-132
SHINMEN Yasushi, "The Eastern Turkistan Republic (1933-1934) in Historical
Perspective," pp. 133-164
Part Three: The Role of the Religious ('Ulama) and the Literati (Udaba)
KOMATSU Hisao, "Bukhara and Istanbul: A Consideration about the Background
of the Munazara," pp. 167-180
Naim KARIMOV, "Islam and Politics in the Twentieth-Century Uzbek
Literature," pp. 181-193
Bakhtiyar BABADJANOV & Muzaffar KAMILOV, "Muhammadjan Hindustani and the
Beginning of the 'Great Schism' among the Muslims of Uzbekistan," pp. 195-219
Parviz MULLOJONOV, "The Islamic Clergy in Tajikistan since the End of the
Soviet Period," pp. 221-250
Part Four: Contemporary Issues. Islam and Political Mobilization from
Tajikistan to the Suburbs of Moscow
Irina KOSTYUKOVA, "A Surmontable Summit? Islam in Contemporary Qyrghyzstan:
Its Role and Significance for the Individuals, the Society, and the State,"
pp. 253-268
Rafyq MOHAMMATSHIN, "Official and Unofficial Islam in Contemporary
Tatarstan: Islam's Position in Tatar Society and the Emergence of an
Independent Islamic Theoretical Perspective," pp. 269-304
Aleksei MALASHENKO, "Islam and Politics in Russia in the 1990s," pp. 305-322
John SCHOEBERLEIN, "Islam in the Ferghana Valley: Challenges for New
States," pp. 323-339
Bibliography pp. 341-354
Index pp. 355-375
First published in 2001
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PUBLICATION- Central Asian Survey, Volume 20, Number 3 (dated September 2001)
Posted by: Sharron Lawrence <sharronltandf.co.uk>
Posted: 4 Nov 2001
Volume 20, Number 3 (dated September 2001) of Central Asian Survey a journal
from Carfax Publishing, part of the Taylor & Francis Group is now available
online via the Catchword service, and contains the following articles:
Democratic development in Azerbaijan and the role of the Western oil industry
Daniel Heradstveit
Xinjiang at the turn of the century: the causes of separatism
Colin Mackerras
Shanghai 5 and the emerging alliance in Central Asia: the closed society and
its enemies
Amalendu Misra
China's response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
A. Z. Hilali
Iran's interests in Central Asia: a contemporary assessment
Ertan Efegil, Leonard A. Stone
Transformation in the Tajik Pamirs: Gornyi-Badakhshan - an example of
successful restructuring?
Hiltrud Herbers
The situation in Nuristan
Max Klimburg
The Crimean Tatars in Uzbekistan: speaking with the dead and living homeland
Greta Lynn Uehling
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PUBLICATION- Alaomolki, Life After the Soviet Union: Transcaucasus and Central Asia
Posted by: Nozar Alaolmolki <alaolmolkinhiram.edu>
Posted: 26 Oct 2001
Alaomolki, Nozar
Life After the Soviet Union: The Newly Independent Republics of
Transcaucasus and Central Asia
SUNY Series in Global Politics, State University of New York
SUNY Press, November 2001
In separate chapters covering Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and
Uzbekistan, this book examines the impact of the radical social, economic,
and political transformations enacted upon them by both Czarist Russia and
then the Soviet Union. With the demise of communist rule, Alaolmolki
explores the efforts of the United States, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and
Turkey to influence the newly independent republics, specifically in
connection with oil and natural gas concessions and pipelines. Included is a
summary of recent developments and the prospect for economic and political
progress in the republics.
Nozar Alaolmolki is Professor of Political Science at Hiram College. He is
the author of The Persian Gulf Region in the Twenty-First Century: Stability
and Change and Struggle for Dominance in the Persian Gulf: Past, Present,
and Future Prospects.
PUBLICATION- Bulletin of the Asia Institute, Vol. 12
Posted by: Bulletin of the Asia Institute <bai34aol.com>
Posted: 25 Oct 2001
Bulletin of the Asia Institute 12, published in honor of Paul Bernard,
appeared on October 9. This volume, and volume 11, are priced at $65 plus
$10 shipping, but for a short time, volumes 5-10 are greatly reduced to $25
each plus shipping. For the contents of the various volumes, see
www.bulletinasiainstitute.org.
Order from BAI34aol.com; 248-647-7917; fax 248-647-9223; or 3287 Bradway
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Contents:
John Boardman, "Reflections on the Origins of Indian Stone Architecture"
Osmund Bopearacchi, "A Faience Head of a Graeco-Bactrian King from Ai Khanum"
Pierre Chuvin, "Contacts au fil des siècles entre les littératures grecque,
iranienne et turciques
Henri-Paul Francfort, "De l'art des steppes au sud du Taklamakan"
Gherardo Gnoli, "Xerxès, Priam et Zoroastre"
Paul Goukowsky, "Le cortège des 'rois de Babylone'"
Frantz Grenet and Claude Rapin, "Alexander, Aï Khanum, Termez: Remarks on
the Spring Campaign of 328"
Frantz Grenet, Nicholas Sims-Williams, and Etienne de la Vaissière, "The
Sogdian Ancient Letter V"
Antonio Invernizzi, "Portraits of Seleucid Kings on the Sealings from
Seleucia-on-the Tigris: A Reassessment"
Georges Le Rider, "Antimène de Rhodes à Babylone"
Guy Lecuyot, "Un Harpocrate bactrien"
B. Lyonnet, "Les Grecs, les Nomades et l'indépendance de la Sogdiane,
d'après l'occupation comparée d'Aï Khanoum et de Marakanda au cours des
derniers siècles avant notre ère"
Boris I. Marshak et Valentina I. Raspopova, "Les trouvailles dans la
chapelle nord-ouest du Temple II de Pendjikent. A propos de l'héritage
classique dans l'art sogdien"
A. S. Melikian-Chirvani, "Rostam and Herakles: A Family Resemblance"
Georges Rougemont, "Un poème grec inédit trouvé à Suse"
David Stronach, "On the Date of the Oxus Gold Scabbard and Other Achaemenid
Matters"
Michel Tardieu, "Les gisements miniers de l'Azerbayjan méridional (région
de Taxt-e Soleyman) et la localisation de Gazaka"
PUBLICATION- Catalogs of Tashkent Manuscripts
Posted by: Jurgen Paul <paulorientphil.uni-halle.de>
Posted: 27 Oct 2001
PUBLICATION
Tashkent catalogs by subject matter
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of the Beruni library, Institute of Oriental Studies, Tashkent. Half of
them are updates from the "old" Tashkent catalogs, the other half are new
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and
Tochnye i estestvennye nauki.
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CATALOG (HANDLIST) OF SUFI MANUSCRIPTS
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Vostokovedeniia Akademii Nauk Respubliki Uzbekistan im. al-Biruni -
Handlist of Sufi Manuscripts (18th - 20th centuries).
Berlin (Das Arabische Buch) 2000. 236 pp.
Contains more than 2000 entries, half of them hitherto unknown manuscripts,
hundreds of hitherto unknown work. Indispensable for everyone doing
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PUBLICATION- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 24 October Issue on Web
Posted by: Svante Cornell <svante.cornellpcr.uu.se>
Posted: 30 Oct 2001
The 24 October 2001 Issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, a subscription
free Web journal with over 80,000 visitors to the site since November 1999 is
now on-line at http://www.cacianalyst.org/
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute of The Johns Hopkins University-The Nitze
School of Advanced International Studies is proud to announce the publication
of the 24 October 2001 issue of its biweekly Web-Journal, The Central Asia-
Caucasus Analyst.
The Institute is also proud to offer its readers the option of downloading The
Analyst in PDF format, enabling readers to view and print out the entire issue
of The Analyst. The html version will, of course, remain available.
The 24 October 2001 issue of The Analyst features four Analytical Articles,
four Field Reports, and News Bites from the past fortnight. The Analytical
Articles feature:
THE BAKU-TBILISI-CEYHAN PIPELINE: OFF THE DRAWING-BOARDS AND INTO THE FIELD
Robert M. Cutler
The Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC) has sought for nearly a
decade to develop for export Azerbaijan's "Contract of the Century" oil
fields, i.e., the major offshore deposits in the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli
sectors. As it was determined that the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline would go
through Georgia, it acquired the name of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan route, or
BTC for short. Only a few weeks ago, the AIOC announced its definitive
decision to proceed with the construction of the BTC line, now expected to
open in late 2004 or early 2005.
OSAMA BIN LADEN AND SALAFI ISLAM: MORE THAN A MERE TERRORIST THREAT
Michael Fredholm
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have both declared their support for the United
States against Osama bin Laden and Afghanistan-based Islamic terrorism. Yet,
were the Saudi and Pakistani governments decisively to rally behind the United
States in an extended military campaign, they may fall victim to the very
Islamic extremism that they have nurtured elsewhere - which may lead to
violent popular unrest, civil breakdown, and eventually the destruction of
the two states. Neither outcome is likely to solve the problem of Salafi
Islamic terrorism.
POLICY PLANNING IN THE FOG OF WAR
Ariel Cohen
The principal challenge of the anti-terrorism coalition is to develop and
present a clear vision of power relations in post-war Afghanistan. Such a
vision must accommodate the intra-Afghan, as well as regional, balance of
power, and include interests of both Pushtuns and non-Pushtuns, and their
state sponsors. Such political arrangement will have to take into account the
interests of Central Asian states, which are worried about the exportation of
radical Islamic ideology and drugs from its Southern neighbor. Finally, it has
to address interests and demands of regional powers: Iran, Russia, Pakistan,
and China. Military and policy planners are not there yet, at least not so far.
INSTABILITY IN ABKHAZIA: MAKING GEORGIA A SCAPEGOAT FOR A MISFIRING 'WAR
AGAINST TERRORISM'?
Khatuna Salukvadze
Since October 3, when Georgian guerillas raided a village in the breakaway
region of Abkhazia, spontaneous armed clashes are underway on the territory de
facto outside Georgian government jurisdiction. Amidst controversial
information spread by Georgian, Abkhazian and Russian sources accusing each
other for fomenting the instability, a UN helicopter was shot down leading to
several casualties, air bombing of Georgian territory occurred, and Georgian
skies were violated by Russian jets. With Russian allegations of Chechen
fighters operating in Georgia acquiring a new lease of life, the country's
internal instability and its immediacy to regional anti-terrorist campaign
coupled with the United States' shift of locus to common anti-terrorist
arrangements with Russia pose the key question whether Georgia will become
less relevant to new security architecture?
The Field Reports include:
AN AFGHAN WOMAN'S STORY IN EXILE
The tale of a refugee Afghan woman who just arrived to Britain shows the human
side of the current war in Afghanistan, that is only the most recent phase
of a 24-year old conflict. She came to Britain with her 13-year old son, all
that remains of a family of six.
FOREIGN TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF KAZAKHSTAN
Kazakhstan has passed some of the most thorough economic reforms among the CIS
countries. This has created a suitable climate for investment; however, the
Kazakh economy remains mainly dependent on the export of hydrocarbons and
metals. Agriculture and lighter industry are less developed, though the
potential is high.
GAS SCANDAL BETWEEN AZERBAIJAN AND TURKMENISTAN
Azerbaijan's State oil company's president recently declared that the much-
debated Trans-Caspian pipeline will not be built. This puts another, perhaps
final, nail in the coffin of this project that has been marred by the
deteriorating relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan
KAZATOMPROM IS LOBBYING FOR IMPORTING NUCLEAR WASTE.
Kazakhstan's nuclear waste problems are large, mainly due to the Semipalatinsk
nuclear testing sites, but also due to open Uranium mines. At present,
Kakakhstan's national atomic energy concern wants to fund the clean-up by
importing nuclear wastes to Kazakhstan. This controversial proposal has been
widely opposed by NGOs.
The Analyst provides a rigorous, concise and nonpartisan forum where
specialists can assess issues and events in the Central Asia-Caucasus region
for a broad audience of business people, journalists, policy makers,
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pool of authors who are then asked to contribute short, timely, analytical
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and NGO representatives from the region to write Field Reports for a modest
honorarium.
The Analyst provides factual, objective and analytical articles valuing fresh
insights rather than the conventional wisdom. We welcome readers and writers
from various perspectives and viewpoints. We value your comments and
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Those interested in joining The Analyst's pool of authors to contribute
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PUBLICATION- Reform Movements and Revolutions in Turkistan (1900-1924)
Posted by: Mehmet Tutuncu <sotawanadoo.nl>
Posted: 30 Oct 2001
Reform Movements and Revolutions in Turkistan (1900-1924)
Studies in Honour of Osman Khoja
ISBN 90-804409-5-7
Edited by Timur Kocaoglu
Published and distributed by SOTA, Haarlem 2001
502 pages, with 53 figures, documents (facsimiles), photos, selected index
and bibliography
This volume dedicated to the memory of the late president of the Republic of
Bukhara, Osman Khoja (1878-1968), brings together the most significant and
interesting works of many Central Asian scholars who attempt to shed light
on the many dark pages regarding the historical events and personalities in
Turkistan between 1900 and 1924.
Themes:
Politics: Czarist Russian and the Soviet colonial rules, reformist
(Jadidist) movements, and struggle for independence among Central Asian
peoples.
Events:
The Andican uprising of 1898, the mass revolt of Central Asian people in
1916, the formation of various autonomous governments (Alas-Orda, Turkistan)
and republics (Bukhara and Kharazm) between 1917 and 1923, and the guerrilla
(Basmachi) armed struggle (1918-1934), the congresses of the Muslims in
Russia (1905-1917).
Personalities:
Osman Khoja, Fayzulla Khoja, Behbudi, Munavvar Qari, Mustafa Chokay,
Abdurrauf Fitrat, Cholpan, Ahmad Naim Nusratullah, Abdurrashid Ibrahim,
Ismail Gaspirinski, Ahmet Baytursunov, Mir Yaqub Dauletov.
Locations:
Bukhara, Tashkent, Almati, Dushanba, Sari Arka, Kazan, Moscow, Bakhchesaray,
Baku, Istanbul.
Contributors:
Saidakbar S. Agzamkhodjaev (Uzbekistan), Edward A. Allworth (USA), Hamidulla
Baltabayev (Uzbekistan), Kambar Atabayev (Kazakstan), Ahmet Salih Bicakci
(Israel), Nadir Devlet (Turkey), Stephane A. Dudoignon (France), Baymirza
Hayit (Germany), Darhan Hidiraliyev (Kazakstan), Khayrulla Ismatulla (USA),
Adeeb Khalid (USA), Timur Kocaoglu (Turkey), Hisao Komatsu (Japan), Mambet
Qoygeldiyev (Kazakstan), H. B. Paksoy (USA), Mehmet Saray (Turkey), Uli
Schamiloglu (USA), M. Nazif Shahrani (USA), Mehmet Tutuncu (Netherlands),
Tomohiko Uyama (Japan)
CONTENTS
Preface
BIRINCI BOLUM / PART ONE
Armagan Konusu / The Subject of the Memorial Volume
Timur Kocaoglu - Yenilik Hareketleri ve Ihtilaller Arasinda Osman Hoca
(Kocaoglu)
Timur Kocaoglu - Osman Khoja (Kocaoglu) Between Reform Movements and
Revolutions
Timur Kocaoglu - Osman Hoca'nin Soyagaci / Osman Khoja's Family Tree
Ozbek Sairlerinin Osman Hoca Hakkindaki Siirleri / Poems Dedicated to Osman
Khoja by Uzbek Poets
Dedexan Hasan - Buxara Cumhuriyetinin Raisi Usman Xoca Polat Xocaoglinin
Türkiyage Barib Degenleri
Cehangir Muhammad - Buxara Mucahidi Usman Xocanin Vasiyeti
Taspolat Ahmed Sor Haqida Söz
Fotograflarla Osman Hoca / Osman Khoja in Photographs
IKINCI BÖLÜM / PART TWO
Incelemeler / Studies
S.S. Agzamkhodjaev - Struggle for Autonomous Turkistan
Edward A. Allworth - A Conversation With Ahmad Na'im Nusratullahbek, A Young
Bukharan Jadid Under the Amirate
Hamidulla Andicanli - Baltabaev Fitrat ve Buxara Inqilabi [Fitrat and Buharan
revolution]
Kambar Atabayev - Türkistan Muhtariyeti Hükümetinin Demokratik Temelleri
Ahmet Salih Biçakçi - Bukharan Madrassahs: Usul-i Kadim
Nadir Devlet - The Awaking of A National Consciousness Among the Turkic
Peoples of Russia
Stephane A. Dudoignon - Qadîmiya As A Historiographical Category. The Question
Of Social And Ideological Cleavages Between "Reformists" And
"Traditionalists" Among The Muslims Of Russia And Central Asia, In The
Early 20th Century
Baymirza Hayit - Türkistan Carizmden Bolsevizm Hakimiyetine Gecis Devrinde
Darhan Hidiraliyev Mustafa Cokay'in Fikri Hayati. Muhtariyetden
Istiklale
Khayrulla Ismatulla - Colpan ve Cehan (In Uzbek Cyrillic)
Adeeb Khalid Osman Khoja and the Beginnings Of Jadidism in Bukhara
Hisao Komatsu - Üç Cedidci ve Degisen Dünya
Mambet Qoygeldiyev - Tutas Turkistan Ideyasi Cane Mustafa Soqayuli
H. B. Paksoy - The Question Of "Religious Fundamentalism" in Central Asia
Mehmet Saray - Milli Mucadele Yillarinda Buhara Cumhuriyeti'nin Türkiye'ye
Yardimi
Uli Schamiloglu - Ictihad or Millet? Reflections on Bukhara, Kazan, and the
Legacy of Russian Orientalism
M. Nazif Shahrani - Pining for Bukhara in Afghanistan: Poetics and Politics of
Exilic Identity and Emotions
Tomohiko Uyama - The Kazak Intelligentsia at the Crossroads of Three
Civilizations
ÜÇÜNCÜ BÖLÜM / PART THREE
Belgeler / Documents
Osman Hoca (Kocaoglu)
Secilmis Yazilari / Selected Articles in Turkish
Turkistan'da Türk Edebiyatinin Mefkurevi Tehavvullerine Umumi Bir Nazar
Turkistan. Istanbul, 1936. (Turkistan Turk Gencler Birliginde verilen
konferanslar) Turkistan Turk Gencler Birligi Yayini, No: 1 (Osmanbey
Matbaasi, 1936).
Afganistanda Terakki ve Ingiliz Rus Rekabeti
Trocki, Trockizim ve Bizim Noktai Nazarimiz
Osman Hoca (Kocaoglu)
Turkçe, Ozbekçe ve Farsca Siirlerinden Seçmeler / Selected Poems in Turkish,
Uzbek, Persian
Intikam... Al Intikam!
Ey Tanri
"Yaddast-i Buxara-Turan"
Necip Hablemitoglu - Timur Kocaoglu Mahmud Hoca Behbudi'nin "Turkistan
Medeni Muhtariyeti Layihasi-1907" / Mahmud Khoja Behbudi's Project for
Turkistan Cultural Autonomy-1907)
Timur Kocaoglu Buhara Ta'mim-i Ma'arif Cemiyeti Nizamnamesi-1909, Istanbul /
Statutes and Line of Conduct of the Charity Society of Bukhara for the
Dissemination of Education-1909
Mehmet Tutuncu Buhara Cumhuriyetinin Bayragi ve Kagit Parasi / The Flag and
Paper Money of the Bukharan Republic
Kitap yer alan Resim ve Belgelerin Listesi / List of Illustrations and
Documents from the book
Selected Index / Seçme Dizin (Mehmet Tütüncü)
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PUBLICATION- Tajik-Language Style Guide for Journalists, Internews
Posted by: Roshan Khadivi <roshaninternews.tj>
Posted: 30 Oct 2001
(October 29, 2001) Dushanbe- Internews Tajikistan has just published and
distributed the first Tajik-language style and language guide for
journalists. One thousand copies of "Stylistics for Newspaper" were
distributed to 100+ Tajik newspapers and journalism departments in the country
Full Story:
http://www.internews.org/news/102901_taj/102901_taj.htm
ON-LINE PUBLICATION- Central Asian Bulletin
Posted by: Editor - IEI <editor_ieiiicas.org>
Posted: 24 Oct 2001
ON-LINE PUBLICATIONS - Central Asian Bulletin on the site of the
International Eurasian Institute for Economic and Political Research
(http://iicas.org).
Please refer to the section ANALYTIC DATA of IEI's site to read:
Rashid NUGMANOV. Council of Europe and Kazakhstan: Yes or no? Authoritarian
regime has just one perspective - deep disgrace
Valery STESHIN. Total claimant. Kazhegeldin-free liver is boring to death.
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war: on a foreign trip and at home
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Akezhan Kazhegeldin: Democracy holds key to stability in Central Asia
Sergei DUVANOV. Power and corruption. The wheel's come full circle
Akezhan KAZHEGELDIN. Global arc of stability. The way Russia and the Caspian
can make the world stable
Sergei DUVANOV. The dog bites because of its dog's life
Please feel free to suggest your own texts for IEI FORUM or LIBRARY.
Henry Puck
Executive Director
International Eurasian Institute
for Economic and Political Research
editor_ieiiicas.org
ON-LINE PUBLICATION- Civil Georgia, UN Association of Georgia/Friedrich-Ebert
Found.
Posted by: Jaba Devdariani <jabauna.ge>
Posted: 8 Oct 2001
Dear Friends,
The United Nations Association of Georgia in cooperation with Friedrich
Ebert Foundation is proud to announce launch of the internet information
portal Civil Georgia now available at http://www.civil.ge
Civil Georgia represents an independent hub for information and analysis
covering political and social developments in Georgia from a civil
viewpoint. It offers:
- Minute news updates: Our staff of reporters scans through the wires and
double-checks the sources to deliver the most reliable information on
processes of transition, conflict and political life;
- News Analysis: Our contributors in Georgia and worldwide cover
Georgia-related stories in international context;
- One-stop shop on the news from the Georgian government: Our special
reporters attend the government, parliament and presidency sessions to
deliver updates as they happen - new appointments, accepted policies and
draft legislation provide a valuable resource for the research on Georgia;
- Georgian Press Review - What's hot in Georgian media.
- Interviews - with civil society leaders, journalists and politicians -
the movers and shakers of the Georgian civil agendas
- International media scan - latest in think-tanks and the news sources -
the views that affect our region.
The site is available in English and Georgian, a Russian version is upcoming.
NOTE:
Civil.ge is looking for the volunteer English-language editors to support
our initiative, interested individuals should forward a letter of interest
and a CV to civilgeorgiauna.ge
Our site is best viewed with MS Internet Explorer 5 or higher
All queries on Civil.ge should be directed to civilgeorgiauna.ge
We hope to provide our readers with the best attainable service, your
comments and suggestions are welcome.
Jaba Devdariani
Founding Director, UNA-Georgia
PUBLICATION- CEMOTI: The Eastern Mediterranean and the Turko-Iranian World
Posted by: Semih Vaner <vanerceri-sciences-po.org>
Posted: 6 Oct 2001
Cahiers d'etudes sur la Mediterranee orientale et le monde turco-iranien
(CEMOTI)
Democracy and Ethnicity in Turkey; Secularism and Religion in Iran;
Democratization and Emerging Market Economies in Central Asia; the Eurasian
Question in Turkey and in Russia, the Future of East Turkistan (Sinkiang);
the Ottoman heritage in the Balkans; Security in the Eastern Mediterranean;
Pipeline politics around Caspian Sea; Natural gas politics in Turkmenistan
and Kazakhstan, the Azeri-Armenian conflict; the illicit drug trade - all
these issues dominate today's headlines.
But where does a reader turn to for timely, accurate analyses of these and
other issues emanating from Turkey, Cyprus, Iran, the Caucasus and Central
Asia?
Often what little available literature that exists in these regions and
issues tends to be too general, too dated, or too specialized.
To meet the urgent need for accurate, up-to-date analyses of events in
Eurasia, the French Association of the Eastern Mediterranean and the
Turko-Persian World (AFEMOTI, Paris) has been publishing Cahiers d'etudes
sur la Mediterranee orientale et le monde turco-iranien (CEMOTI) bi-annually
for the last 15 years.
In fact, CEMOTI has proven so popular that of the 31 issues (on average
containing over three hundred pages each) published to date, stocks of the
first 24 have already run out due to overwhelming demand!
Supported by The Centre of International Researches and Studies (CERI,
Centre d'etudes et de recherches internationales) part of the French
Foundation of Political Science (FNSP, Fondation nationale des sciences
politiques) and the National Centre of Scientific Research (CNRS, Centre
national de la recherche scientifique), CEMOTI provides incisive, in-depth
coverage by leading experts on Eurasia -- from Sarajevo to Kashgar.
One of Europe's leading publications in this field, CEMOTI has established
itself as an invaluable source of information and analysis. CEMOTI 's
wide spectrum of readers varies from academics and policy-makers, to
journalists, students, and businessmen. Indeed, everyone who seeks to
understand the changes affecting this vast, resource-rich region.
CEMOTI's contributors are drawn worldwide from a core of regional
specialists in academic, government, and business circles. CEMOTI often
invites resident specialists from within the region to share their expertise
to give its readers a true inside look at the region.
Articles in English from recent issues have included: "Citizenship and
Individuation in Turkey: the Triumph of Will over Reason" (Ayse Kadioglu);
"Informal Financial Institutions in the Iranian Bazaar" (Maryam Ghadassi);
"Internal Colonialism and the Uyghur Nationality: Chinese Nationalism and
Its Subaltern Subjects" (Dru C. Gladney); "Arabs and Persians: Beyond the
Geopolitics of the Gulf) (Fred Halliday); "Business Notions of Democracy:
The Turkish Experience in the 1990s" (Hakan Yilmaz); "A Triangular
Relationship: Turkish Israeli Cooperation and its Implications for Greece"
(Amikam Nachmani); 'Humanitarian Action and Conflict in the Southern
Caucasus: The Cases of Abkhazia (Georgia) and Nagorno-Karabakh (Azerbaijan)'
(S.Neil Macfarlane); 'Humanitarian Aid in Iraqi Kurdistan' (Michel
Leezenberg); 'Kazakh Intellectuals, Identity, and Collective Memory: Echoes
of Recent DEBATES' (Azade-Ayse Rorlich); 'The October 1998 Crisis: The
Change of Heart of Turkish Foreign Policy towards Syria' (O.Z. Oktav Alantar).
There are many more recent articles in French. Recent topics have included:
"Political parties in Pakistan," "The Afghan and iIranian diasporas,"
"Albania," "Democracy and Muslim societies".
Two pieces from the last issues are now also online!
http://www.ceri-sciencespo.com/publica/cemoti/presente.htm
The Editorial Board of CEMOTI includes Marcel Bazin (University of Reims),
Rachel Bouyssou (CERI), Mohammad-Reza Djalili (The Graduate Institute of
International Studies, Geneva), Ali Kazancigil (UNESCO), Pierre-Yves Pechoux
(Univ. Toulouse), Jean Radvanyi (INALCO, Paris), Anne de Tinguy (CERI/CNRS),
Catherine de Wenden (CERI/CNRS), Stephane Yerasimos (University of Paris
VIII).
Among the members of the Scientific Council are Mohammed Arkoun (Sorbonne),
Françoise Aubin (CNRS), Louis Bazin (Institut de France), Pierre Centlivres
(Univ. of Neuchatel), Michel Camau (Univ. of Aix-en-Provence), Pierre Chuvin
(former director of the IFEAC in Tashkent), Metin Heper (Bilkent University,
Ankara), Jacob M. Landau (University of Jerusalem), Remy Leveau (Institute
of Political Studies, Paris), Andrew Mango (SOAS, London), Serif Mardin
(Sabanci University, Istanbul), Jean-Paul Roux (CNRS), Lucette Valensi
(Institut d'etudes de l'Islam et des societes du monde musulman).
Correspondents include Amine Ait-Chaalal (Louvain), Ladan Boroumand
(Washington), Ilir Gedeshi (Tirana), Robert Cutler (Montreal), Stephane
Lathion (Geneva), Jean-Francois Mayer (Fribourg), H.B.Paksoy (Columbus, OH),
Isabelle Rigoni (Warvick), and more.
The journal is edited by Dr Semih Vaner of the Centre d'etudes et de
recherches internationales (CERI, Fondation nationale des sciences
politiques) in Paris.
The themes of forthcoming issues will include "Drug trafficking and
politics," Muslims of Europe," "Russia and Central Asia." In addition,
individual articles will focus on instability in the south Caucasus, the
Taleban influence in Central Asia, and Local Elites and Foreign Corporations
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PUBLICATION- Central Asia and the Caucasus, 2001 No. 5
Posted by: Murad Esenov <muradcommunique.se>
Posted: 7 Oct 2001
Dear Colleagues,
I bring to your attention the contents of the Volume 11, No. 5 of the
journal "Central Asia and the Caucasus" (in English). It will be published
in late October. To inquire about more details, as well as to subscribe,
please contact:
Murad Esenov,
Editor-in-Chief
The Central Asia and the Caucasus Journal
Sweden
tel/fax: (46) 920 620 16
e-mails:
muradcommunique.se
muradbredband.net
http://www.ca-c.org
CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS
Journal of Social and Political Studies
No. 5 (11), 2001
IN THIS ISSUE:
DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Azer Allakhveranov. The Third Sector in Azerbaijan: Theory and Practice
Sergei Diachenko. Political Parties of Kazakhstan in the Election Context
Resul Yalcin. The Formation of a Multiparty System in Uzbekistan
Arslan Tookson. Uzbekistan: Democracy and Governance in a Transition Period
Baglan Mailybaev. Continuity of Presidential Power in the Period of
Transition: Problems of Realization (Yeltsin-Putin study case)
REGIONAL CONFLICTS
Afrand Dashdamirov. Ideological Contradictions of Ethnic Policies in the
Caucasus
Megumi Nishimura. National Self-Determination and the International
Community in the Transcaucasus: Inconsistency and Domestic Response
Edisher Khoshtaria-Brosse. The Caucasian Political Tangle: Past and Present
Sanobar Shermatova. The Oil Factor in the Chechen Conflict
SPECIAL FEATURE
THE REGIONAL CENTERS OF POWER: THEIR IMPACT ON CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS
Bulent Aras. Turkish Foreign Policy Toward Transcaucasus
Abbas Maleki. Iran and Turan: Apropos of Iran's Relations with Central Asia
and the Caucasian Republics
Bao Yi. China's Strategic Interests in Central Asia. Cooperation with
Central Asian Countries
Dmitri Trofimov. Tashkent Between Ankara and Tehran: Lessons of the 1990s
and Outlook for the Future
Elena Urazova. Trends in Turkey's Economic Cooperation with Post-Soviet
Turkic States
Marina Kazakova, Irina Komissina. Pakistan: Geo-Economic Interests in
Central Asia
Esen Usubaliev. Japanese Politics in Central Asia in View of Another
Possible Central of Power
REGIONAL POLITICS
Sergei Golunov. The Post-Soviet Borders of Central Asia: Security and
Cooperation
Irina Perepelitsa. GUUAM in a new Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Context
Zulfiia Rakhimova. Uzbekistan in GUUAM and the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization
Rasim Hassanov. Azerbaijan: Transformation and Economic Development
Prospects
Eduard Agajanov. The Fragmentary and Indeterminate Nature of the Reforms as
a Negative Factor in Armenia's Development
DEMOGRAPHY
Cholpon Jakupova. Kyrgyzstan's Experience in Resolving the Refugee Problem
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Special Feature section in the next issue will discuss:
Central Asia and the Caucasus
- Ten Years of Independence: Political and Economic Results
- Ethnic Conflicts and Disputed Territories
- Inter-state and Interregional Integration
If you are interested to go into more details about the content of the
articles you may find all necessary information on our Internet home-page:
http://www.ca-c.org
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