Central-Eurasia-L Announcement Archive
3. Publications
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JOURNAL/CFP- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2008
Posted by: Nasimi Aghayev <nasimi_aghayev yahoo.com>
Posted: 15 May 2008
JOURNAL/CFP- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2008
Call for papers for the Summer 2008 issue of the Caucasian Review of
International Affairs
The CRIA is a Germany-based quarterly peer-reviewed free, non-profit
and online academic journal. The Review is committed to promote a
better understanding of the regional affairs by providing relevant
background information and analysis, as far as the Caucasus in
general, and the South Caucasus in particular are concerned. The CRIA
also welcomes lucid, well-documented papers on all aspects of
international affairs, from all political viewpoints. The paper
version of the Review is planned for the next future.
The last issue (Spring 2008) of the Review can be viewed at
http://www.cria-online.org/current.php
The next issue (Summer 2008) of the CRIA will be published in July
2008. Deadline for submission of papers for the upcoming issue is June 30,
2008. Manuscript guidelines can be found at
http://cria-online.org/submit.php
Papers should be mailed to contact(a)cria-online.org
Best regards,
Nasimi Aghayev
Editor-in-Chief
Caucasian Review of International Affairs
www.cria-online.org
ISSN: 1865-6773
BOOK/CFP- The 'New' Central Asia: The Regional Impact of International Actors
Posted by: Emilian Kavalski <kavalskiualberta.ca>
Posted: 5 May 2008
BOOK/CFP- The 'New' Central Asia: The Regional Impact of International Actors
Call for Chapters: "The 'New' Central Asia: The Regional Impact of
International Actors".
The editor of a volume on "The 'New' Central Asia: The Regional Impact
of International Actors" announces a call for chapter submission from
interested international relations scholars. The projected volume is
both about the place of Central Asia in world affairs and the way the
international politics of state-building and regionalization have
affected Central Asia since the end of the Cold War. Therefore, this
volume pursues the twin-aims of simultaneously generalizing and
contextualizing the "Central Asian experience" as well as re-thinking
and re-evaluating its comparative relevance to the study of both other
regions and international politics. In this respect, the prospective
submissions would assess the agency of different international actors
in Central Asia and their impact on the dynamics of state-building and
regionalization. At the same time, the contributions would make
analytically and empirically grounded propositions on the possible
trajectories of Central Asian state-building and regionalization, and
the possible patterns/transformations in the agency of external actors
in the region. In this way, the volume addresses the need to
systematize the knowledge produced on Central Asia since the end of
the Cold War.
List of chapters (this is only a schematic list of the themes of the chapters):
1. The European Union (EU) and Central Asia.
2. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (PfP) and Central Asia.
3. The Conference/Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (C/OSCE).
4. The World Bank/International Monetary Fund/other international
financial institutions and Central Asia.
5. The United Nations (and its various agencies) and Central Asia.
6. Russia and Central Asia.
7. China (especially, through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization)
and Central Asia.
8. The United States of America and Central Asia.
9. India and Central Asia.
10. Iran and Central Asia.
11. Turkey and Central Asia.
- Additionally, there would be chapters contextualizing the Central
Asian reception/perception of this agency:
12. Kazakhstan and the role of international actors.
13. Kyrgyzstan and the role of international actors.
14. Tajikistan and the role of international actors.
15. Turkmenistan and the role of international actors.
16. Uzbekistan and the role of international actors.
Outline of the main themes and questions for each chapter:
For the purposes of coherence, the assessment of the
roles/implications/agency of different international actors in Central
Asia focuses on the notions and practices of:
- state-building-understood as an attempt by an international actor
to suggest/promote a certain mode of governance to Central Asian
states and, thereby, impact their practices of policy-making according
to certain externally-promoted rules;
- regionalization-understood both (i) in terms of the existence of a
"regional approach" by an international actor to Central Asia -- i.e.,
is there something in the strategy of your actor (provision of
funds/incentives/infrastructure) that allows/intends for a process of
regionalization to take place; and (ii) in terms of whether there is
anything in the Central Asian interactions with that actor that
"justifies" the use of the term region (in a sense that designates
something unique to the "Central Asian" practice that is broader than
a mere geographical convenience/proximity).
Again for the purposes of coherence, the prospective contributors to
the volume are requested to construct their submissions around (or as
responses to) the following sets of questions:
1. What is the nature of the international actor under discussion?
What are the main theoretical approaches that have been employed in
understanding and explaining the international outreach of this
international actor? What would you say are the main international
norms/foreign policy beliefs that inform your actor's international
outreach? Do its declared policies and actual behavior in Central Asia
confirm such perceptions of its international role?
2. How has your actor defined its interests in Central Asia since the
end of the Cold War? Has such definition of its role in the region
changed over time?
3. What policies/approaches/tactics does your actor pursue in Central
Asia to support its objectives? In particular, what is the
understanding of state-building and regionalization that this
international actor represents/promotes in Central Asia (if any)?
- What are its tools for both state-building and regionalization in
Central Asia;
- In what way would you say they are unique to/property of that
international actor;
4. How successful has your actor's strategy been in Central Asia? What
has been its impact on Central Asian state-building and
regionalization dynamics? Has your actor's influence in Central Asia
grown/decreased since the end of the Cold War? Upon what its influence
in Central Asia rests? What weaknesses/obstacles hamper its influence?
Has something in the "Central Asian experience" of your actor forced
it to alter/reevaluate its international outreach?
5. How would you evaluate the prospects for your actor's policies in
Central Asia? What developments would/could impact its outreach in the
region? In short, (based on your analysis of the relationship between
this actor and the region) what do you think the "future" has in store
both for your actor and Central Asia? What does the explanation and
understanding of this international actor's agency in the region tells
us about the nature and concerns of state-building and regionalization
in Central Asia? Does your study suggest any critical perspectives,
revisions and developments in terms of the study of state-building and
regionalization in international politics, Central Asian affairs
and/or your actor's international outreach and the main theories by
which such study is usually informed?
Submission Procedure:
Interested researchers and scholars, who would be willing to commit to
such a collaborative project are invited to submit 500-word chapter
abstracts (including chapter title and a clear explanation of how the
authors would address the volumes objectives as outlined in the five
sets of questions above) and a short CV (1-2 pages) by 25 May 2008.
Authors would be notified by 30 May 2008 about the status of their
proposals. Full chapters (9,000-11,000 words) are due by 10 December
2008. All submissions should be sent by email to Emilian Kavalski
(emilian.kavalskigmail.com)
Emilian Kavalski
DPhil (Loughborough), MA (Warwick)
Dept of Political Science
10-16 HM Tory Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
CANADA, T6G 2H4
email: kavalskiualberta.ca
PUBL.- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2, No. 2
Posted by: Nasimi Aghayev <nasimi_aghayevyahoo.com>
Posted: 5 May 2008
PUBL.- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2, No. 2
Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2 (2) - Spring 2008
has been published.
Spring 2008 issue of the Caucasian Review of International Affairs
(CRIA) is now available online at http://www.cria-online.org
Contents:
- Corridor of Power: The Caucasus and Energy Security, by Tracey C.
German (http://cria-online.org/j3_1.php)
- Governance, the State, and Systemic Corruption: Armenia and Georgia
in Comparison, by Christoph H. Stefes (http://cria-online.org/j3_2.php)
- Fluid Party Politics and the Challenge for Democracy Assistance in
Georgia, by Max Bader (http://cria-online.org/j3_3.php)
- US Missile Defense Shield and Russia: Second Cold War as a Farce,
by Rashad Shirinov (http://cria-online.org/j3_4.php)
- The New Face of Central Asia, An Essay by Ambassador (ret.) Michael
W. Cotter (http://cria-online.org/j3_5.php)
- Licensing Afghanistan's opium: solution or fallacy?, by
Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy (http://cria-online.org/j3_6.php)
The CRIA is a Germany-based quarterly peer-reviewed free, non-profit
and online academic journal. The Review is committed to promote a
better understanding of the regional affairs by providing relevant
background information and analysis, as far as the Caucasus in
general, and the South Caucasus in particular are concerned. The CRIA
also welcomes lucid, well-documented papers on all aspects of
international affairs, from all political viewpoints. The paper
version of the Review is planned for the next future.
Deadline for submission of papers for the upcoming Summer 2008 issue
is June 30, 2008. Manuscript guidelines can be found at
http://cria-online.org/submit.php
Nasimi Aghayev
Editor-in-Chief
Caucasian Review of International Affairs
www.cria-online.org
ISSN: 1865-6773
PUBL.- The Silk Road, Vol. 5, No. 2
Posted by: Daniel C. Waugh <dwaughu.washington.edu>
Posted: 5 May 2008
PUBL.- The Silk Road, Vol. 5, No. 2
We are pleased to announce the on-line publication of the new issue of
The Silk Road.
The Silkroad Foundation's journal is available in pdf format at:
http://silkroadfoundation.org/newsletter/vol5num2/
Please contact me if you have questions or a contribution for a future
issue of the journal. Note that we cannot take individual
subscriptions to the limited hard-copy version of the journal, which
is distributed only to institutional libraries.
Daniel C. Waugh
Professor Emeritus, University of Washington (Seattle)
Editor
Vol. 5, No. 2 (Winter 2008) contains:
>From the Editor's Desktop: Beyond the Sensational: The
Reiss-Engelhorn-Museums' "Origins of the Silk Road"
A review of the excellent exhibition of archaeological treasures from
Xinjiang on display in Mannheim, Germany until June 1, 2008. Of
particular interest are the numerous textiles and more generally the
artifacts of daily life.
Hermann Parzinger, "The 'Silk Roads' Concept Reconsidered: About
Transfers: Transportation and Transcontinental Interactions in Prehistory."
Recent archaeological finds in Eurasia are documenting the existence
of significant transcontinental exchange well prior to the traditional
"beginnings of the Silk Roads." An important component of this
exchange is to be connected with the Bronze Age Andronovo Culture in
the first half of the 2nd millennium BCE. For the Iron Age in the
first millennium BCE, some of the evidence is in the striking
discoveries from Scythian burials of southern Siberia.
Xu Yongjie, "The Dream and the Glory: Integral Salvage of the Nanhai
No. 1 Shipwreck and Its Significance."
The recent recovery of the Nanhai No. 1 (South China Sea No. 1)
shipwreck off the coast of Guangdong Province is a landmark in
Chinese marine archaeology. The "integral salvage" of this wreck,
dating from the late Song Dynasty and containing a cargo of porcelain,
means that the detailed archaeological work can be carried out in
controlled conditions in the new Marine Silk Road Museum.
Lin Ying, "The Byzantine Element in the Turkic Gold Cup with the Tiger
Handle Excavated at Boma, Xinjiang."
The striking find of early Turk Empire gold objects at Boma in the Ili
Valley region of western Xinjiang in 1997 included a jewel-encrusted
cup with an attached handle cast in the form of a tiger. The likely
origin of this handle was the Byzantine Empire, since there was a
tradition in late Roman times of the making of such feline handles for
precious metalwork, and they then could have been taken to the Turks
as part of the diplomatic exchange of the 6th and 7th centuries. The
Turks were important contributors to exchange along the silk roads.
Bryan K. Miller, Jamsranjav Bayarsaikhan, Tseveendorj Egimaa, and
Christine Lee, "Xiongnu Elite Tomb Complexes in the Mongolian Altai:
Results of the Mongol-American Hovd Archaeology Project, 2007."
A report on the project at Tahiltin-hotgor cemetery co-sponsored by
the Silkroad Foundation and the National Museum of Mongolian History.
A large ramped tomb was excavated and, perhaps of greater interest,
several satellite burials and ritual lines connected with tomb
complexes. The material is important for extending our understanding
of the Xiongnu in an area away from the political center of their
polity. By paying close attention to the satellite features of elite
burials, we can learn a great deal about ritual and society.
Jessieca Jones and Veronica Joseph, "Excavation of a Xiongnu Satellite Burial."
A description of the excavation of the Satellite burial THL-25-2 at
Tahiltin-hotgor cemetery, which contained the well-preserved remains
of a man buried with a number of interesting artifacts.
James T. Williams, "The Tahilt Region: A Preliminary Archaeological Survey of
the Tahilt Surroundings to Contextualize the Tahilt Cemeteries."
The survey of about a 40 square km area containing the Tahiltin-hotgor
cemetery and many other sites dating from the Palaeolithic to the Turk
periods. The article discusses survey methodology and provides an
overview of the results.
Alma Kunanbaeva, "Food as Culture: The Kazakh Experience."
Food, its preparation, and the social practices surrounding its
consumption provide important insights into central cultural concepts
of the Kazakhs. The article discusses the food traditions and
provides as well practical guidance in the preparation of some Kazakh recipes.
PUBL.- Frasario Italiano-Mongolo ( Italian-Mongolian Phrasebook)
Posted by: Otgonbayar Chuluunbaatar <zakhchinmusicyahoo.de>
Posted: 2 May 2008
PUBL.- Frasario Italiano–Mongolo (Italian-Mongolian Phrasebook)
Please note the following publication:
Title: Frasario Italiano–Mongolo (Italian-Mongolian Phrasebook)
Authors: Otgonbayar CHULUUNBAATAR and Paula HAAS
Language: Italian and Mongolian (Cyrillic with transcription)
Publisher: Milano, Poliglossa Traduzioni, 2008, pp. 149. ISBN 978-9955-9956-1-6
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 8, 16 April 2008
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 28 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 8, 16 April 2008
Note: New Publications:
"Europe's Energy Security: Gazprom's Dominance and Caspian Supply
Alternatives",
Edited by Svante E. Cornell & Niklas Nilsson, February 2008, 168 pages.
Download at:
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/scornell/sc08europesenergy.pdf
"Economic and Energy Security: Connecting Europe and the Black
Sea-Caspian Region"
CACI & SRSP Silk Road Paper by Mamuka Tsereteli, March 2008. Download
at:
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/srp/08/0803Mamuka.pdf
"Kazakhstan's Emerging Middle Class"
CACI & SRSP Silk Road Paper by John C.K. Daly, March 2008. Download at:
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/docs/Silkroadpapers/0803Daly.PDF
The 16 April issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 10, no.
8) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/. The PDF version of the
entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/files/080416Analyst.pdf
Full contents:
Analytical Articles
Moscow Moves to de Facto Annexation of Georgian
BREAKAWAY REGIONS
Svante E. Cornell and David J. Smith
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4839
The European Union Looks to Central Asia for Energy
Robert M. Cutler
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4838
Post-Bucharest: NATO's Prospects in Afghanistan
Richard Weitz
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4837
Labor Migration and Its Potential Consequences for Central Asia
Kursad Aslan
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4836
Field Reports
Kyrgyz-Kazakh Border Deal Stirs Up Dust in Kyrgyzstan
Nurshat Ababakirov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4843
Planned Wage and Price Rise in Uzbekistan
Erkin Akhmadov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4842
Kyrgyz Opposition, Government Split Public Support
Erica Marat
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4841
Baku Hosts GUAM Conference, Aims at Conflict Resolution
Azer Karimov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4840
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4844
9 April 2008 Turkey Analyst Analytical Articles:
What Animates Turkey's Secular Opposition?
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/inside/turkey/080409A.html
Turkey and the EU: Beyond the Cyprus Imbroglio
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/inside/turkey/080409B.html
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports. At
this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description of
your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
PUBL.- Uriankhai ub soyol (Uriankhai Oral Literature on Hunting; in Mongolian)
Posted by: Gaby Bamana <gabybamanagmail.com>
Posted: 28 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Uriankhai ub soyol (Uriankhai Oral Literature on Hunting; in Mongolian)
Note the following publication in Mongolian with an English foreword:
Title: Uriankhai ub soyol (Uriankhai Oral Literature Related to Hunting)
Authors: J. TSOLOO and A. MUNKHTSETSEG
English Foreword: Gaby BAMANA
Language: Mongolian (with transcription)
This book is a collection of the Uriankhai oral literature related to
hunting. The book contains epic poems, songs and manuscripts collected
in the early 70s in Western Mongolia. The book plunges the reader into
the world of the Uriankhai hunter and of his worldwide.
Contact: gabybamanagmail.com
PUBL.- On the Tea Road: A Journey into Mongolian Life and Culture, Gaby Bamana
Posted by: Gaby Bamana <gabybamanagmail.com>
Posted: 28 Apr 2008
PUBL.- On the Tea Road: A Journey into Mongolian Life and Culture, Gaby Bamana
Title: On the Tea Road: A Journey into Mongolian Life and Culture
Author: Gaby Bamana
Abstract: "On the Tea Road" is a metaphoric journey of a young African
researcher into the Mongolian life and Culture. It provides the reader with
a different perspective in understanding contemporary Mongolia and the
social transformations the society is undergoing since the 1990
Democratization. The author uses tea as an euphoric material to talk about
the issues that the Mongolian society faces in terms of cultural
conservation versus globalization.
Edition: Admon Publishing, Mongolia
Contact: Gabybamanagmail.com
JOURNAL/CFP- Oil, Gas and Energy Law (OGEL), Special Issue: Eurasian Energy
Posted by: Matthew Stone <mstone520gmail.com>
Posted: 28 Apr 2008
JOURNAL/CFP– Oil, Gas and Energy Law (OGEL), Special Issue: Eurasian Energy
For this special issue of Oil, Gas and Energy Law (OGEL) intelligence
service, we are seeking papers that address the cross-cutting factors
at play in Eurasian energy developments with an eye on the legal
ramifications. Preference will be given to papers that are
supranational in scope, eschewing single-nation analysis for
comparative studies and broader insights. Potential topic areas
include but are not limited to:
- Oil and gas pipeline development
- Environmental policy
- Political risk and investment regimes
- Trans-boundary water issues
- The legal status of the Caspian Sea
- The role of international organizations and multilateral initiatives
- The geopolitics of energy
The Western perspective on these issues is for the most part
well-documented in the scholarly literature and the international
press. Therefore, we would especially welcome papers from informed
commentators on the Eurasian super-continent, including Russian,
Chinese, Central Asian, Iranian, Indian and other analysts from the
region to help balance the global discourse.
Previously published material is also welcome.
More information, including submission info, can be found at
http://www.gasandoil.com/ogel/news/news_detail.htm?v0=142
Inquiries may be directed to Matt Stone at m.r.stonedundee.ac.uk
OGEL is a Web-based resource for researchers and practitioners of
global energy policy. Based on the global networks of the Centre for
Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of
Dundee and International Bar Association's Section on Energy and Natural
Resources Law, OGEL offers informed commentary on developments in the
energy sector via a newsletter and database of primary
legal/regulatory materials.
PUBL.- Democracy's Dilemma: The Challenges to State Legitimacy in Afghanistan
Posted by: David Shams <davidshamslive.com>
Posted: 16 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Democracy's Dilemma: The Challenges to State Legitimacy in Afghanistan
Democracy's Dilemma: The Challenges to State Legitimacy in Afghanistan
David Shams
Description
In Democracy's Dilemma, David Shams argues that Warlords'
participation in Afghanistan's democracy has undermined the legitimacy
of the state. Human rights violations, drug trade and institutional
corruption constitute the perimeters of a triangle set by warlords
within which the state falls short of the moral authority necessary to
assert legitimacy. The dilemma that the state faces is this: On one
hand, in order to survive it has to compromise with and appease the
warlords; on the other, it struggles to eradicate drugs and uproot
corruption. To achieve these objectives, the state has adopted
paradoxical policies and taken contradictory measures simultaneously.
This in turn, has resulted in ineffectual governance and the weakness
of its status as a legitimate body in the eyes of the public.
Available at the major online bookstores.
PUBL.- The China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly, February 2008
Posted by: Nicklas Norling <nnorlingsilkroadstudies.org>
Posted: 16 Apr 2008
PUBL.- The China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly, February 2008
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program
(www.silkroadstudies.org) is pleased to announce the release of the
February 2008 issue of the China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly. The
issue is online at either of the following links:
http://www.isdp.eu/cefq
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/inside/publications/CEF_quarterly.htm
The PDF-version of the entire issue is available at:
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/cefq/08/February_2008.pdf
Contributions to this issue include:
Durability in China's Strategy toward Central Asia-Reasons for Optimism
Robert Sutter
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/cefq/08/rs08durabilitychina.pdf
How Financial Alchemy Engineered a Central Asian Credit Crunch
Maria Kielmas
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/cefq/08/mk08financialalchemy.pdf
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: A Threat to American Interests
in Central Asia?
Gene Germanovich
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/cefq/08/gg08scoamerica.pdf
China’s Investments in Russia: Where do they go and how Important are they?
Libor Krkoska and Yevgenia Korniyenko
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/cefq/08/lk08chinainvestment.pdf
Pashtunistan, NATO and the Global War on Terror: "If you don't fight,
you cannot have peace in Afghanistan"
Michael Mihalka
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/cefq/08/mm08natoafghanistan.pdf
Kazakh-Chinese Energy Relations: Economic Pragmatism or Political Cooperation?
Zhanibek Saurbek
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/cefq/08/ks08chinakazakh.pdf
Big business and high-level politics in Kazakhstan: an everlasting symbiosis?
Heidi Kjærnet, Dosym Satpaev and Stina Torjesen
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/cefq/08/hk08businesskazakhstan.pdf
The China and Eurasia Forum is an independent forum which seeks to
bring together regional experts, academics, government policy makers,
and business leaders with an interest in the growing relationship
between China and Eurasia. The forum is affiliated to the Central
Asia-Caucasus Institute and the Silk Road Studies Program.
Focusing primarily on Sino-Central Asian, Sino-Russian, and
Sino-Caucasian relations, the goal of the CEF Quarterly is to foster
discussion and information sharing between a geographically distant
community that recognizes the significance of China's emergence in
this important part of the world.
The editor invites longer analytical articles of approximately 7000
words or shorter more concrete articles on approximately 2000 words.
The next issue will be out in May 2008. Authors are encouraged to
submit interesting and thought-provoking articles for review to
nswanstromsilkroadstudies.org.
PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 2, 2008
Posted by: Murad Esenov <murad.esenovworldmail.se>
Posted: 14 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 2, 2008
Please find the contents of no. 2(50), 2008 of the "Central Asia and the
Caucasus" journal (in English and Russian) below. The issue will be
published in late April.
Central Asia and the Caucasus Journal
Journal of Social and Political Studies
No. 2 (50), 2008
In this issue:
Geography, Geopolitics, and the related terms
Eldar Ismailov. Central Eurasia: Its Geopolitical Function in the 21st Century
Vladimer Papava. Central Caucasia instead of Central Eurasia
Regional Security
Vladimir Plastun. Central Asia in Search of Stability
Kornely Kakachia. End of Russian Military Bases in Georgia: Social,
Political and Security Implications of Withdrawal
Timur Shaymergenov. Problems and Prospects of NATOs Central Asian
Strategy: The Role of Kazakhstan
Nugzar Ter-Oganov. Russian-Iranian Nuclear Cooperation: 1992-2006
Nation-Building
Zarif Alizoda. Evolution of Parliamentarism in the Republic of Tajikistan
Beka Chedia. Georgia: Devalued Public Capital and the Third Sector at
the Crossroads
Religion in Society
Bakhtiar Babajanov. Secularism and the Inter-Confessional Rift
(Central Asia's experience)
Vakhit Akaev. Conflict between Traditional and Non-Traditional Islamic
Trends: Reasons, Dynamics, and Ways to overcome them (based on North
Caucasian documents)
Farrukh Umarov. Tajikistan: Special Features of Cooperation with
Leading International Islamic Organizations
Regional Politics
Dmitri Varnavskiy. Cooperation between Iran and the Central Asian
States: Past, Present, and Future
Khurshed Dodikhudoev, Vafo Niyatbekov. The Republic of Tajikistan and
the Islamic Republic of Iran: Cooperation Achievements and prospects
Nikolai Borisov. The Political Process in Uzbekistan Today: Trends and
Prospects
Igor Proklov. Turkmenistan: Current Politics
For your Information
The Special Feature section in the next issues will discuss:
The Organization for Democracy and Economic Development - GUAM in Regional
and International Dimensions
Energy Policy and Energy Projects in Central Eurasia
Central Eurasia: Politics Today
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:
www.ca-c.org or http://www.ca-c.org/journal-table-eng.shtml
JOURNAL- Anthropology of East Europe Review: Website, Subscription, Submission Information
Posted by: Krista Harper <kharperanthro.umass.edu>
Posted: 14 Apr 2008
JOURNAL- Anthropology of East Europe Review: Website, Subscription, Submission
As co-editor (with Julie Hemment) of Anthropology of East Europe
Review, I would like to invite the members of the listserv to
subscribe to the journal and to submit your work for publication with
us. The journal is published twice annually and highlights the latest
research on the anthropology of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
SUBMISSIONS: We invite you to submit articles on current research
projects for the "Open Forum" section of the journal. We are also
accepting proposals for the guest-edited "Symposium" section--a forum
for publishing collections of papers on a theme. We are also seeking
submissions of syllabi or essays on teaching related to the
anthropology of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Individual papers should
be no more than 7,000 words (including endnotes and references).
Please send your electronic submissions as a Microsoft Word .doc file
to: <anthroeasteuropereviewgmail.com>
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Individual subscriptions are $30/year, or with a
discounted $15/year rate for students and residents of the region.
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PUBL.- War, Epidemics and Medicine in the Late Ottoman Empire (1912-1918), by Oya Daglar
Posted by: Mehmet Tutuncu <m.tutuncuquicknet.nl>
Posted: 14 Apr 2008
PUBL.- War, Epidemics and Medicine in the Late Ottoman Empire, by Oya Daglar
New Publication:
War, Epidemics and Medicine in the Late Ottoman Empire (1912-1918)
By Oya Daglar
ISBN 978-906921-002-5
Turquoise Series: 18
Published in 2008, Haarlem, Netherlands
386 pages with many documents for the first time published
Price: 47 euro + postage
For more information and ordering please visit the webpage dedicated to the
book:
http://www.turkistan.org/daglar.htm
>From the back cover:
The Ottoman Empire spent its last century with wars coming one after
another and as a consequence had to suffer many physical as well as
demographic casualties. With a significant decrease in the population, one
of the main factors that had kept the Empire up disappeared and therefore
the 600 year-old Empire collapsed at the end of the First World War.
This study focuses on the period of Balkan Wars and the First World War,
which affected the political history of the 20th century deeply and caused
the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, and examines the concerned period in
terms of the epidemic diseases. Taking into account that wars are important
contributors in the emergence of epidemic diseases, I have attempted to
evaluate the destruction caused by the epidemic diseases during the war
years and effects of these diseases on the results of the wars in a
historical framework.
This particular study argues that, despite the popular belief, the decrease
in the population was mainly caused by the epidemic diseases and health
problems, which emerged as a result of the wars, not by the direct armed
conflict at the front. Epidemic diseases seen as a consequence of lack of
hygiene during the war, congestion caused by mass movements like migration
and inadequacy of the health services resulted in death of many servicemen
and civilians. Since the loss of human force during the war as a result of
the epidemic diseases directly affected the war making capability of the
Empire, the Ottoman government obligatorily placed an importance on the
health services, however, despite all efforts, none of the precautions
taken brought the desired level of success due to lack of proper health
personnel. Nonetheless, precautions taken against the diseases and the
struggle made during the war introduced the modern medicine methods into
the Empire and as a result important steps were taken for the preservation
of both military and public health. Furthermore, it is beyond doubt that
the experiences gained in this period, in the long run, constituted the
infrastructure of the developments seen in the area of health in the
Republic of Turkey.
PUBL.- The Caucasus: History, Culture, Politics (in German)
Posted by: Bahodir Sidikov <b.sidikovweb.de>
Posted: 10 Apr 2008
PUBL.- The Caucasus: History, Culture, Politics (in German)
C. H. Beck Verlag presents to you:
Gumppenberg, Marie-Carin von / Steinbach, Udo (eds.)
Der Kaukasus: Geschichte, Kultur, Polititk
2008/ 256 pp/ Paperback
C. H. Beck ISBN 978-3-406-56800-8
12,95 euro
Table of Contents:
Zur Einführung
Die Länder
Armenien - Überleben am Fuße erloschener Vulkane
Georgien - Transitland im Süden
Aserbaidschan - Machtpoker um die Petrodollars
Nordkaukasus - Porträt einer spannungsreichen Region
Iran - Großmacht mit Ambitionen?
Türkei - Politik in historischem Hinterland
Die Konflikte
Abchasien - Kämpfe um den schönsten Teil der Schwarzmeerküste
Berg Karabach - Krieg um die «Schwarzen Berge»
Der ungelöste Streit um Südossetien
Krisenregion Nordkaukasus - Ursachen, Akteure, Perspektiven
Internationale Organisationen - Hemmschuh oder Motor für eine
Konfliktlösung im Südkaukasus?
Energie und Sicherheit - Das «neue Spiel» um die Ressourcen
Die Kulturen
Ethnische Vielfalt - Wahrnehmung und Fakten
Der «Berg der Sprachen» - die Sprachenvielfalt
Religionen - Identitätsstiftende Momente
Kunsttradition, Minnesang und Heldenepik
Politische Kultur: Autoritäre Herrscher - pragmatische Loyalitäten
Rechtsbewusstsein und Rechtsverständnis
Autorenverzeichnis
Abkürzungen
PUBL.- Jahrbuch Aserbaidschanforschung 2008 [Yearbook of Azerbaijan Research]
Posted by: Bahodir Sidikov <b.sidikovgmail.com>
Posted: 10 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Jahrbuch Aserbaidschanforschung 2008 [Yearbook of Azerbaijan Research]
Verlag Dr. Koester presents to you:
Aghayev M., Suleymanova R. (eds): Jahrbuch Aserbaidschanforschung 2008.
Beitraege aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Geschichte und Literatur
ISBN 978-3-89574-670-3
2008/ 350 pp./ EUR 24,8
Verlag Dr. Koester
Rungestr. 22-24
10179 Berlin
Germany
to order: infoverlag-koester.de
Table of Contents:
I. Politics
M. Malek: The European Union and the "frozen conflicts" in the South-
Caucasus
S. Mayer: Between Oil Wealth and the Claim to Territorial Integrity:
Framework Conditions for Azerbaijan's Foreign and Security Policy
M. Sticht: The Influence of the Council of Europe on the Democratic
Transformation in Azerbaijan
II. Economics
B. Abdolvand / L. Mez: Diversification of the European Gas Consumption
and the Caspian Gas Resources
W. Fuhrmann: "Black Gold": The Oil from the Caspian Sea
III. Society
E.-M. Auch: Between Adaptation and Cultural Self-Assertion. Beginnings
of a New Identity Search among Azerbaijani Intellectuals and the
Development of a New Publicity, with the Example of the Theatre and
Music between 1875 and 1905
R. Schmidt / W. Fuhrmann: Azerbaijanis within Iran
R. Mirzayev: "Foreigners" among their own people: On the Identity
Problems of Southern Azerbaijanis (Iranian) Political Emigrants in
Northern Azerbaijan
C. Hunner-Kreisel: Islamic Education in Azerbaijan - Being Young and
the Power of Religion as a Guiding Force
B. Sidikov: Between Bourdieu and Postcolonial Theory: On the Analysis
of Post-Soviet Schoolbooks for History (Azerbaijan Case Study)
IV. History
J. Rau: The Historical Background of the Nagorny Karabakh Conflict
with a Depiction from 1805 up until 7 July 1923
V. Language and Literature
F. Vejsalli: Culture-Contrastive Grammar as a New Approach in the
Teaching of the Language
S. Doghan: From the Socialist Azerbaijani Writer's Union to the
Association of Azerbaijani Writers
J. Mammadguluzade: Kamancha, translated by G. Alakbarov
VI. Essays
U. Rohtfuss: The Word Lights a Torch. Oriental Fusion of Poetry and
Music in the Art of Mugham
Abstracts
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 7, 2 April 2008
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 8 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 7, 2 April 2008
The 2 April issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 10, no.
7) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/. The PDF version of the
entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/files/080402Analyst.pdf
Full contents:
Analytical Articles
Before Bucharest: German Politics and Afghanistan
Cornelius Graubner
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4829
The Tulip Revolution: Mixed Messages of Official Memory
Sally N. Cummings
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4828
Georgian-Russian Reconciliation Proves Short-Lived
Richard Weitz
Co-Chair Vote Against UN Resolution on Karabakh Conflict
Imperils Negotiation Process
Emin Alisayidov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4827
Field Reports
The 'Tulip Revolution' Three Years After: Kyrgyzstan's Pyrrhic Victory
Erica Marat
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4833
Persian-Speaking Union Created by Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan
Sergey Medrea
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4832
The Role of Peace and Democracy in the Fata
Zahid Anwar
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4831
Uzbekistan Is Back in the Collective Security Treaty Organization
Erkin Akhmadov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4830
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4834
Turkey Analyst Analytical Articles:
Challenging Times for Turkey's Democracy
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/inside/turkey/080326A.html
Foeign Policy Implications of Turkey's Crisis
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/inside/turkey/080326B.html
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports. At
this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description of
your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
PUBL.- Armenia, Russia's Outpost in the Caucasus?, Gaidz Minassian
Posted by: Farid Guliyev <fareedazyahoo.com>
Posted: 8 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Armenia, Russia's Outpost in the Caucasus?, Gaidz Minassian
Armenia -- Russia's Outpost in the Caucasus?
(L'Armenie, avant-poste russe au Caucase?)
Feb. 2008
Author: Gaïdz Minassian
French Institute of International Relations, ifri (Paris)
Russie.Nei.Visions
in English:
http://www.ifri.org/files/Russie/ifri_RNV_minassian_Armenie_Russie_ANG
_fevr2008.pdf
in Russian:
http://www.ifri.org/files/Russie/ifri_RNV_minassian_Armenie_Russie_RUS
_fevr2008.pdf
in French:
http://www.ifri.org/files/Russie/ifri_RNV_minassian_Armenie_Russie_FR_
fevr2008.pdf
PUBL.- Study on HIV/Aids in Afghanistan, InterMedia
Posted by: Alexander Wooley <wooleyaintermedia.org>
Posted: 8 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Study on HIV/Aids in Afghanistan, InterMedia
New study on HIV/AIDS awareness levels in Afghanistan. InterMedia, a
Washington, D.C.-based research, evaluation and consulting organization, has
released findings from a nationwide survey of Afghanistan that finds low
awareness and knowledge levels about HIV/AIDS, but also shows that education
and access to media are important predictors for heightened awareness. The
data come from an InterMedia nationally representative survey of 2,057
respondents. For more information or a copy of the report, contact
InterMedia's Alex Wooley at wooleyaintermedia.org
PUBL.-
Naqshbandiyya-Khâlidiyya Sufi Order
Posted by: Claire Maisonneuve <maisonneuvemaisonneuve-adrien.com>
Posted: 4 Apr 2008
PUBL.- Naqshbandiyya-Khâlidiyya Sufi Order
La Librairie d'Amérique et d'Orient - Ed. Adrien Maisonneuve
presents to you:
Journal d'histoire du Soufisme Fasc. 5-2005, The
Naqshbandiyya-Khâlidiyya Sufi Order / L'Ordre soufi
Naqshbandiyya-Khâlidiyya. Guest Editor : Butrus Abu-Manneh (University
of Haïfa). Paris, 2008. 48 euros.
Table of Contents
Part. I : The Naqshbandiyya-Khâdiliyya Sufi Order
B. Abu-Manneh, Th. Zarcone, Introduction: Shaykh Khâlid and the
Khâlidî suborder.
H. Algar, Bibliographical Notes on the Naqshbandiyya-Khâlidiyya.
B. Abu-Manneh, The Khalidiyya and the Salafiyya in Baghdad after Shaykh Khâlid.
I. Weismann, The Hidden Hand: The Naqshbandiyya-Khâlidiyya brotherhood
and Orthodox Fundamentalist Cooperation in Aleppo.
H. Hakem, Yâdî Mardân ou les Naqshbandis Kurdes.
H. Hakem, Mawlânâ Khâlid: la traversée de la Perse en poème.
M. Baha Tanman, Le Tekke de Gümüshanevî à Istanbul: histoire et
caractéristiques architecturales d'un tekke naksibendî-halidî.
I. Kara, Seyh Osman Niyazi Efendi et la branche Hâlidî-Gümüshanevî en
Mer noire au XIXe siècle.
R. Muslu, Un shaykh Khâlidî en Azerbaïdjan: Muhammad Nâsikh (1907-1996).
M. Kemper, The North Caucasian Khâlidiyya: Historiographical Problems.
H. Algar, The Naqshbandiyya-Khâlidiyya in Talish (Northwest Iran).
A. Buehler, Mawlânâ Khâlid and Shâh Ghulâm 'Alî in India.
Th. Zarcone, Naqshbandiyya-Khâlidiyya Influence in 20th Century
Central Asia, Including Afghanistan and Xinjiang.
M. van Bruinessen, After the days of Abû Qubays: Indonesian
transformations of the Naqshbandiyya Khâlidiyya.
Part. II : Miscellanea
F. Sobieroj, Divine Machinations: a Sufi Tract on the Gradual
Deception (istidrâj) of Sinful People.
S. Pagani, Renewal Before Reformism. 'Abd al-Ghanî al-Nabulusî's
Reading of Ahmad Sirhindî's Ideas on Tajdîd.
A. Papas, Notes sur la Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya en Asie centrale
chinoise (XVIIIe-XIXe siècles).
J. W. Frembgen, Sufi Poster Art.
To see/download the abstracts of the articles:
http://www.maisonneuve-adrien.com/description/jhs/jhs5.htm
C. Maisonneuve
Librairie d'Amérique et d'Orient - Ed. Adrien Maisonneuve
siège: 11, rue Saint-Sulpice 75006 Paris
Vente: 3, bis pl. de la Sorbonne 75005 Paris
Tel: 00(33) 01 43 26 19 50
Fax: 00(33) 01 43 54 59 54
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CFP- Call for Policy-Briefs, Social Research Center - AUCA, Bishkek
Posted by: Social Research Center - AUCA <srcmail.auca.kg>
Posted: 31 Mar 2008
CFP- Call for Policy-Briefs, Social Research Center - AUCA, Bishkek
Social Research Center at American University of Central Asia is
pleased to announce "Call for Policy-Briefs"
Topic: The Civil Society in Modern Kyrgyzstan: What Are the
Limitations To Growth?
The Social Research Center at American University of Central Asia
(SRC) in Bishkek is pleased to announce a Call for Policy Briefs on
topic "The Civil Society in Modern Kyrgyzstan: What Are the
Limitations To Growth?". This call provides an opportunity for
scholars and practitioners to share their expertise with the
government officials on the most pressing issues related to the
development of civil society in the country. Papers exploring the
civil society development from various angles such as legislative,
political or socio-economic are sought for this call.
This project intends:
1) To encourage local and foreign scholars to conduct policy oriented
research
2) To offer the participants of this program the opportunity to
present their policy papers to government officials and wider public
community
3) To publish the policy briefs in the SRC's Annual Bulletin (English
and Russian versions)
4) To offer small compensation for policy - briefs
To apply:
1) Send us your CV clearly showing your previous research experience
2) Submit a two-page proposal explaining the problem area you intend
to explore and describing your research methodology
Please note that criteria for selection will be judged based on the
proposals' clarity and usefulness as well as applicants' work experience.
Local scholars are strongly encouraged to apply. Proposals can be
submitted in Russian or English languages, and should be typed using
New Times Roman 12, Single Spacing.
Procedure of submission:
Applications should be submitted electronically to Mr. Alexander
Pugachev, SRC's Research Projects Officer, at pugachev_amail.auca.kg.
Hardcopy can be posted to Social Research Center, American University
of Central Asia, 205 Abdumomunov Street, Room 234, 720040 Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
Timetable:
Deadline for applications is 5 p.m., March 31st, 2008
Announcement of the selected candidates is April 3rd, 2008
Submission of final policy - briefs is June 9th, 2008
Any other questions should be addressed to:
Mr. Alexander Pugachev
Research Projects Officer
Social Research Center, AUCA
E-mail: pugachev_amail.auca.kg
Tel: +996 312 66 33 09 (ext.276)
Kindly note this project will cover two more focus areas, Islam and
Corruption. A call for proposals for these areas will be made at the
later stage. Therefore, please watch out for our forthcoming announcements.
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 6, 19 March 2008
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 24 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 6, 19 March 2008
Note: New Publications:
Turkey Analyst
The Joint Center launches a sister publication to the CACI Analyst, the
Turkey Analyst. A biweekly, it will feature one to two short analyses
and a news digest.
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/turkey.html
"Europe's Energy Security: Gazprom's Dominance and Caspian Supply
Alternatives",
Edited by Svante E. Cornell & Niklas Nilsson, February 2008, 168 pages.
Download at:
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/scornell/sc08europesenergy.pdf
"Economic and Energy Security: Connecting Europe and the Black
Sea-Caspian Region"
CACI & SRSP Silk Road Paper by Mamuka Tsereteli, March 2008. Download
at:
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/srp/08/0803Mamuka.pdf
"Kazakhstan's Emerging Middle Class"
CACI & SRSP Silk Road Paper by John C.K. Daly, March 2008. Download at:
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/docs/Silkroadpapers/0803Daly.PDF
The 19 March issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 10, no.
6) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/. The PDF version of the
entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/files/080319Analyst.pdf
Full contents:
Analytical Articles
King Cotton Freezes Tajikistan
Don Van Atta
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4819
Kozak's New Plans for Developing Regional Economies:
Implications for the North Caucasus
Kevin Daniel Leahy
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4818
Russia and Central Asian Gas: Recent Trends and Their Implications
Stephen Blank
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4817
Tbilisi Withdraws from the Joint Control Commission;
Proposes New Format for South Ossetia
Niklas Nilsson
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4816
Field Reports
Azerbaijan Strengthens Relations with Vatican,
Opens Catholic Church
Azer Karimov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4823
Emomali Rahmon Visits Russia
Sergey Medrea
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4822
Labor Migration: Curse or Blessing?
Nurshat Ababakirov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4821
A Thaw in Relations Between West and Uzbekistan
Erkin Akhmadov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4820
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4824
Turkey Analyst Analytical Article:
Erdogan's Towering Role over the AKP
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/inside/turkey/080312-Erdogan.html
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports. At
this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description of
your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
PUBL.- Khakas History and Language
Posted by: Yuriy Esin <esin2006yandex.ru>
Posted: 24 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Khakas History and Language
Some scientific publications on Khakas history and language published recently:
1. Leontjev N. V., Kapelko V. F., Esin Yu. N. Sculptures and steles of
Okunev culture. Abakan: Khakas Publishing House, 2006. 236 pp. (in Russian)
The book is devoted to the world known unique monuments of Southern
Siberia - stone sculptures and steles, connected with Okunev
archeological culture of the end III - the middle of II thousand BC.
Problems of their dating, methods of analysis and interpretation,
social function, semantics of the basic images are considered. The
important part of the edition is the catalogue which includes the
description and figures of 300 monuments.
2. Chertykov V. K. Khakasia in 17th and early 18th c. and its
relationship with Russia and the states of Central Asia. Abakan:
Khakas Publishing House, 2007. 336 pp. (in Russian)
The book is devoted to the history of Khakasia (Kyrgyz land) before
its joining to Russia. Ethnical structure of the population, social
and political arrangement, relationships with Russia, Altynkhan state,
Jungar state are examined in this book.
3. Stepanov M. G. Stalin's repressions in Khakasia in the late
1930s-early 1950s. Abakan: Khakas Publishing House, 2006. 182 pp. (in Russian)
4. Khakas-Russian dictionary. Novosibirsk: Nauka, 2006. 1114 pp. (in Russian)
Contains about 22,000 words of contemporary Khakas language, including
old and dialectical. Great amount of word combinations, phraseological
expressions, proverbs and riddles are educed. Also, it gives the list
of affixes, geographical names, tribal and family subdivision of
Khakas people, male and female names, Khakas calendar.
5. Kaskarakova Z.E. Homonyms in Khakas language. Abakan: Khakas
Publishing House, 2007. 152 pp. (in Russian)
Should you need any further information, please contact me.
Yuriy Esin
Khakas Institute for the Study of Language, Literature and History,
Archaeology Department
esin2006yandex.ru
PUBL.- Continuity and Change: Land and Water Use Reforms in Rural Uzbekistan
Posted by: Christopher Martius <c.martiuscgiar.org>
Posted: 24 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Continuity and Change: Land and Water Use Reforms in Rural Uzbekistan
The book
Peter Wehrheim, Anja Schoeller-Schletter, and Christopher Martius
(Editors, 2008):
Continuity and change Land and water use reforms in rural Uzbekistan -
Socio-economic and legal analyses for the region Khorezm.
Studies on the Agricultural and Food Sector in Central and Eastern Europe
Published by Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and
Eastern Europe (IAMO)
Volume 43
(vi + 203 pp.)
has been published in March 2008 and is to be found for free download
under http://www.iamo.de/dok/sr_vol43.pdf
Hardcopies can be ordered through the IAMO web site at
http://www.iamo.de/iamo/publikationen/studies-reihe.html?no_cache=1
Since their independence in 1991, the five countries of Central Asia
have dealt with the multifaceted economic and ecological challenges in
different ways. Uzbekistan has opted for gradual reforms, keeping a
strong government control over agricultural production. Its
agricultural sector is characterized by a dominance of state ordered
crops, mainly cotton and winter wheat which are sold to state
agencies. State control and the lack of land ownership, true
privatization (land is leased, not owned) and skills are widely seen
as the major causes for the rural poverty and rampant environmental
degradation. According to common opinion, the slow pace of reforms and
the strong government control have aggravated environmental
degradation and social problems. Careful analysis, however, shows that
the real picture is more complex and less straightforward than a quick
look at the system would suggest.
It is here that the Center's for Development Research (ZEF) project on
"Economic and Ecological Restructuring of Land- and Water Use in the
Region Khorezm (Uzbekistan)" sees its role through providing a fresh,
transdisciplinary look at the facts. In the rural economy of this
district of Uzbekistan, the use of natural resources, economic
performance and the related social dimensions are closely linked. The
project aims at providing comprehensive, science-based conceptional
options for restructuring at three nested intervention levels:
markets, policies & institutions, and technologies. Mathematical
modeling is assisting in developing scenarios for sustainable resource
use and provide decision makers with information as to the future
consequences of the decisions taken today. In this project,
economists, social scientists and natural scientists are closely
working together to analyze the on-going changes in land and water
use, allowing a deeper insight into the causal change between land
use, poverty and environmental degradation. The - sometimes rather
surprising - results of some of the individual economic, social and
institutional studies carried out in the framework of this research
project are the subject of this book.
It consists of the following chapters:
Preface and acknowledgements
By Peter Wehrheim, Anja Schoeller-Schletter, Christopher Martius
Section 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Farmers, cotton, water, and models - Introduction and overview
By Peter Wehrheim, Christopher Martius
Chapter 2: Organizing agricultural production - Law and legal forms in
transition
By Anja Schoeller-Schletter
Section 2: Land use patterns
Chapter 3: A model-based analysis of land and water use reforms in
Khorezm: Effects on different types of agricultural producers
By Nodir Djanibekov
Chapter 4: Optimal crop allocation and consequent ecological benefits
in large scale (shirkat) farms in Uzbekistan's transition process
By Ihtiyor Bobojonov, Inna Rudenko, John P. A. Lamers
Section 3: Water allocation
Chapter 5: Where has all the water gone?
By Marc Müller
Chapter 6: Analysis of water use and allocation for the Khorezm region
in Uzbekistan using an integrated economic-hydrologic model
By Tina Schieder, Ximing Cai
Chapter 7: Problems and perspectives of water user associations in Uzbekistan
By Darya Hirsch (Zavgorodnyaya)
Section 4: Policies, technology adoption, and agricultural markets
Chapter 8: Barriers to technological change and agrarian reform in
Khorezm, Uzbekistan
By Caleb Wall
Chapter 9: Analysis of agricultural markets in Khorezm, Uzbekistan
By Ihtiyor Bobojonov, John P. A. Lamers
Chapter 10: Cotton, agriculture, and the Uzbek government
By Marc Müller
PUBL.- Russia and the Mongols: Slavs and the Steppe in Medieval and Early Modern Russia, Charles J. Halperin
Posted by: Charles Halperin <chalperiindiana.edu>
Posted: 20 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Russia and the Mongols, Charles J. Halperin
Book Announcement
Charles J. Halperin, Russia and the Mongols. Slavs and the Steppe in
Medieval and Early Modern Russia, Edited Victor Spinei and George
Bilavschi. Bucarest: Editura Academiae Romane, 2007. 329 pages.
ISBN 978-973-27-1619-9.
20 articles, 19 in English, 1 in Russian, published 1975-2005
Victor Spinei, Introduction
1. A Chingissid Saint of the Russian Orthodox Church: "The Life of
Peter, tsarevich of the Horde"
2. George Vernadsky, Eurasianism, the Mongols, and Russia
3. Know Thy Enemy: Medieval Russian Familiarity with the Mongols of
the Golden Horde
4. Soviet Historiography on Russia and the Mongols
5. Tsarev ulus: Russia in the Golden Horde
6. Bulgars and Slavs in the First Bulgarian Empire: A Reconsideration
of the Historiography
7. The Defeat and Death of Batu
8. Russia in the Mongol Empire in Comparative Perspective
9. The Ideology of Silence: Prejudice and Pragmatism on the Medieval
Religious Frontier
10. The Six-Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Kulikovo Field,
1380-1980, in Soviet Historiography
11. The Tatar Yoke and Tatar Oppression
12. Russo-Tatar Relations in Mongol Context: Two Notes
13. The East Slavic Response to the Mongol Conquest
14. Muscovite Political Institutions in the Fourteenth Century
15. Kliuchevskii and the Tatar Yoke
16. The Missing Golden Horde Chronicles and Historiography in the Mongol Empire
17. Ivan IV and Chinggis Khan
18. Vymyshlennoe rodstvo. Moskoviia ne byla naslednitsei Zolotoi Ordy
19. Omissions of National Memory: Russian Historiography on the Golden
Horde as Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion,
20. The Place of Rus' in the Golden Horde
List of Abbreviations
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PUBL.- History of Civilizations of Central Asia, UNESCO
Posted by: Solange Belin <s.belinunesco.org>
Posted: 19 Mar 2008
PUBL.- History of Civilizations of Central Asia, UNESCO
Allow me to draw your attention to the History of Civilizations of
Central Asia published by UNESCO. More than three hundred scholars,
mostly from the Central Asian region, have contributed to this major
work which presents in six volumes the rich past and cultural heritage
of the crossroads of civilizations that incorporates Afghanistan,
northeast Iran, northern India, western China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Volume I: The Dawn of Civilization: Earliest Times to 700 B.C.
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B.C. to A.D. 250
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PUBL.- Central Eurasian Reader (Critical Bibliography)
Posted by: Central Eurasian Reader <cereaderaol.com>
Posted: 19 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Central Eurasian Reader (Critical Bibliography)
Central Eurasian Reader
A Biennial Journal of Critical Bibliography and Epistemology
of Central Eurasian Studies
The CENTRAL EURASIAN READER publishes, every two years, a set of
critical notices on books, collective volumes, and isolated papers of
scientific character published on the mediaeval, modern and
contemporary Islamic-background societies and minority groups of
Central Eurasia (Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, China).
Disciplines covered by the journal are epistemology, bibliography,
geography, history, history of sciences, history of techniques,
history of art, philosophy, studies on religions, linguistics, history
of literature, anthropology, sociology, economy, political science.
The journal is edited in English in Paris by an international team of
collaborators, and published by the Oxiana Foundation/ Fondation
Transoxiane with the support of the CNRS (Combined Research Team UMR
8032 "Turkic and Ottoman Studies," Paris) and of the French Ministry
of Foreign Affairs (Direction of Archaeology and Social Sciences).
Table of Contents:
Foreword
Transcription Systems
1. Bibliography, Epistemology, Miscellanies
1.1. Bibliographies, Catalogues of Manuscripts & Documents
1.1.A. Bibliographies, Bio-Bibliographical Guides, Repertories
1.1.B. Catalogues of Manuscripts and Lithographs
1.1.C. Catalogues and Descriptions of Collections of Documents
1.2. Epistemology, State of the Art
1.2.A. History of Various Disciplines and Institutions
1.2.B. Bio-Bibliographical Data, Obituaries
1.2.C. Epistemological Questions
1.3. Miscellanies: Journals, Colloquia, Collective Works
1.3.A. New & Jubilee Issues of Periodical Publications
1.3.B. Festschrifts & Proceedings of Non-Thematic Conferences
1.3.C. Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries
2. Geography
2.1. General Works
2.2. The Crimea, the Volga-Ural Region, Siberia
2.3. The Caucasus
2.4. Western Central Asia
2.5. Eastern Central Asia
3. History
3.1. General Works
3.1.A. All Periods
3.1.B. Before the Modern Russian & Chinese Conquest
3.1.C. The Modern Russian & Chinese Empires
3.1.D. The Soviet & Present Periods
3.2. The Crimea, the Volga-Ural Region, Siberia
3.2.A. General Works
3.2.B. Before the Russian Conquest
3.2.C. The Tsarist Period (1552-1917)
3.2.D. The Soviet and Present Periods
3.3. The Caucasus
3.3.A. General Works
3.3.B. Before the Russian Conquest
3.3.C. The Tsarist Period
3.3.D. The Soviet and Present Periods
3.4. Western Central Asia
3.4.A. General Works
3.4.B. Before the Russian Conquest
3.4.C. The Tsarist Period
3.4.D. The Soviet and Present Periods
3.5. Eastern Central Asia (mainly Xinjiang)
3.5.A. General Works
3.5.B. Before the Modern Chinese Conquest
3.5.C. The Qing and Republican Periods
3.5.D. The People's Republic
4. Sciences, Techniques, & Arts
4.1. General Works
4.2. Sciences and Techniques
4.3. City Planning & Architecture
4.4. Arts & Crafts
4.5. Music & Dance
4.6. Performing Arts & Cinema
5. Philosophy & Religion
5.1. General Works
5.1.A. All Religions
5.1.B. Islam
5.1.C. Other than Islam
5.2. Shiite Islam
5.2.A. The Isma'iliyya
5.2.B. The Ja'fariyya
5.3. Sunni Islam
5.3.A. General Works
5.3.B. European Russia and Siberia
5.3.C. The Caucasus
5.3.D. Western Central Asia
5.3.E. Eastern Central Asia (mainly Xinjiang)
6. Languages & Literatures
6.1. General Works
6.2. Iranian Languages & Literatures
6.2.A. General Works
6.2.B. Persian Language & Literature
6.2.C. Northern Iranian Languages & Literatures
6.3. Turkic Languages & Literatures
6.3.A. General Works
6.3.B. Qipchaq Group (Tatar, Bashkir, Kazak, Kyrgyz, Karaqalpak)
6.3.C. Chaghatay Group (Chaghatay, Uzbek, Uighur)
6.3.D. Oghuz Group (Turkmen, Azerbaijani, Anatolian)
6.4. Caucasian Languages & Literatures
6.5. Other Languages & Literatures
7. Anthropology & Sociology
7.1. General Works
7.2. European Russia and Siberia
7.3. The Caucasus
7.3.A. The Northern Caucasus
7.3.B. The Southern Caucasus
7.4. Western Central Asia
7.4.A. General Works
7.4.B. Afghanistan
7.4.C. Kazakhstan
7.4.D. Kyrgyzstan
7.4.E. Tajikistan
7.4.F. Turkmenistan
7.4.G. Uzbekistan
7.5. Eastern Central Asia (mainly Xinjiang)
8. Economy & Political Science
8.1. General Works
8.2. European Russia and Siberia
8.3. The Caucasus
8.3.A. General Works
8.3.B. The Northern Caucasus
8.3.C. The Southern Caucasus
8.4. Western Central Asia
8.4.A. General Workd
8.4.B. Afghanistan
8.4.C. Kazakhstan
8.4.D. Kyrgyzstan
8.4.E. Tajikistan
8.4.F. Turkmenistan
8.4.G. Uzbekistan
8.5. Eastern Central Asia (mainly Xinjiang)
Index of Authors & Editors
Index of Themes & Subjects
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SEMINAR- World TB Day Seminar at American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Mar. 20
Posted by: Diana Manukyan <dianaaua.am>
Posted: 19 Mar 2008
SEMINAR- World TB Day Seminar at American Univ. of Armenia, Yerevan, Mar. 20
College of Health Sciences
A Public Seminar "World TB Day: "I am Stopping TB!" Health System Approaches
and Perspectives"
March 20, 2008
Posted by: Diana Manukyan; Dianaaua.am
Speakers: Vahan Poghosyan, National TB Program Manager, Sylvia Wust, Head of
Health in Prisons Program, International Committee of the Red Cross, Gayane
Ghukasyan, Country Program Coordinator for STI/HIV/AIDS and other
Communicable Diseases, WHO; Alexander Pasechnikov, Regional TB Advisor, MSF
France, Naira Sergeeva, Project Coordinator, Armenian Red Cross Society
American University of Armenia
40 Marshal Baghramian
Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Date: February 20, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Small Auditorium, 5th floor AUA
The seminar is open to the public
JOURNAL/CFP- International Journal of Kurdish Studies
Posted by: Richard Frye <fryefas.harvard.edu>
Posted: 15 Mar 2008
JOURNAL/CFP- International Journal of Kurdish Studies
International Journal of Kurdish Studies, Volume 22
Seeking original scholarly articles on the following topics:
1. Women in Iraqi Kurdistan: roles and relationships within the family and
community, as well as the literature and poetry they produce.
2. Histories of cities, towns or archaeological sites in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Deadline for submissions: May 1
Editor, IJKS
The Kurdish Library
345 Park Place
Brooklyn, New York 11238
email: _Kurdishlibaol.com_
(mailto:Kurdishlibaol.com)
tel: 718-783-7930
PUBL.- Humanitarian Aid in Post-Soviet Countries by Laëtitia Atlani-Duault
Posted by: Sarah Slater <Sarah.Slatertandf.co.uk>
Posted: 15 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Humanitarian Aid in Post-Soviet Countries by Laëtitia Atlani-Duault
Routledge are pleased to announce the publication of:
Humanitarian Aid in Post-Soviet Countries
An Anthropological Perspective
Laëtitia Atlani-Duault, University Nanterre Paris X, France
An anthropologist among aid workers. Her objective: to study that
exotic tribe, humanitarian and development workers, along with their
state and non-state partners, as they "export democracy" to
post-soviet countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Her method: to
join the tribe for ten years. From New York to Alma-Ata, by way of
Geneva and Baku, Laëtitia Atlani-Duault provides both an understanding
of the individuals working in the field and a critical analysis of the
sweeping political implications of NGO activities. A focus on
supposedly "de-politicized" policy areas (notably the prevention of
HIV/AIDS epidemic) provides wider insights into the objectives and
practices of international aid workers in countries beset by rising
poverty, drug trafficking, prostitution, and decaying education and
health services. The author also provides a rich canvas of human
stories, from the "workshops" in which diametrically opposed political
approaches often clash to the occasional small triumphs in which
effective public health interventions are worked out. This timely book
will be of great interest not only to scholars of post-soviet
countries, but also to those interested in humanitarian and
development aid worldwide. It will also be relevant for the study of
the anthropology of development, as well as medical and political anthropology.
December 2007: 234x156: 160pp
Hb: 978-0-415-44884-0: £75.00
For further information and to view the table of contents or to order
this book, please follow this link:
http://www.routledgecarees.com/books/Humanitarian-Aid-in-Post-Soviet-C
ountries-isbn9780415448840
Part of the Central Asian Studies series:
http://www.routledgecarees.com/books/series/Central+Asian+Studies
If you are a review editor for a journal and would like to receive a
review copy, please email us at asian.studiesroutledge.com with the
name and details of the journal and the address to send the book.
PUBL.- An Anthology of Poetry from Uzbekistan (in French)
Posted by: Philippe FRISON <philippe.frisoncoe.int>
Posted: 15 Mar 2008
PUBL.- An Anthology of Poetry from Uzbekistan (in French)
PUBL.- 'Anthologie de la poésie d'Ouzbékistan' (in French) in 2 vol.,
éditions du Sandre publ., Paris, 2008;
translation by Hamid Ismaïlov and Jean-Pierre Balpe, preface by Prof.
Frantz Grenet, introduction by Hamid Ismailov
ISBN 978-2-914958-78-5 / 978-2-914958-88-2
with translation of poems by
Hodja Ahmad Yassawi, Lutfi, Husseini, Alisher Navoï, Babur, Mashrab,
Nodira, Ogakhi, Uvaissi, Fazli and Mahzuna, Fitrat, Tchulpon, and
by Hayot Ne'mat Samarqandi, Zafar Sufi, Djalaliddin Khumi, Djafar
Mihammad, Paymon, Usmon Nosir, Erkin Vohidov, Abdulla Oripov, Rauf
Parfi, Muhammad Solih, Shavkat Rahmon, Abduvali Qutbididin, Halima
Khudoyberdieva, Usmon Azim, Halima Ahmad, Khurshid Davron, Hamid
Ismailov, Khayrullo Fayz, Zebo Mirzo, Abduvohid Hayit, Djamol Kamol,
Ikrom Otamurod, Bahrom Ro'zimuhammad, Karim Bahriev, Belgi, Eshqobil
Shukur, and Pahlavon Turgunov.
Hamid Ismailov, an Uzbek writer and a journalist with the BBC World
Service (London) has had among others his "Railway" magnificently
translated into English by Robert Chandler.
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 5, 5 March 2008
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 15 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 5, 5 March 2008
Note: New Publications:
Turkey Analyst
The Joint Center launches a sister publication to the CACI Analyst, the
Turkey Analyst. A biweekly, it will feature one to two short analyses
and a news digest.
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/turkey.html
"Europe's Energy Security: Gazprom's Dominance and Caspian Supply
Alternatives",
Edited by Svante E. Cornell & Niklas Nilsson, February 2008, 168 pages.
Download at:
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/scornell/sc08europesenergy.pdf
"Economic and Energy Security: Connecting Europe and the Black
Sea-Caspian Region"
CACI & SRSP Silk Road Paper by Mamuka Tsereteli, March 2008. Download
at:
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/srp/08/0803Mamuka.pdf
"Kazakhstan's Emerging Middle Class"
CACI & SRSP Silk Road Paper by John C.K. Daly, March 2008. Download at:
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/docs/Silkroadpapers/0803Daly.PDF
The 5 March issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 10, no.
5) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/. The PDF version of the
entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/files/080305Analyst.pdf
Full contents:
Analytical Articles
Dim Prospects for Sarkissian after Armenia's Post-Election Violence
Blanka Hancilova
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4809
Kyrgyz Kumtor Mine Controversy Heat Up
Nurshat Ababakirov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4808
Russia Tries to Expand the SCO's Membership
Stephen Blank
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4807
International Challenges Arise from Armenia's Problematic Elections
Richard Weitz
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4806
Field Reports
Public Show: Government Reshuffle in Tajikistan
Sergey Medrea
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4813
Azerbaijan Reacts to Armenian Election, as Karabakh Cease-Fire Is Violated
Azer Kerimov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4812
Usenov's Project to Use Child Labor Opposed by Civil Society
Erica Marat
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4811
Everything for the Youth of Uzbekistan?
Erkin Akhmadov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4810
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4814
Turkey Analyst Analytical Article:
Erdogan's Towering Role over the AKP
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/inside/turkey/080312-Erdogan.html
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports. At
this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description of
your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 1, 2008
Posted by: Murad Esenov <murad.esenovworldmail.se>
Posted: 14 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 1, 2008
Please find the contents of no. 1(49), 2008 of the 'Central Asia and the
Caucasus' journal (in English and Russian) below. The issue will be
published in late February.
CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS
Journal of Social and Political Studies
No. 1 (49), 2008
In this issue:
Elections and Power
Lasha Tchantouridze. On the Results of the Special Presidential Elections in
Georgia
Nation-Building
Rico Isaacs. Managing Dissent, Limiting Risk and Consolidating Power: the
Processes and Results of Constitutional Reform in Kazakhstan
Regional Centers of Power and Their Policy in Central Eurasia
Noor Omarov, Esen Usubaliev. The Regional Centers of Power: Is there a
Conflict of Interests, Ideological Cooperation, or a Conflict of Strategies
among Them in Central Asia?
Huseyn N. Najafov. Iran and the Southern Caucasus
Pavel Varbanets. Regional Centers of Power and Their Eurasian Politics
(Rivalry in the Islamic East - The Turkish Vector)
Guli Yuldasheva. Turkeys new Foreign Policy Landmarks and Central Asia
Irina Komissina. Will India Become a Full-Fledged Participant in the Big
Game in Central Asia?
Alexander Lukoianov. The Tehran Summit, or the Russian Presidents Visit to
Iran
Hydropower Potential: Regional Politics
Larisa Sidorova. Problems of the Joint Use of Transboundary Water Resources
in Central Asia
Timur Valamat-Zade. Tajikistan Energy Sector: Present and Near Future
Regional Politics
Marat Naribaev. The Republic of Kazakhstan and the Economic Cooperation
Organization: Present State and Future Cooperation
Murat Laumulin. Kazakhstan and Russia: Relations as Part of Russias Foreign
Policy Strategy
Kosimsho Iskandarov. Tajik-Afghan Interrelations Today and Their Future
Prospects
Religion in Society
Geoffrey F. Gresh. Promoting Prosperity: The Islamic Development Bank and
the Rise of Islamic Banking and Finance in Central Asia
Shukhrat Yovkochev. Islam and the Political and Socioeconomic Development
Model of the Muslim States
Migration and Ethnic Relations
Mamuka Komakhia. Georgias Ethnic History and the Present Migration
Processes
Elena Sadovskaya. Chinese Migration to Kazakhstan: Causes, Key Trends, and
Prospects
For your Information
The Special Feature section in the next issues will discuss:
- The GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development in Regional
and International Dimensions
- Central Eurasia: Politics Today
- Energy Policy and Energy Projects in Central Eurasia
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:
www.ca-c.org or http://www.ca-c.org/journal-table-eng.shtml
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 4, Feb. 20
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 13 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 4, Feb. 20
[We note, with apologies, that this posting was delayed. --CEL]
The 20 February issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 10,
no. 4) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/. The PDF version of
the entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/files/080220Analyst.pdf
Full contents:
Analytical Articles
Kazakhstan's Banking Problems
Richard Pomfret
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4798
Nato Defense Ministers Fight in Vilnius over Afghanistan
Richard Weitz
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4797
The Changing Dynamics of State-Crime Relations in Kyrgyzstan
Erica Marat
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4796
The Rogozin Appointment: A Sign of Confrontation or Collaboration?
Dmitry Shlapentokh
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4795
Field Reports
Azerbaijani Public Outraged by Kosovo Independence
Azer Karimov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4802
Tajikistan on the Verge of Humanitarian Emergency
Sergey Medrea
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4801
Uzbek Banks: Control of Private Bank Accounts Remains
Erkin Akhmadov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4800
Implications of Petrol Price Increase in Turkmenistan
Chemen Durdiyeva
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4799
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4805
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports. At
this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description of
your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
PUBL.- Kyrgyzstan: A Photoethnography of Talas, Judith Beyer and Roman Knee
Posted by: Judith Beyer <beyereth.mpg.de>
Posted: 13 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Kyrgyzstan: A Photoethnography of Talas, Judith Beyer and Roman Knee
Announcement - Book Publication
Judith Beyer and Roman Knee: Kirgistan. Ein ethnografischer Bildband
über Talas = Kyrgyzstan: A photoethnography of Talas. Hirmer Verlag, 2007
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag GmbH; Bilingual edition (March 2008)
Language: German and English
ISBN-10: 3777438057
ISBN-13: 978-3777438054
Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
How do people live in Kyrgyzstan today, and what are their everyday
lives like? This question is central to the present book, which the
authors Judith Beyer and Roman Knee call a photoethnography. Linking
ethnography (Greek ethnos = people; graphein = to describe) and
photography, they are attempting a new approach to communicating
culture. This photoethnography focuses on those areas of Kyrgyz
culture that are crucially important to the people and that help to
determine their daily lives. This includes their social contacts with
relatives, neighbors and friends, their economic activities, such as
cattle breeding and agriculture, and the various forms of social
organization in the villages and the region. This approach gives
readers the possibility of forming a new and clearer perspective for
looking at an unfamiliar culture: it is not the extraordinary, but the
everyday that is at the focus of this book.
The first section of the book starts with Manas, the mythical ancestor
figure. He is known as Manas Ata Father Manas in Talas, and the Kyrgyz
people themselves would begin an account of their history with him.
After this historical opening, which also includes texts on
petroglyphs and the Kyrgyz yurt, the authors go on to look at the
Talas region, life in the provincial capital and in the villages, and
at the province's special geographical and botanical features. The
main section of the book focuses on the people of the province and the
worlds they live in, often separated by age and gender. The conclusion
focuses on the lives of older people, on religion and sacred sites.
Thus this photoethnography starts and ends by considering ancestors: a
central cultural element for the Talas people. In this spirit, the
book's thematic sequence is based on the Talas people's understanding
of themselves.
The pictorial section is preceded by two introductory essays meant to
familiarize readers with both the cultural history and the
geographical features of Kyrgyzstan, and more particularly of the
Talas region (written by John Schoeberlein and Jörg Stadelbauer).
Judith Beyer, MA
Max-Planck-Institute for Social Anthropology
Project Group Legal Pluralism
Advokatenweg 36
06114 Halle (Saale)
beyereth.mpg.de
www.eth.mpg.de/people/beyer
PUBL.- Studies on Central Asia, Oriente Moderno
Posted by: Bahodir Pasilov <bpasilovyahoo.com>
Posted: 13 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Studies on Central Asia, Oriente Moderno
Theme: Publication
Posted by: Roberto Tottoli, Bahodir Pasilov
A special issue of studies on Central Asia "Oriente Moderno" was
recently published by Instituto Per L'Oriente (Institute of Oriental
Studies) in Italy in 2007. It has been edited by Roberto Tottoli
(University Napoli, Italy) and Bahodir Pasilov (Institute of History,
Academy Sciences of Uzbekistan). This special issue of the large
Italian magazine Oriento Moderno - Studies on Central Asia presents
current studies on Islam; it encompasses historical analyses as well
as contemporary religious studies and other socio-cultural issues
related to Islam that are important to the region. Social scientists,
archeologists, historians, philologists, ethnologists and
culturologists representing Central Asia are among the authors.
1. Saidakbar Agzamkhodjaev
The Formation and Socio-Political Activity of the Society "Shuroi Ulamo"
2. D. A. Alimova
Turkistan Djadidism and Islamic Reformism in Egypt: Points of Contact
3. B. Aminov
La Simbolique Musulmane
4. B. A. Baitanayev - U.A. Elgin
Islamic Architecture on the Territory of South Kazakhstan
5. Alexander Djumaev
Islam and Culture in the Context of the Central Asian Civilization
6. Aftandil Erkinov
Munadjat - Free "Religion", Ritual Shamanistic Song or Spiritual
Literature? (From The Genre History in Central Asia, 18th-19th
Centuries)
7. Aftandil Erkinov - Dilnavaz Yusupova
Olan - a Song for Weddings or Treatment? (Treatment Session with the
"Yar-Yar" Song in Tadjikistan in 2004)
8. Valery A. Germanov
Shia-Sunni Conflict of 1910 in the Bukhara Khanate
9. Shamsiddin S. Kamoliddin
New Data on the Biography of Ahmad Al-Yugnaki
10. R. G. Mukminova
The Role of Islam in Education in Central Asia in the 15th-17th Centuries
11. K. K. Radzhabov
Struggle for Independence in Turkistan and Muslim Clergy
12. R. N. Shigabdinov
Moduses of Islamic Socialism in Turkistan at the Beginning of the
20th Century (Supporters of the Idea and Bolsheviks' Temptation)
13. R. Suleimanov
On Relicts of Ancient Culture and Ideology in Islam in Central Asia
14. B. Pasilov - A. Ashirov
The Revival of Sufism Traditions in Contemporary Central Asia: Jahri
Zikr and Its Ethnographic Features
15. Shodmon Vohidov
Viewpoints of Muslim Authors on Russian Conquest of Turkistan:
Evolution of New Realias: Pro and Contra
PUBL.- Survey on HIV/AIDS in Afghanistan, InterMedia
Posted by: Alexander Wooley <wooleyaintermedia.org>
Posted: 13 Mar 2008
PUBL.- Survey on HIV/AIDS in Afghanistan, InterMedia
InterMedia releases new survey data on HIV/AIDS awareness in Afghanistan
InterMedia (www.intermedia.org) has released a new report on HIV/AIDS
awareness in Afghanistan. The result of its 2007 national survey in the
country's 34 provinces, 2,057 respondents were asked questions on their
awareness, knowledge, and chief sources of news and information about
HIV/AIDS. Among other categories, the reports analyzes the data by gender,
age, income, religiosity, ethnicity, as well as against media and
communication patterns.
For more information, contact InterMedia's Alex Wooley at
wooleyaintermedia.org
AWARD- Turkmenistan/Central Asia Student Paper Competition, Friends of Turkmenistan
Posted by: Jason Klocek <jasonklocekgmail.com>
Posted: 29 Feb 2008
AWARD- Turkmenistan/C. Asia Student Paper Competition, Friends of Turkmenistan
Have you written a research paper on the country of Turkmenistan?
Friends of Turkmenistan, an affiliate of the National Peace Corps
Association, is seeking academic papers relevant to Turkmenistan, the
Turkmen people and/or the former Soviet Republics of Central Asia for
its first annual student paper competition. A $350 prize will be
awarded to the winner.
Selections will be based on the degree to which the work may further
Turkmenistan's national development, or greater understanding of
Turkmen culture abroad.
A variety of formats are acceptable, including papers prepared for
submission to academic journals, masters' theses, and research
posters prepared for academic conferences (in single document format,
such as .ppt or. pdf). Papers must be submitted in English, and the
author/ copyright holder should be prepared to allow the work or an
abstract to be posted on the Friends of Turkmenistan web site.
Please contact Sheryl Abrahams at
sheryl(at)friendsofturkmenistan(dot)org with questions.
For more information about submitting an entry, please visit:
http://www.friendsofturkmenistan.org/Announcements.html.
Size ustunlik bolsun!
ONLINE PUBL.- The Cotton Sector in Central Asia: Economic Policy and Development Challenges
Posted by: Saro Derian <saro.deriangmail.com>
Posted: 21 Feb 2008
ONLINE PUBL.- The Cotton Sector in Central Asia
The Cotton Sector in Central Asia: Economic Policy and Development Challenges
The SOAS Centre of Contemporary Central Asia and the Caucasus is
pleased to announce that the volume of proceedings of the conference
entitled "The Cotton Sector in Central Asia: Economic Policy and
Development Challenges" is now available online at
http://www.soas.ac.uk/academics/centres/cccac/events/pastevents/cotton
sector2005/41585.pdf. The articles examine the full range of factors
that have an impact on the cotton commodity chain- from world markets
through national macro-economic and sectoral policies to local level
implementation of agrarian reforms. Comparisons across Central Asian
republics highlight the diversity of outcomes of these reforms. The
results clearly point to the fact that those who stand most to lose
from current transformations- illegal migrants, casual labourers,
ecological "refugees", marginalized smallholders, women and child
labourers- remain unprotected and do not benefit from the support of
organized constituencies that can safeguard their rights calling for
greater public awareness and advocacy at an international level. To
access the main conference page, please go to
http://www.soas.ac.uk/academics/centres/cccac/events/pastevents/cotton
sector2005/ccccotton-sector-in-central-asia-34-nov-05.html. For any
inquiries related to the conference or the CCCAC at SOAS, please
contact Jane Savory at js64soas.ac.uk.
Contents:
Introduction
Deniz Kandiyoti
1. A Caste of Helot Labourers: Special Settlers and the Cultivation of Cotton
in Soviet Central Asia: 1944-1956
J. Otto Pohl
2. Cotton-Dependent Countries in the Global Context
John Baffes
3. Cotton in Central Asia "Curse" or "Foundation for Development"
Max Spoor
4. Legal Regulation of Cotton Exports in Uzbekistan
Mavlyuda Kulikova
5. Indirect Taxation of the Uzbek Cotton Sector: Estimation and Policy
Consequences
Sandjar Djalalov
6. Cotton in Uzbekistan: Water and Welfare
Iskandar Abdullaev, Mark Giordano and Aziz Rasulov
7. Abandoned by the State: Cotton Production in South Kyrgyzstan
Alexander Kim
8. Kazakhstan's Cotton Market
Olga Dosybieva
9. The Dark Side of White Gold in South Kazakhstan
Daur Dosybiev
10. The Emerging Actor of Decollectivization in Uzbekistan Private Farming
between Newly Defined Political Constraints and Opportunities
Tommaso Trevisani
11. The "Uzbek Agrarian Model" in Transition: Inertia, Dynamics and
Unsustainability
Raphaël Jozan, Romain Florent, Samuel Martin, Olivier Munos & Marie Panarin
12. Demonstration and Advisory Services Activities for Cotton Growing: A Case
Study in Ak Altin, Uzbekistan
Ian Houseman
13. The Cotton Sector in Tajikistan: From Macro-Economic Impact to Social and
Environmental Consequences
Nargis Halimova
14. The Role of Children in Uzbekistan's Cotton Harvest
Elliott Cannell
CFP- Volume on Think Tanks and the Culture of Strategic Thinking in Eurasia
Posted by: Hasan Ali Karasar <karasarhotmail.com>
Posted: 21 Feb 2008
CFP- Volume on Think Tanks and the Culture of Strategic Thinking in Eurasia
Think Tanks and the Culture of Strategic Thinking in Eurasia
Editors:
Dr. Hasan Ali Karasar, Bilkent University Department of International Relations
(Ankara, Turkey)
Hasan Kanbolat, Centre for Eurasian Strategic Studies-ASAM (Ankara, Turkey)
In this edited volume, the history, establishment,
institutionalization, political affiliations and international
relations of the think-tanks of Eurasian countries will be taken under
focus. Although in the modern meaning of the phrase, "think-tanks" are
new to Eurasia, the culture of strategic thinking has got very deep
historical roots. The contributors encouraged to write on this topic
while employing the modern terminology of the concept. The articles
can be descriptive or analytic. The aim of the editors is not to
prepare an almanac but descriptive entries are also welcomed. Length
of the articles should be minimum 1,000 words and maximum 10 thousand words.
Articles must be in English, original and not published before. The
should be written Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced and either
in RTF or in MS Word 97-2003 versions, to be submitted electronically
to the editors.
Deadlines: May 1, 2008 - Article Titles with a brief abstract (100
words). September 1, 2008 - Articles (final versions). Both
titles/abstracts and final versions of the articles should be sent to
the e-mails of the both editors: Karasarbilkent.edu.tr, hkanbolatasam.org.tr
Proposed titles for the contributions (All other titles are welcomed
as long as they are related with the title of the work):
- Identifying the Think-tanks of Eurasian Countries (max. three
entries for each country)
- Think-tanks and Contemporary Strategic thinking in a theoretical framework
- Historical Background of the "Culture of Strategic Thinking in Eurasia"
- Specialized think-tanks in Eurasia (max. three entries for each country)
- Think-tanks' influence on the foreign policy decision making
processes in Eurasia
- Think-tanks and their foreign partners, foreign think-tanks in Eurasia
- Public opinion and the think-tanks in Eurasia
- State sponsored think-tanks versus private think-tanks
- Think-tanks and their political affiliations in Eurasia
- Eurasianism and think-tanks
- Cooperation and relations between the think-tanks of Eurasian countries
Eurasian Countries included into this volume are the countries of
Eastern and Southeastern (Balkan) European countries, all fifteen
former Soviet republics, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Mongolia,
Pakistan, India and People's Republic of China.
Format and Style
Spelling:
American spelling should be used throughout. Numbers from one to ten
should be spelled out; other numbers should be given as numerals.
Names:
Use original spelling in languages that use Latin alphabet. For
transliteration of all other languages (such as Russian, Chinese,
Arabic, Persian, etc.) into English, please employ Library of Congress system.
Sub-headings
Should be numbered accordingly, italic and in title case.
Footnotes:
The number of notes should be kept to a minimum. They should be
numbered consecutively throughout the article, using a raised numeral
in the text, to correspond to a list of notes placed at the bottom of
each page. Please use Chicago Manual of Style Online for details.
Images and Figures:
If figures or images are to be included, they should be at least 300
dpi (high-resolution) in order to be printed clearly in the journal.
CFP- Reminder: Call for Policy-Briefs: Internal and External Migration in Kyrgyzstan, SRC-AUCA
Posted by: Social Research Center <srcmail.auca.kg>
Posted: 21 Feb 2008
CFP- Reminder: Call for Policy-Briefs: Migration in Kyrgyzstan, SRC-AUCA
The Social Research Center at American University of Central Asia
(SRC) in Bishkek is pleased to announce a Call for Policy Briefs on
Internal and External Migration in Kyrgyzstan. This call provides an
opportunity for scholars and practitioners to share their expertise
with the government officials on most pressing issues related to
migration in the country. Papers exploring migration either from
economic, anthropological or social lenses are sought for this call.
The best briefs will be given a small compensation and published in
the SRC's Annual Bulletin. Policy-briefs will be distributed among
government agencies, including Kyrgyz Parliament and the State Agency
for Migration and Employment, local think tanks, NGOs and
universities. The finalists will also be given a chance to present
their papers at SRC's Public Forum in Fall 2008.
To apply, please send us your CV clearly showing your work experience
(i), and one page proposal explaining the problem area you intend to
explore and proposed research methodology (ii).
The criteria for selection will be judged based on the proposals'
clarity and usefulness as well as applicants' work experience.
Proposals can be submitted in Russian or English languages. Local
scholars are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for applications is 5 p.m., February 25th, 2008
Applications can be submitted electronically to Mr. Alexander
Pugachev, Research Projects Officer, at pugachev_amail.auca.kg. Hard
copy can be posted to Social Research Center, American University of
Central Asia, 205 Abdumomunov Street, Room 234, 720040 Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
The selected applicants will need to submit their policy-briefs within
two months after receipt of the results notification. The
policy-briefs should not exceed five pages (Single spacing, Times New
Roman, 12).
For further information, please contact Alexander Pugachev, Research
Projects Officer at email: pugachev_amail.auca.kg and tel: 66 33 09 (ext.276)
Kindly note this project will cover three more areas: Islam,
Corruption, and Civil Society Development. A call for proposals for
these areas will be made at the later stage. Therefore, please watch
out for our forthcoming announcements.
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 3, 6 February 2007
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 14 Feb 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 10, No. 3, 6 February 2007
Note: New Publication:
"National Ideologies And State-Building in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan"
CACI & SRSP Silk Road Paper by Erica Marat, January 2008. Download at:
http://www.isdp.eu/files/publications/srp/08/em08nationalideology.pdf
The 6 February issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 10,
no. 3) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/. The PDF version of
the entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/files/080206Analyst.pdf
Full contents:
Analytical Articles
Armenian Presidential Elections Decided by the Past?
Blanka Hancilova and Olga Azatyan
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4788
Kazakhstan Threatens Oil Export Duty Following Kashagan Settlement
Robert M. Cutler
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4787
A Medvedev Presidency: Implications for Chechen-Russian Relations and
Ramzan Kadyrov
Kevin Daniel Leahy
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4786
Tbilisi and Moscow Ponder Next Steps After Saakashvili'S Inauguration
Richard Weitz
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4785
Field Reports
Fighting Human Trafficking In Uzbekistan
Erkin Akhmadov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4792
Handling of Russian Spy Scandal in Baku Reflects Foreign Policy
Priorities
Azer Karimov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4791
Turkmen-Uzbek Raproachment Reaches a New Phase in Ashgabat
Chemen Durdiyeva
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4790
Tajikistan Once Again Plunges into Darkness and Cold
Sergey Medrea
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4789
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4793
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports. At
this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description of
your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
CFA- Policy Briefs: Internal and External Migration in Kyrgyzstan, SRC-AUCA
Posted by: Social Research Center <srcmail.auca.kg>
Posted: 14 Feb 2008
CFA- Policy Briefs: Internal and External Migration in Kyrgyzstan, SRC-AUCA
The Social Research Center at American University of Central Asia (SRC) in
Bishkek is pleased to announce a Call for Policy Briefs on Internal and
External Migration in Kyrgyzstan. This call provides an opportunity for
scholars and practitioners to share their expertise with the government
officials on most pressing issues related to migration in the country.
Papers exploring migration either from economic, anthropological or social
lenses are sought for this call.
The best briefs will be given a small compensation and published in
the SRC's Annual Bulletin. Policy-briefs will be distributed among
government agencies, including Kyrgyz Parliament and the State Agency
for Migration and Employment, local think tanks, NGOs and
universities. The finalists will also be given a chance to present
their papers at SRC's Public Forum in Fall 2008.
To apply, please send us your CV clearly showing your work experience (i),
and one page proposal explaining the problem area you intend to explore and
proposed research methodology (ii).
The criteria for selection will be judged based on the proposals' clarity
and usefulness as well as applicants' work experience. Proposals can be
submitted in Russian or English languages. Local scholars are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Deadline for applications is 5 p.m., February 25th, 2008
Applications can be submitted electronically to Mr. Alexander Pugachev,
Research Projects Officer, at pugachev_amail.auca.kg. Hard copy can be
posted to Social Research Center, American University - Central Asia, 205
Abdumomunov Street, Room 234, 720040 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Please note that
only successful candidates will be contacted.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Alexander Pugachev
Research Projects Officer
E-mail: pugachev_amail.auca.kg
Tel: +996 312 66 33 09 (ext.276)
Kindly note this project will cover three more areas: Islam, Corruption, and
Civil Society Development. A call for proposals for these areas will be made
at the later stage. Therefore, please watch out for our forthcoming
announcements.
This project is supported by a grant from the Open Society Institute.
CD PUBL.- Kazakh Music: Songs and Tunes from Across the Steppe
Posted by: Saida Daukeyeva <sdaukeyevayahoo.com>
Posted: 7 Feb 2008
CD PUBL.- Kazakh Music: Songs and Tunes from Across the Steppe
Kazakh Music: Songs and Tunes from Across the Steppe
SOASIS CD15&CD16
Featuring:
Aqnar Sharipbaeva, qobyz
Maira Sarsenbaeva, vocal, dombra
Qairat Aitbaev, dombra
Serjan Musaiyn, vocal, dombra
Tileubek Musa, sybyzghy
Nurjan Janpeisov, vocal, dombra
Ghainijamal Bekniyaz, jetigen
Lyazzat Kubenova, saz-syrnai
Aigul Qosanova, vocal, dombra
Asylbek Akhatov, dombra
The Kazakh steppe lies at the crossroads of Eurasia, stretching from
the Altai foothills in the east to the Caspian Sea in the west, and
from the Tien Shan Mountains in the south as far as the Siberian Plain
in the north. The music originating from this immense geographic
expanse embraces richly diverse vocal and instrumental traditions.
This double CD features ten acclaimed Kazakh musicians, singers and
performers on folk instruments, from different parts of Kazakhstan and
the diasporic community in Mongolia, with a range of classical
repertoire from regional traditions. Taking listeners on a musical
journey across the Kazakh steppe, they introduce performance on the
qobyz, the two-stringed fiddle with shamanic roots, from Southern and
Central Kazakhstan; heightened epic narration to the accompaniment of
the dombra, the two-stringed long-necked lute, from Qyzyl-Orda;
filigree and virtuoso dombra playing styles from Eastern and Western
Kazakhstan; the versatile vocal art of Sary-Arqa, Jetisu and
Manghystau; solo and ensemble performance on the revived zither
jetigen and ocarina saz-syrnai; and the distinct tradition of playing
the sybyzghy, the open-ended flute amplified by a vocal drone, found
in Altai. Through the compilation of tracks, the musical journey on
the CD charts the multifaceted universe of Kazakh music, recapturing
its unique artistry and spirit.
To purchase a CD:
1. Visit SOAS bookshop (Brunei Gallery, School of Oriental and African
Studies, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG) from
9:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, or send an order to: bookshopsoas.ac.uk
OR
2. Contact Keith Howard, Professor of Music, SOAS, Director, AHRC
Research Centre for Cross-Cultural Music & Dance Performance, tel:
02078984687 or email: khsoas.ac.uk.
JOURNAL/CFP- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2(2), 2008
Posted by: Nasimi Aghayev <nasimi_aghayevyahoo.com>
Posted: 7 Feb 2008
JOURNAL/CFP- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2(2), 2008
Call for Papers for the
Caucasian Review of International Affairs
Vol. 2 (2) 2008
The Caucasian Review of International Affairs (CRIA) is a
Germany-based quarterly peer-reviewed free, non-profit and online
academic journal. The Review is committed to promote a better
understanding of the regional affairs by providing relevant background
information and analysis, as far as the Caucasus in general, and the
South Caucasus in particular are concerned. The CRIA also welcomes
lucid, well-documented papers on all aspects of international affairs,
from all political viewpoints.
The last issue (Winter 2008) of the Review can be viewed at
http://www.cria-online.org/current.php.
The next issue (Spring 2008) of the CRIA will be published in April
2008. Deadline for submission of papers for the next issue is the 31st
of March 2008. See the manuscript guidelines at:
http://www.cria-online.org/submit.php
Papers should be mailed to contact(a)cria-online.org
Nasimi Aghayev
Editor-in-Chief
Caucasian Review of International Affairs
ISSN: 1865-6773
PUBL.- Zentralasien-Analysen (Central Asia Analysis): New Publication On-line
Posted by: Beate Eschment <eschmentdgo-online.org>
Posted: 6 Feb 2008
PUBL.- Zentralasien-Analysen (Central Asia Analysis): New Publication On-line
New Internet Publication
Dear Qll,
We are pleased to be able to announce our new free-of-charge internet
publication, Zentralasien-Analysen.
Zentralasien-Analysen is published monthly in German and includes
up-to-date information about politics, economy and society in Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. In addition to
scholarly analyses it also offers maps, statistics, documents, newspaper
clippings, as well as a summary of the most important events oft the
previous month in the republics.
The first issue contains an analysis of regional cooperation in Central
Asia by Uwe Halbach and information concerning the elections in Kyrgyzstan
and Uzbekistan in december 2007. You can find it at
www.laender-analysen.de/zentralasien (click on "Archiv")
If you are interested in making a free subscription, please send an e-mail to
zentralasien-analysendgo-online.org
Dr. Beate Eschment
Redaktion Zentralasien-Analysen
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Osteuropakunde e.V.
Schaperstr. 30
10719 Berlin
eschmentdgo-online.org
PUBL.- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2 (1) 2008
Posted by: Nasimi Aghayev <nasimi_aghayevyahoo.com>
Posted: 1 Feb 2008
PUBL.- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2 (1) 2008
The Winter 2008 issue of the Caucasian Review of International Affairs
(CRIA), Vol. 2 (1), is available online at http://www.cria-online.org
Contents:
Note from the Editor-in-Chief
(http://cria-online.org/j2_1.php)
The Three Colors of War: Russian, Turkish, and Iranian Military Threat
to the South Caucasus
by Lasha Tchantouridzé (http://cria-online.org/j2_2.php)
Nagorno-Karabakh: basis and reality of Soviet-era legal and economic
claims used to justify the Armenia-Azerbaijan war
by Adil Baguirov (http://cria-online.org/j2_3.php)
Russia, Iran, and the Conflict in Chechnya
by Martin Malek (http://cria-online.org/j2_4.php)
Iran's Strategy in the South Caucasus
by Kaweh Sadegh-Zadeh (http://cria-online.org/j2_5.php)
The Russian Defense Reform and its Limitations
by Andrew Liaropoulos (http://cria-online.org/j2_6.php)
NATO cooperation towards South Caucasus
by Alberto Priego (http://cria-online.org/j2_7.php)
Interview with Kevin T. Ryan, Harvard University
(http://cria-online.org/j2_8.php)
Book Review
by Pierre-Emmanuel Dupont (http://cria-online.org/j2_9.php)
The CRIA is a Germany-based quarterly peer-reviewed free, non-profit
and online academic journal. The Review is committed to promote a
better understanding of the regional affairs by providing relevant
background information and analysis, as far as the Caucasus in
general, and the South Caucasus in particular are concerned. The CRIA
also welcomes lucid, well-documented papers on all aspects of
international affairs, from all political viewpoints.
The deadline for submission of papers for the next Spring issue is the
31st of March 2008. Manuscript guidelines can be found at
http://cria-online.org/submit.php
Nasimi Aghayev
Editor-in-Chief
Caucasian Review of International Affairs
ISSN: 1865-6773
www.cria-online.org
PUBL.- Military Culture and Patriotism in Today's Russia (in French)
Posted by: Journal of Power Inst. in Post-Sov. Soc. <kozlowskclub-internet.fr>
Posted: 1 Feb 2008
PUBL.- Military Culture and Patriotism in Today's Russia (in French)
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to inform you that a book in French, Culture militaire et
patriotisme dans la Russie d'aujourd'hui [Military Culture and
Patriotism in Today's Russia], based on the Journal of Power
Institutions in Post-Soviet Societies (pipss.org) issue 3, has just
been released in Paris by Karthala publishing house.
The book contains three articles from pipss.org and five new and
exclusive articles, an introduction by Anne Le huerou and Elisabeth
Sieca-Kozlowski and a foreword by Frederic Charillon, director of the
French Defense social science Center.
The book is available at www.karthala.com and will soon be available
at www.amazon.fr. Is is also available in Belgium, Switzerland and
Canada (through Somabec).
You will find below the table of contents.
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski
Chief Editor
Culture militaire et patriotisme dans la Russie d'aujourd'hui
[Military Culture and Patriotism in Today's Russia]
Anne Le Huérou and Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski (eds.)
Paris: Karthala, 2008
With its commemorations celebrating bravery and heroism in combat, its
exaltation of patriotism in political discourse and in the public
space, its putting forward of foreign policy and the armed forces with
a view to regaining the status of a great power, Russia today seems
engulfed in an unprecedented wave of patriotism, whose most radical
forms - the discourse on Russian "national preference", racist
attacks, say nothing of the extreme violence of the Chechen conflict -
are worrying. This book, a collection of articles by specialists on
subjects dealing with military education, relations between the Church
and the Army, the reform of the army, the production of patriotic TV
serials, strategies for the control of information, focuses on the
role of the military in contemporary Russian institutions and society
with particular emphasis, apart from their spectacular side, on the
production, diffusion and implementation of patriotic and military
discourse and initiatives.
Table of contents
Foreword
Frederic Charillon, Professor of Political Science, Director, Centre
d'Etudes en sciences sociales de la defense
Introduction
Anne Le Huerou and Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski
PART I: The Military's Hold on Society: a long-lasting legacy
1. Russia's belligerent spirit: a legacy of the Soviet militarised culture?
Manfred Sapper
PART II: Institutions at the Service of State patriotism
2. Frustrated love: The Orthodox Church and the Russian army
Nikolaï Mitrokhine
3. From controlling military information to controlling society: what
are the political interests involved in the transformations of the
military media?
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski
4. The Chechen conflict: new relations between political power, army
and society
Isabelle Facon
PART III: A Society Under the Spell?
5. The inextricable ties between society and the army in post-Soviet
Russia or the resurgence of patronage (shefstvo) from Boris Eltsin to
Vladimir Putin
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski
6. Young people and the military sphere in Russia: A (de-)militarized zone?
Stephen Webber
7. Defence of the realm: The "new" Russian patriotism on screen
David Gillespie
8. Militating against the military: the dilemmas of engagement and
disengagement
Françoise Dauce
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski
Chief Editor
www.pipss.org
contactpipss.org
PUBL.- Commonwealth of Independent States: Energy, Security and Development
Posted by: Nalin Mohapatra <nalin238gmail.com>
Posted: 1 Feb 2008
PUBL.- Commonwealth of Independent States: Energy, Security and Development
Ajay Patnaik and Anuradha M. Chenoy (ed.), Commonwealth of Independent
States: Energy, Security and Development; Hardback ISBN
978-81-87966-65-4; Rs. 1190, US$34 380 pp, ). Publisher: Knowledge
World KW Publishers Pvt Ltd5a/4A, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi
110002; tel./fax: 91-11-23263498; knowledgeworldvsnl.net; www.kwpublishers.com
About the Book
The Commonwealth of Independent States [CIS], consisting of the former
Soviet Republics, is a region where energy resources and geopolitics
have drawn international attention. A range of issues varying from
energy issues at the international and local level, policies of states
that impact on energy security and also on broader security issues
have been discussed by eminent scholars from India and abroad, who
also deal with the strategic environment, power rivalries and security
architecture in the CIS. Given the pluralities within the region,
there are multiple conflicts based on ethnic, religious and
geopolitical discontents, making the region susceptible to rivalries
and conflicts. At the same time, globalisation and economic
liberalisation have influenced state policies and human/social
developments in the former Soviet republics. Some of the articles deal
with such issues as demography, religion, identity, resource-sharing,
mass media, etc. The CIS region, which lies in the extended
neighbourhood of India, has had long-standing ties with the
subcontinent in the past. The developments in this region have immense
security implications for India. In view of India's rapidly increasing
energy requirements, the region could also be an alternate source of
energy. The last section of the book mainly discusses the relations of
the countries of the CIS with India and the South Asian region.
Contents
Introduction. Section I. CIS: Energy, State Policies and Security
Issues. Energy, Security and Development: The Kazakh Experience.
Caspian and Central Asian Energy Architecture in Emerging Frontiers of
Global Energy Space. Russia's Quest for Supremacy in the Global Energy
Market. The Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis: Its Resolution and Wider
Implications. Contextualising Central Asian States in Contemporary
Global Order. Security Issues in Central Asia and the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation.
Section II. CIS: Geopolitics, External Powers and Regional Stability.
The Caspian Cauldron: New Geopolitical Game. Regional Order and
Security: Role of External Powers in Central Asia and Caspian Region.
Conflicts, Alliances and Stability in the CIS. Oil Politics of Central
Asia and Caspian Sea Basin: The US Game Plan. China's Energy Interest
in Central Asia. Regional Cooperation in Central Asia and Japan's
Belated Regional Initiative. US Policy Toward the Caspian Region.
Section III. CIS: Economy and Society. Russian Depopulation and
Demographic Insecurity. Between Belief and Practice: Muslims in
Chinese Central Asia in the mid-19th-late 20th Centuries. Changing
Perceptions of Siberia and The Russian Far East: From Colonial
Narratives to Local Dynamics. Disputes Over Sharing Water and Energy
Resources in the Ferghana Valley Region of Central Asia. Russian Mass
Media and Democratisation: Main Goals and Achievements.
Section IV. CIS: Relations with Neighbours. The Silk Route:
Springboard of Buddhism in Central Asia. India's Economic Diplomacy
Trends with Central Asia: The Potentials and Priorities. Culture and
Mass Media: India's Cultural Diplomacy in Russia. China In Central
Asia: A Case Study of the Relationship Between China and Kazakhstan.
Eurasianism and Russia's "Critical Space". Prospects of Transnational
Gas Pipeline Projects from Caspian Littoral States to South Asia.
India and Armenia: Relations Through Centuries. Index.
About the Editors
Dr. Ajay Patnaik is Professor and former Chairperson in the Centre for
Russian and Central Asian Studies of the School of International
Studies at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. He has
authored three books: Nations, Minorities and States in Central Asia
(2003), Central Asia: Between Modernity and Tradition (1996), and,
Perestroika and Women Labour Force in Soviet Central Asia (1989). His
other works include two edited volumes, Commonwealth of Independent
States, Problems and Prospects (1995) and Russian Civilization (2007).
Visiting Scholar in the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences,
University of Cambridge (1992-93), Exchange Scholar of the Indian
Council for Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) at the Institute of
Ethnography, Moscow (1999) and Visiting Solanki Professor and Scholar
in Residence (2006) at Yadunandan Centre for Indian Studies,
California State University, USA, Prof. Patnaik is also the Executive
Editor of the Journal Contemporary Central Asia. Email:
patnaik.ajaygmail.com
Dr. Anuradha M. Chenoy is Professor in the School of International
Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi. She works on
International Relations, Russia, Central Asia and Gender issues. She
has been the Chairperson and Director of the Area Studies Programme
for Russia and Central Asia, SIS, JNU. She has authored a number of
books and articles including Human Security: Concept and Implications,
(Co-authored with Shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh, January 2006, Routledge, UK);
Militarism and Women in South Asia, (Kali Books, New Delhi, 2001) and
The Making of New Russia, (Har Anand Publishers, New Delhi, 2001).
Dr. Nalin Kumar Mohapatra
Assistant Professor
Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies
School l of International Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University.
New Delhi
India
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 23 January 2007, Is Online
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 31 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 23 January 2007, Is Online
The 23 January issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 10,
no. 2) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite. The PDF
version of the entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/files/080123Analyst.pdf
Full contents:
Analytical Articles
Economic Security and National Security: Connected in Georgia
S. Enders Wimbush and Mamuka Tsereteli
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4778
Selective Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering
Regimes in Central Asia
Michael Jonsson and Christian Nils Larson
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4777
Umarov's Caucasian Emirate: Where to Now for Akhmed Zakayev?
Kevin Daniel Leahy
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4776
Regional Rivalries Center on Kyrygzstan
Stephen Blank
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4775
Field Reports
Historic Summit between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Expected
Fariz Ismailzade
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4782
Identifying Priorities: Uzbek Gas - for Export
Erkin Akhmadov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4781
Berdimukhammedov Slams Mass Media in Turkmenistan
Chemen Durdiyeva
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4780
Bakiyev Regime Supresses Young Civil Society Activists
Erica Marat
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4779
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4783
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports. At
this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description of
your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
PUBL.- Steppe Magazine, Issue 3
Posted by: Summer Coish <summersummercoish.com>
Posted: 31 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Steppe Magazine, Issue 3
The winter issue of Steppe magazine, Central Asia's premier cultural
publication, has just been published! Subscriptions and Back Issues
are available for worldwide delivery at: www.steppemagazine.com.
The two main features of Steppe 3 centre around the Aral Sea. So
infamous is the story of the sea's environmental devastation that we
do not repeat it, but instead follow those who eke out a living by
fishing from its shores. An extended photo essay with stunning images
of ice fishing on the Aral Sea presents a stark insight into life in
the surrounding fishing villages and shows that beauty can be found
even amongst the harshest of realities. While a World Bank and
Kazakh-sponsored dam is raising hopes for rising water levels, a local
collective has helped open a fish-processing centre in Aralsk, a
former Aral Sea port and major provider of fish for the entire Soviet
Union, which now lies some 20 km from the sea's shores. Steppe
presents one of the very first articles that focuses on the human side
of the Aral Sea disaster at a time when the sea is starting to come
back to life.
In western Uzbekistan, Steppe visits the autonomous region of
Karakalpakstan. Situated south of what remains of the sea today, this
region is plagued with shocking health statistics resulting from the
desertification and salinisation that came with the sea's demise, as
well as the ensuing poverty borne out of the collapse in the local
economy. At the heart of this region, in the capital city of Nukus
(close to what remains of Uzbekistan's Aral Sea shores), is the Igor
Savitsky Museum of Art, the remarkable result of one man's admiration
for a people and a passion for art that led him to single-handedly
amass one of the most extraordinary collections of nonconformist
Soviet art anywhere in the world. With the environmental tragedy of
the sea setting the stage, the story of this oasis of creativity
provides a note of inspiration.
>From Karakalpakstan (literally, "Land of the Black Hats"), Steppe
presents its Top Ten selection of hats -- those essential regional
accessories for mountain, desert and city dwellers alike. Another
essential, bread, is featured in both Dispatches (a roundup of current
events) and Cookery where we present some contemporary recipes for
traditional tandoor-baked, Central Asian flatbread.
Not to be missed is the Steppe Guide to Central Asia Blogs, a look at
the role these internet forums play in providing a platform for a
citizen-journalism revolution in the region. As always, Steppe is full
of its regular sections including book reviews, exhibition highlights
and music reviews.
Don't miss out on Central Asia's premier cultural publication. Order
your subscription today at: www.steppemagazine.com!
Steppe is the first, glossy magazine devoted to the arts, culture,
people, history and landscape of Central Asia. Published biannually
(fall/winter and spring/summer), Steppe has become the leading
international resource for accessible information on Central Asia and
makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in the region. It is also
an essential addition to any library, academic study centre or
business focusing on the Central Asian region. Find out more at:
www.steppemagazine.com.
Summer Coish
Co-Editor, Steppe Magazine
www.steppemagazine.com
PUBL.- Rafis Abazov, Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia
Posted by: Rafis Abazov <polra99hotmail.com>
Posted: 31 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Rafis Abazov, Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia
New Publication
Abazov, Rafis. Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia,
New York and London, Palgrave/Macmillan, 2008. ISBN-10: 1403975426,
144 pp.
Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia is a concise publication
that covers Central Asian history and historical geography from the time of
Alexander the Great to the Great Game and war on terrorism. The
supplementary texts explain the maps, placing them in the context of
historical rivalries, contemporary politics, pipeline routes, regional trade
and conflicts in this part of the world. The selected bibliography provides
further guidance to readers wishing to learn more.
The Atlas is an irreplaceable publication that in simple terms explains the
complex historical, cultural and political geography of the Great Silk Road
from China to the Middle East. In this book, not only will readers find a
useful collection of maps and explanatory texts the book will also guide
them through the historical labyrinth of numerous cultural, linguistic and
religious influences that have shaped the history and geopolitics of the
Central Asian region.
The Atlas will be an indispensable source of information for students and
educators, and it is also a fascinating read for the general public. It
discusses the tightly intertwined historical, cultural and geopolitical
developments in Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Russia. The
Atlas can also used as a supplementary textbook for teaching such courses as
World History, Introduction to Islamic Civilizations, International
Relations, International Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Asian Studies,
History of the Middle East, Art History, Politics in the Middle East,
Russian/Soviet History and some others.
This is an excellent source for students and general readers to gain
extensive insight into the terra incognita of the "Great Silk Road."
About the Author
Rafis Abazov is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Harriman
Institute of Columbia University, New York. He is the author of
five books including Historical Dictionary of Kyrgyzstan (2004) and
The Culture and Customs of the Central Asian Republics (2007).
PUBL.- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2 (1) 2008
Posted by: Nasimi Aghayev <nasimi_aghayevyahoo.com>
Posted: 1 Feb 2008
PUBL.- Caucasian Review of International Affairs, Vol. 2 (1) 2008
The Winter 2008 issue of the Caucasian Review of International Affairs
(CRIA), Vol. 2 (1), is available online at http://www.cria-online.org
Contents:
Note from the Editor-in-Chief
(http://cria-online.org/j2_1.php)
The Three Colors of War: Russian, Turkish, and Iranian Military Threat
to the South Caucasus
by Lasha Tchantouridzé (http://cria-online.org/j2_2.php)
Nagorno-Karabakh: basis and reality of Soviet-era legal and economic
claims used to justify the Armenia-Azerbaijan war
by Adil Baguirov (http://cria-online.org/j2_3.php)
Russia, Iran, and the Conflict in Chechnya
by Martin Malek (http://cria-online.org/j2_4.php)
Iran's Strategy in the South Caucasus
by Kaweh Sadegh-Zadeh (http://cria-online.org/j2_5.php)
The Russian Defense Reform and its Limitations
by Andrew Liaropoulos (http://cria-online.org/j2_6.php)
NATO cooperation towards South Caucasus
by Alberto Priego (http://cria-online.org/j2_7.php)
Interview with Kevin T. Ryan, Harvard University
(http://cria-online.org/j2_8.php)
Book Review
by Pierre-Emmanuel Dupont (http://cria-online.org/j2_9.php)
The CRIA is a Germany-based quarterly peer-reviewed free, non-profit
and online academic journal. The Review is committed to promote a
better understanding of the regional affairs by providing relevant
background information and analysis, as far as the Caucasus in
general, and the South Caucasus in particular are concerned. The CRIA
also welcomes lucid, well-documented papers on all aspects of
international affairs, from all political viewpoints.
The deadline for submission of papers for the next Spring issue is the
31st of March 2008. Manuscript guidelines can be found at
http://cria-online.org/submit.php
Nasimi Aghayev
Editor-in-Chief
Caucasian Review of International Affairs
ISSN: 1865-6773
www.cria-online.org
PUBL.- Commonwealth of Independent States: Energy, Security and Development
Posted by: Nalin Mohapatra <nalin238gmail.com>
Posted: 1 Feb 2008
PUBL.- Commonwealth of Independent States: Energy, Security and Development
Ajay Patnaik and Anuradha M. Chenoy (ed.), Commonwealth of Independent
States: Energy, Security and Development; Hardback ISBN
978-81-87966-65-4; Rs. 1190, US$34 380 pp, ). Publisher: Knowledge
World KW Publishers Pvt Ltd5a/4A, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi
110002; tel./fax: 91-11-23263498; knowledgeworldvsnl.net; www.kwpublishers.com
About the Book
The Commonwealth of Independent States [CIS], consisting of the former
Soviet Republics, is a region where energy resources and geopolitics
have drawn international attention. A range of issues varying from
energy issues at the international and local level, policies of states
that impact on energy security and also on broader security issues
have been discussed by eminent scholars from India and abroad, who
also deal with the strategic environment, power rivalries and security
architecture in the CIS. Given the pluralities within the region,
there are multiple conflicts based on ethnic, religious and
geopolitical discontents, making the region susceptible to rivalries
and conflicts. At the same time, globalisation and economic
liberalisation have influenced state policies and human/social
developments in the former Soviet republics. Some of the articles deal
with such issues as demography, religion, identity, resource-sharing,
mass media, etc. The CIS region, which lies in the extended
neighbourhood of India, has had long-standing ties with the
subcontinent in the past. The developments in this region have immense
security implications for India. In view of India's rapidly increasing
energy requirements, the region could also be an alternate source of
energy. The last section of the book mainly discusses the relations of
the countries of the CIS with India and the South Asian region.
Contents
Introduction. Section I. CIS: Energy, State Policies and Security
Issues. Energy, Security and Development: The Kazakh Experience.
Caspian and Central Asian Energy Architecture in Emerging Frontiers of
Global Energy Space. Russia's Quest for Supremacy in the Global Energy
Market. The Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis: Its Resolution and Wider
Implications. Contextualising Central Asian States in Contemporary
Global Order. Security Issues in Central Asia and the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation.
Section II. CIS: Geopolitics, External Powers and Regional Stability.
The Caspian Cauldron: New Geopolitical Game. Regional Order and
Security: Role of External Powers in Central Asia and Caspian Region.
Conflicts, Alliances and Stability in the CIS. Oil Politics of Central
Asia and Caspian Sea Basin: The US Game Plan. China's Energy Interest
in Central Asia. Regional Cooperation in Central Asia and Japan's
Belated Regional Initiative. US Policy Toward the Caspian Region.
Section III. CIS: Economy and Society. Russian Depopulation and
Demographic Insecurity. Between Belief and Practice: Muslims in
Chinese Central Asia in the mid-19th-late 20th Centuries. Changing
Perceptions of Siberia and The Russian Far East: From Colonial
Narratives to Local Dynamics. Disputes Over Sharing Water and Energy
Resources in the Ferghana Valley Region of Central Asia. Russian Mass
Media and Democratisation: Main Goals and Achievements.
Section IV. CIS: Relations with Neighbours. The Silk Route:
Springboard of Buddhism in Central Asia. India's Economic Diplomacy
Trends with Central Asia: The Potentials and Priorities. Culture and
Mass Media: India's Cultural Diplomacy in Russia. China In Central
Asia: A Case Study of the Relationship Between China and Kazakhstan.
Eurasianism and Russia's "Critical Space". Prospects of Transnational
Gas Pipeline Projects from Caspian Littoral States to South Asia.
India and Armenia: Relations Through Centuries. Index.
About the Editors
Dr. Ajay Patnaik is Professor and former Chairperson in the Centre for
Russian and Central Asian Studies of the School of International
Studies at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. He has
authored three books: Nations, Minorities and States in Central Asia
(2003), Central Asia: Between Modernity and Tradition (1996), and,
Perestroika and Women Labour Force in Soviet Central Asia (1989). His
other works include two edited volumes, Commonwealth of Independent
States, Problems and Prospects (1995) and Russian Civilization (2007).
Visiting Scholar in the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences,
University of Cambridge (1992-93), Exchange Scholar of the Indian
Council for Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) at the Institute of
Ethnography, Moscow (1999) and Visiting Solanki Professor and Scholar
in Residence (2006) at Yadunandan Centre for Indian Studies,
California State University, USA, Prof. Patnaik is also the Executive
Editor of the Journal Contemporary Central Asia. Email:
patnaik.ajaygmail.com
Dr. Anuradha M. Chenoy is Professor in the School of International
Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi. She works on
International Relations, Russia, Central Asia and Gender issues. She
has been the Chairperson and Director of the Area Studies Programme
for Russia and Central Asia, SIS, JNU. She has authored a number of
books and articles including Human Security: Concept and Implications,
(Co-authored with Shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh, January 2006, Routledge, UK);
Militarism and Women in South Asia, (Kali Books, New Delhi, 2001) and
The Making of New Russia, (Har Anand Publishers, New Delhi, 2001).
Dr. Nalin Kumar Mohapatra
Assistant Professor
Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies
School l of International Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University.
New Delhi
India
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 23 January 2007, Is Online
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 31 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, 23 January 2007, Is Online
The 23 January issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 10,
no. 2) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite. The PDF
version of the entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/files/080123Analyst.pdf
Full contents:
Analytical Articles
Economic Security and National Security: Connected in Georgia
S. Enders Wimbush and Mamuka Tsereteli
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4778
Selective Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering
Regimes in Central Asia
Michael Jonsson and Christian Nils Larson
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4777
Umarov's Caucasian Emirate: Where to Now for Akhmed Zakayev?
Kevin Daniel Leahy
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4776
Regional Rivalries Center on Kyrygzstan
Stephen Blank
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4775
Field Reports
Historic Summit between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Expected
Fariz Ismailzade
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4782
Identifying Priorities: Uzbek Gas - for Export
Erkin Akhmadov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4781
Berdimukhammedov Slams Mass Media in Turkmenistan
Chemen Durdiyeva
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4780
Bakiyev Regime Supresses Young Civil Society Activists
Erica Marat
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4779
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4783
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports. At
this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description of
your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
PUBL.- Steppe Magazine, Issue 3
Posted by: Summer Coish <summersummercoish.com>
Posted: 31 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Steppe Magazine, Issue 3
The winter issue of Steppe magazine, Central Asia's premier cultural
publication, has just been published! Subscriptions and Back Issues
are available for worldwide delivery at: www.steppemagazine.com.
The two main features of Steppe 3 centre around the Aral Sea. So
infamous is the story of the sea's environmental devastation that we
do not repeat it, but instead follow those who eke out a living by
fishing from its shores. An extended photo essay with stunning images
of ice fishing on the Aral Sea presents a stark insight into life in
the surrounding fishing villages and shows that beauty can be found
even amongst the harshest of realities. While a World Bank and
Kazakh-sponsored dam is raising hopes for rising water levels, a local
collective has helped open a fish-processing centre in Aralsk, a
former Aral Sea port and major provider of fish for the entire Soviet
Union, which now lies some 20 km from the sea's shores. Steppe
presents one of the very first articles that focuses on the human side
of the Aral Sea disaster at a time when the sea is starting to come
back to life.
In western Uzbekistan, Steppe visits the autonomous region of
Karakalpakstan. Situated south of what remains of the sea today, this
region is plagued with shocking health statistics resulting from the
desertification and salinisation that came with the sea's demise, as
well as the ensuing poverty borne out of the collapse in the local
economy. At the heart of this region, in the capital city of Nukus
(close to what remains of Uzbekistan's Aral Sea shores), is the Igor
Savitsky Museum of Art, the remarkable result of one man's admiration
for a people and a passion for art that led him to single-handedly
amass one of the most extraordinary collections of nonconformist
Soviet art anywhere in the world. With the environmental tragedy of
the sea setting the stage, the story of this oasis of creativity
provides a note of inspiration.
>From Karakalpakstan (literally, "Land of the Black Hats"), Steppe
presents its Top Ten selection of hats -- those essential regional
accessories for mountain, desert and city dwellers alike. Another
essential, bread, is featured in both Dispatches (a roundup of current
events) and Cookery where we present some contemporary recipes for
traditional tandoor-baked, Central Asian flatbread.
Not to be missed is the Steppe Guide to Central Asia Blogs, a look at
the role these internet forums play in providing a platform for a
citizen-journalism revolution in the region. As always, Steppe is full
of its regular sections including book reviews, exhibition highlights
and music reviews.
Don't miss out on Central Asia's premier cultural publication. Order
your subscription today at: www.steppemagazine.com!
Steppe is the first, glossy magazine devoted to the arts, culture,
people, history and landscape of Central Asia. Published biannually
(fall/winter and spring/summer), Steppe has become the leading
international resource for accessible information on Central Asia and
makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in the region. It is also
an essential addition to any library, academic study centre or
business focusing on the Central Asian region. Find out more at:
www.steppemagazine.com.
Summer Coish
Co-Editor, Steppe Magazine
www.steppemagazine.com
PUBL.- Rafis Abazov, Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia
Posted by: Rafis Abazov <polra99hotmail.com>
Posted: 31 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Rafis Abazov, Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia
New Publication
Abazov, Rafis. Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia,
New York and London, Palgrave/Macmillan, 2008. ISBN-10: 1403975426,
144 pp.
Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia is a concise publication
that covers Central Asian history and historical geography from the time of
Alexander the Great to the Great Game and war on terrorism. The
supplementary texts explain the maps, placing them in the context of
historical rivalries, contemporary politics, pipeline routes, regional trade
and conflicts in this part of the world. The selected bibliography provides
further guidance to readers wishing to learn more.
The Atlas is an irreplaceable publication that in simple terms explains the
complex historical, cultural and political geography of the Great Silk Road
from China to the Middle East. In this book, not only will readers find a
useful collection of maps and explanatory texts the book will also guide
them through the historical labyrinth of numerous cultural, linguistic and
religious influences that have shaped the history and geopolitics of the
Central Asian region.
The Atlas will be an indispensable source of information for students and
educators, and it is also a fascinating read for the general public. It
discusses the tightly intertwined historical, cultural and geopolitical
developments in Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Russia. The
Atlas can also used as a supplementary textbook for teaching such courses as
World History, Introduction to Islamic Civilizations, International
Relations, International Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Asian Studies,
History of the Middle East, Art History, Politics in the Middle East,
Russian/Soviet History and some others.
This is an excellent source for students and general readers to gain
extensive insight into the terra incognita of the "Great Silk Road."
About the Author
Rafis Abazov is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Harriman
Institute of Columbia University, New York. He is the author of
five books including Historical Dictionary of Kyrgyzstan (2004) and
The Culture and Customs of the Central Asian Republics (2007).
JOURNAL- Ab Imperio, 2007 No. 3, "History on Trial"
Posted by: Sergey Glebov <sglebovsmith.edu>
Posted: 31 Jan 2008
JOURNAL- Ab Imperio, 2007 No. 3, "History on Trial"
The editors of Ab Imperio would like to draw your attention to the
third issue of the journal in 2007. All information on the journal's
annual program, article abstracts, and subscription can be found at
http://abimperio.net
Sergey Glebov
History on Trial
I. Methodology and Theory
>From the Editors, History and the Courtroom: Trials and Errors
Terence Ball, Interpretation, Intention, and the Law: the Case Against
"Original Intent"
Erich Haberer History and Justice: Paradigms of the Prosecution of Nazi Crimes
Historian's Judgment: Reflections by Istvan Deak
II. History
Andriy Portnov, Exercises with History Ukrainian Style (Notes on
Public Aspects of History's Functioning in Post-Soviet Ukraine)
Johan Dietsch, Struggling with a "Nuremberg Historiography" of the Holodomor
Tonu Tannberg, "Under the Influence of the International Reaction, The
Pitiful Remnants of Anti-Soviet Elements in Our Country" 1956 and
Problems of the Baltics in Kremlin
Vladimir Petrovic, Historians as Expert Witnesses at the International
Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yougoslavia
III. Archive
Forum AI
Empire of Archives
>From the Editors, The Empire of Archives: Forum Initiated by Ab
Imperio and Cahiers du monde russe: Russie, Empire russe, Union
sovieque et Etats independants
Ann Stoler, The Pulse of Archives
James P. Niessen, Records of Empire, Monarchy, or Nation? The Archival
Heritage of the Habsburgs in East Central Europe
Svetlana Gorshenina, The Biggest Projects of Russian Colonial
Archives: The Utopian Exhaustive "Turkestanica" of General Governor
Constantine P. von Kaufman
Igor' Lukoianov, The Archive and the Researcher: The Case of RGIA
Sophie Coeure, Soviet Archives: A Cultural Heritage of the Empire or a
Monument to the Revolution? Reflections on the French "Trophy
Archives" in the USSR after the Second World War
IV. Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science
Vello Pettai, The Construction of State Identity and its Legacies:
Legal Restorationism in Estonia
Aleksandr Astrov, Liturgiia po Bronzovomu soldatu: pamiat' i istoriia
v formirovanii krizisa
V. Book Reviews
Yaroslav Hrytsak. Prorok u svoii vïtchyznï: Franko ta iogo spïl'nota
(1856-1886). Kiyv: "Krytyka", 2006. 631 s., ill. Pokazhchyk imen,
Pokazhchyk geografichnykh nazv, Pokazhchyk prodovzhuvanykh vydan',
al'manakhiv, ustanov ta organizatsii. ISBN: 966-7679-96-9.
Serhy Yekelchyk
Bernard Porter, The Absent-Minded Imperialists: Empire, Society, and
Culture in Britain (Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press,
2004). 475 pp., ill. Bibliography, Index. ISBN: 0-19-929959-5.
Kavita Datla
Isabel de Madariaga, Ivan the Terrible: First Tsar of Russia (New
Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2005). xxii+428 pp. Maps,
Select Bibliography, Index. ISBN: 978-0-300-09757-3.
Vitaly Anan'ev
Gabor T. Rittersporn, Malte Rolf, Jan C. Behrends (Eds.), Sphdren von
Cffentlichkeit in Gesellschaften sowjetischen Typs / Public Spheres in
Soviet-Type Societies (Frankfurt-am-Main: Peter Lang Verlag,
Europdischer Verlag der Wissenschaften, 2003). 457 S. (=Comparative
Studies Series, Vol. 11). ISBN: 3-631-38327-4.
Elke Fein
Wendy Slater, Andrew Wilson (Eds.), The Legacy of the Soviet Union
(Houndmills and New York: Palgrave, 2004). 275 pp. Index. ISBN: 1-4039-1786-8.
Boris Povarnitsyn
Antonio J. Munoz, Oleg Romanko, Hitler's White Russians:
Collaboration, Extermination and Anti-Partisan Warfare in Byelorussia,
1941-1944 (Bayside, NY: Europa Books, 2003). 512 pp. ISBN: 1-891227-42-4.
Ivan Dereiko
Bernard K'jary. Shtodzionnashch za lïnïiai frontu: Akupatsyia,
kalabaratsyja ï supratsïu u Belarusï (19411944 g.) / Per. s niam. L.
Barshchieiskaga; nav. ried. G. Saganovich. Minsk, 2005. 390 s.
Ukazatel'. ISBN: 978-5272-20-6.
Andrej Kotljarchuk
Marcela Salagean, The Soviet Administration in Northern Transylvania
(November 1944 March 1945). Translated by Robert Mihai Rosca (Boulder,
CO: East European Monographs, 2002). 190 pp. (=East European
Monographs, Vol. DXCVIII). Bibliography, Appendices. ISBN: 0-88033-496-7.
Wim van Meurs
John-Paul Himka and Andriy Zayarnyuk (Eds.), Letters from Heaven:
Popular Religion in Russia and Ukraine (Toronto, Buffalo and London:
University of Toronto Press, 2006). 304 pp., ills. ISBN: 0-8020-9148-2
(hardcover edition).
Ol'ga Khristoforova
Serhii Plokhy, Tsars and Cossacks: A Study in Iconography (Cambridge,
MA: Harvard University Press, 2002). 102 pp. Bibliography, Index.
ISBN: 0-916458-95-4.
Aleksandr Lavrov
Vadim Menzhulin. Drugoi Sikorskii: Neudobnye stranitsy istorii
psikhiatrii. Kiev: "Sfera", 2004. 490 s. Bibliograficheskii ukazatel',
imennoi ukazatel'. ISBN: 966-7841-72-3.
Aleksandr Etkind
Francisca de Haan, Krassimira Daskalova and Anna Loutfi (Eds.), A
Biographical Dictionary of Women's Movements and Feminisms. Central,
Eastern and South Eastern Europe, the 19th and 20th Centuries
(Budapest and New York: Central European University Press, 2006). 678
pp., ill. ISBN: 9-637326-391 (hardcover edition).
Yulia Gradskova
Zapiski kniazia Dmitriia Aleksandrovicha Obolenskogo, 1855-1879 / Otv.
red., avt. vstup. st., komment. V. G. Chernukha. Sankt-Petersburg:
"Nestor-Istoriia", 2005. 503 s., ill. Ukazatel' imen. ISBN: 5-98187-072-9.
Vera Dubina
Eugenia Paulicelli, Fashion under Fascism: Beyond the Black Shirt
(Dress, Body, Culture) (Oxford: Berg Publishers, 2004). 256 pp.
ISBN-10: 1-859-737-730; ISBN-13: 978-1859-737-736.
Ol'ga Gurova
PUBL.- Ethnic Identity in Tang China, Marc S. Abramson
Posted by: Marc Abramson <marcsa22verizon.net>
Posted: 21 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Ethnic Identity in Tang China, Marc S. Abramson
Now Available from Penn Press
Ethnic Identity in Tang China
Marc S. Abramson
288 pages | 6 x 9
Cloth 2007 | ISBN | $55.00 | £36.00
A volume in the Encounters with Asia series
"The author has ranged far and wide, plucking nuggets of material from
dynastic histories, gazetteers, contemporary scholarly treatises,
memorials to the emperor, poetry, and artwork. This is a groundbreaking book."
--Peter B. Golden, Rutgers University
Learn more about Ethnic Identity in Tang China at
http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/14363.html
Book reviewers: to request a press copy, contact Ellen Trachtenberg at
ellenptpobox.upenn.edu
Educators: to request an exam copy for course use consideration, visit
http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/review.html
JOURNAL/CFP- Relations between Russian and Post-Soviet NGOs and the Power Ministries
Posted by: Journal of Power Inst in Post-Soviet Soc <kozlowskclub-internet.fr>
Posted: 21 Jan 2008
JOURNAL/CFP- Relations between Russian & Post-Soviet NGOs and Power Ministries
The Journal of Power Institutions in Post-Soviet Societies #9, December 2008
An electronic journal of social sciences
www.pipss.org
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS:
"Relations between Russian & post-Soviet NGOs and the Power Ministries"
Pipss.org is a new electronic journal of social sciences devoted to
the armed forces and power institutions of post-Soviet societies.
Pipss.org is a multi-disciplinary journal, which addresses issues
across a broad field of disciplines including sociology, anthropology,
political science, psychology, economics, history, legal science. Its
main objective is to study changes and their underlying mechanisms in
post-Soviet republics, through the analysis of the institutions that
remain most hidden from the public eye: armies and power institutions.
As an electronic journal, pipss.org also aims to promote scholarly
debate across as broad an audience as possible, and make CIS research
available to Western scholars. Thanks to its international scientific
board drawn from a large pool of leading academics and experts in
their respective fields, it is in a position to become a leading
source of analysis on post-Soviet societies. Pipss.org is a principal
partner of the International Security Network (www.isn.ethz.ch ) and a
member of the CNRS/EHESS scientific journals network Revues.org.
NINTH ISSUE: "Relations between Russian & post-Soviet NGOs and the
Power Ministries"
The aim of this issue is to shed new light on the relations between
Russian & Post-Soviet NGOs and what are known as the "power
ministries" - the Defence and Interior Ministries, the Ministry of
Justice, etc. - in areas such as justice (prisons, prisoners,
judiciary reform, etc), the police (police brutality, etc.), the army
(violence, veterans and post-military service care, etc.) border
checks (immigration, etc.) and others.
During the Soviet era there were no independent associations and the
only independent reports concerning the power ministries came from
dissidents, victims of their strategies. After the fall of the USSR,
two concomitant changes occurred: the power administrations opened
onto society, claiming "civil control" of the army, for example, (a
theme very popular at the end of the 1980s), and many independent
associations wishing to work in cooperation with the power ministries
were created. Today, 20 years after Perestroika, what has become of
these relations? How have they evolved? Our main interest is the
empirical analysis of the actual content of the work of these
associations, but also the interactions themselves between the NGOs
and the power ministries. These are two themes we would like to
explore in this issue.
Another subject of interest will be the NGOs that were to varying
degrees "encouraged" to be set up and whose work can thus be
"oriented" by the administrations themselves, in particular by
reactivating the notion of "civil control" over the army or the
police, for example, but also more generally over matters concerning
human rights.
Pipss.org therefore requests researchers in the social sciences to
submit articles and in-depth interviews of NGO members, as well as
their partners in the power ministries (members of various
administrations: heads of police, prison directors, for example), in
particular concerning the work they do in common and on their attitude
towards this cooperation.
The editor of this issue would be particularly interested in a
comparison between the work of NGOs in the big cities and those in
provincial cities (for example, a comparison of Moscow/St. Petersburg
NGOs with provincial ones such as in Nizhni-Novgorod, Ekaterinburg,
etc.) - in the sense that in theory, smaller associations have less
latitude and lesser means than large ones.
The editor would very much appreciate an introductory article on NGOs'
work in Russia in general.
Articles and interviews can cover the following subjects (among others):
The question of NGO access to power ministries
As mentioned above, working conditions are becoming more difficult for
NGOs, with attacks taking various forms. A new regulatory law came
into force in April 2006 which imposes the re-registering of all
existing Russian and international associations and the tightening of
administrative controls. NGOs are therefore faced with an overall law
in their regard, which is becoming tougher. What is the situation for
NGOs working with the power ministries? Are they liable to suffer from
this law more than associations not working in these areas? Or on the
contrary, are they protected by the civil servants they frequent? We
observe that if they are tenacious enough, NGOs manage to be
registered and to exist. A number of western countries might envy
their work, which depends on the maintenance of a sizeable network of
personal relations. As a result, one wonders whether the access or non
access of NGOs to power ministries does or doesn't reflect the policy
of the Russian state towards associations.
Relations of NGOs with the administration: the nature of their ties /
rethinking these ties
The activities carried out by independent NGOs with power ministries
take on various forms (training seminars, distribution of
publications, information exchanges, etc.). We will study the very
different levels of cooperation put in place with the administrations
concerned (prisons, armed forces, police, etc.). Rationales of
approach, of circumvention and cooperation will be taken into account.
The aim will be to compare discourse and practice and to see whether
the success of these relations does or does not depend on
interpersonal relations.
Analysis of NGO discourse concerning their role
What types of discourse do NGOs produce concerning their activities?
How do they define their practical aims, the relationship between
those aims and the overall values they defend? What vision do they
promote of their impact on political change? What are the possible
conflicts between NGOs? Are they due to ideological differences,
differences of approach, interpersonal rivalries? Does the past play a
role in the legitimation of NGOs? How does the reference to modes of
protest that appeared at the end of the Soviet period operate? Is
reference to the past reflected in the presence of witnesses and
actors, in the expression of an anti-establishment tradition, in
specific modes of action, a specific reading of the political context?
Who are considered to be the founding fathers? Or on the contrary, is
there a rejection of this period, is it simply brushed aside as
something simply "comical"?
Transnational links
What kind of links exists between Russian and international NGOs in
the field of cooperation with Russian power ministries? To what extent
does the specificity of such cooperation give rise to tension with
foreign partners? How do the subsidiaries of transnational NGOs
function, and how do they adapt global aims to the reality of a
specific context? How do we characterize the interactions between
Russian NGOs linked to transnational ones, and Russian NGOs without
these contacts: cooperation / conflict, equality / hierarchy?
Reasons behind power ministries' cooperation with NGOs
We will also explore the reasons why representatives of the power
ministries cooperate with local and international NGOs (trips abroad,
modernity, chances of promotion?)
Institutional forms of cooperation with the power ministries
Finally, we will look at attempts on the part of the state to put in
place institutionalized forms of cooperation with power ministries,
with the creation of social platforms, the social chamber
(Obshchestvennaia Palata), the reactivation of pro-governmental
associations replacing "transmission belts" between the power
ministries and society (GONGOs such as the Council of Soldiers'
Parents). We will analyze to what extent these new governmental
institutions use Soviet practices and to what extent they modernize them.
Guidelines for article submission
The journal will be published in four languages (French, English,
Russian, and German with a 100-word abstract in English) thanks to
which most authors will be able to write in their mother tongue. This
will ensure greater precision in the articles and avoid a decrease in
scientific quality. But we draw your attention to the fact that most
pipss.org readers are essentially English speakers, therefore we do
encourage articles in English in order to reach an audience as broad
as possible.
The articles submitted to pipss.org for publication should be original
contributions and should not be under consideration for any other
publication at the same time. Manuscripts should be attached as
Microsoft Word format. References should be given in footnotes. (For
more details about the guidelines for article submission please check
www.pipss.org or contact the Editorial Board). There should be a cover
page stating the author's background and affiliation, full address.
If you wish to submit an article, please first contact the editorial
board and send a 100-word abstract in English. The deadline for
article submission is June 15, 2008, with publication in December
2008. Final decisions on publication will be made by the Editorial Board.
Please send your contributions or inquiries to:
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski, Chief Editor, contactpipss.org
Papers dealing with other issues related to armies and power
institutions in the CIS, as well as book review proposals are also welcome.
Reviews
Publishers interested in publicizing their editions, please send
review copies to:
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski
Chief Editor
15 rue Charlot
75003 Paris, France
The Journal of Power Institutions in Post-Soviet Societies
www.pipss.org
contactpipss.org
Editorial Board: Eden Cole, Anna Colin Lebedev, Françoise Dauce,
Gilles Favarel-Garrigues, Anne Le Huerou, Erica Marat, Laurent Rucker,
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski, Joris Van Bladel
Scientific Board: Adrian Beck (UK), Alexander Belkin (Russia),
Frederic Charillon (France), Stephen Cimbala (USA), Julian Cooper
(UK), Roger Mc Dermott (UK), Isabelle Facon (France), Mark Galeotti
(UK), Aleksandr Gol'ts (Russia), Dale Herspring (USA), Philippe
Manigart (Belgium), Kimberly Zisk Marten (USA), Michael Orr (UK),
Michael Parrish (USA), Nikolay Petrov (Russia), Eduard Ponarin
(Russia), Jean-Christophe Romer (France), Jacques Sapir (France),
Manfred Sapper (Germany), Louise Shelley (USA), Richard Staar (USA),
Brian Taylor (USA), Mikhail Tsypkin (USA), Stephen Webber (UK), Elena
Zdravomyslova (Russia).
CFP- Volume on the Curse in Turkic Culture, Istanbul
Posted by: Emine Gursoy Naskali <eminenaskaligmail.com>
Posted: 21 Jan 2008
CFP- Volume on the Curse in Turkic Culture, Istanbul
Call for Papers:
The purpose of this study is to document and analyse the concept,
type and text of curse, ill wishing prayer and insult in Turkic
culture. Beliefs and events centering around this topic come under
the interest of this study. You may address issues such as, for
example, what type of ill wish do ill wishing prayers wish; whose
mediation is requested in these prayers; is there a hidden threat of
ill wish in the textual content of begging; a resemblance to which
animals is considered an insult/affront; evil charm; etc.
You may approach the subject as a historian, anthropologist,
philologist, folklorist, art historian...
If you would like to participate in this study/publication by
submitting an article, please send me the title and a very brief
summary of your article by 1 March 2008. The final date for the
submission of the articles is 15 August 2008. The preferred language
for the articles is Turkish.
Prof. Dr. Emine Gursoy Naskali
Marmara University, Istanbul
eminenaskaligmail.com
PUBL.- Catalog of Documents from the Institute of Oriental Studies, Tashkent
Posted by: Hanne Schoenig <hanne.schoenigowz.uni-halle.de>
Posted: 21 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Catalog of Letters from the Institute of Oriental Studies, Tashkent
Urunbaev, A., G. Dzhuraeva, S. Gulomov: Katalog sredneaziatskikh
zhalovannykh gramot iz fonda Instituta vostokovedeniia im. Abu
Raikhana Beruni Akademii nauk Respubliki Uzbekistan. Edited by
Wolfgang Holzwarth. Orientwissenschaftliche Hefte 23. Mitteilungen
des Sonderforschungsbereichs Differenz und Integration 10. Halle/S.:
Orientwissenschaftliches Zentrum 2007.
114 pages text, 122 facsimiles, 23,00 EUR.
http://www.owz.uni-halle.de/publikationen.php
This Catalogue of the Central Asian Letters Patent from the Manuscript
Fund of the Beruni-Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of
Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan (in Russian) provides access to
an important, and hitherto nearly unknown collection of 122 documents
issued by rulers of the Central Asian khanates of Bukhara, Khiva and
Kokand. The deeds date from the sixteenth to the early twentieth
century. The catalogue consists of descriptions, various indices (both
in Cyrillic and Arabic script), a glossary, as well as facsimiles of
all documents described. It provides a rich and important resource for
the study of Central Asian history, especially administrative and
legal history, during the early modern and colonial period. It is a
joint publication of the Oriental Institute of
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg and the Beruni-Institute of
Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan.
Orientwissenschaftliches Zentrum
der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Mühlweg 15
06114 Halle
homepage: www.owz.uni-halle.de
Organisation und Koordination:
Dr. Hanne Schönig, wiss. Mitarbeiterin
Tel.: 0345-55-24081
Fax: 0345-55-27299
Email: hanne.schoenigowz.uni-halle.de
JOURNAL/CFP- Challenge of Nationalism for Diplomacy and Security Policy Making
Posted by: SEN Editorial Board <senlse.ac.uk>
Posted: 21 Jan 2008
JOURNAL/CFP- Challenge of Nationalism for Diplomacy and Security Policy Making
Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism, a bi-annual, fully-refereed
journal published in the Department of Government at the London School
of Economics, invites the submission of high-quality interdisciplinary
articles on issues pertaining to nationalism, ethnicity and related
themes. Examples of these themes include:
* Nationalism in the Post Cold War World
* Myths, Memories and the Representations of the Past
* Ethnic Relations and Conflicts
* Nationalism and Regional Conflicts
* Separatism and Irredentism
* Great Powers and Nationalism
* Imperialism and Nationalism
* Issues of Minority Rights in Multinational States
For this call, the editors are particularly interested in papers
relating to the following theme:
The Challenge of Nationalism for Diplomacy and Security Policy-Making
The editors welcome submissions of work in progress as well as
contributions from young professionals, post-docs and lecturers in the
early stages of their careers. SEN especially encourages submissions
from advanced PhD candidates and Post Doctoral Fellows. For
submissions to be considered for publication in 2008, please ensure
your paper reaches us by Friday 1st February 2008 via email
(SENlse.ac.uk). The word limit is 6000 words, including bibliography
and references. The SEN style guide can be found at
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/ASEN/SEN%20Guidelines.pdf.
Submissions that do not conform to the style guide will not be
accepted. For more information, please visit the SEN website:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/ASEN/
Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic
communications disclaimer:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/secretariat/legal/disclaimer.htm
Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic
communications disclaimer:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/secretariat/legal/disclaimer.htm
The deadline for papers for this issue is Friday, 1st February 2008.
JOURNAL/CFP- International Journal of Russian Studies
Posted by: Ayse Dietrich <dietrichayseyahoo.com>
Posted: 21 Jan 2008
JOURNAL/CFP- International Journal of Russian Studies
The first edition of the International Journal of Russian Studies has been
published at www.radtr.net. We are now calling for articles for our second
edition. The deadline for the second edition will be 30 June 2008.
Prof. Dr. Ayse Dietrich (Editor-Founder)
Ankara University
Faculty of Letters
Sihhiye 06100
Ankara - Turkey
e-mail: dietrichayseyahoo.com
Tel. 0312 310 32 80/ 1577
PUBL.- Journal of Power Institutions in Post-Soviet Societies, PIPSS.org, Issue 6/7
Posted by: Journal of Power Inst in Post-Soviet Soc <kozlowskclub-internet.fr>
Posted: 13 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Journal of Power Inst. in Post-Soviet Societies, PIPSS.org, Issue 6/7
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to inform you that a new issue (6/7) of the Journal of
Power Institutions in Post-Soviet Societies (www.pipss.org) on "The
Social and Political Role of War Veterans" is now available on-line.
You will find below the table of contents.
Sincerely,
Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski
Chief Editor
Issue 6/7 - 2007 – The Social and Political Role of War Veterans
Introduction by Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski (6/7 issue editor)
The Social and Political Role of War Veterans - Articles
Pavel Petrovich Shcherbinin
The Peculiarities of Social Welfare for Military Service Veterans in
the Russian Empire, 18th through early 20th Centuries (in Russian)
Natalia Danilova
Veterans' Policy in Russia: a Puzzle of Creation
Amandine Regamey
La 6e compagnie : les interprétations d'une défaite russe en
Tchétchénie [The 6th Company: debates around a Russian military defeat
in Chechnya]
The Social and Political Role of War Veterans – Conversation
Interview of Tanya Lokshina, President of the Demos center, conducted
by Olga Filippova, Moscow, 11 May 2007
Defence Reform in Central Asia
Erica Marat
State-Propagated Narratives about a National Defender in Central Asian States
Document on Power Ministries
Julian Cooper
The Funding of the Power Agencies of the Russian State
Book Reviews (7 titles)
Zhanna Kormina, Rituals of Departure to the Military Service in Late
Imperial Russia, Moscow: NLO publishing house, 2005, 376 pages.
(reviewed by: Konstantin Vannikov)
Olga Litvak, Conscription and the Search for Modern Russian Jewry,
Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2006, 273 pages.
(reviewed by: Theodore R. Weeks)
Roger R. Reese, Red Commanders: A Social History of the Soviet Army
Officer Corps, 1918-1991, Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2005,
315 pages.
(reviewed by: Dale Herspring)
Valerii Anisimkov, Russia in the mirror of prison criminal traditions,
Sankt-Petersburg: Iuridicheskii Center Press, 2003, 204 pages.
(reviewed by: Anton Oleynik)
John B. Dunlop, The 2002 Dubrovka and 2004 Beslan Hostage Crises. A
Critique of Russian Counter-Terrorism. With a foreword by Donald N.
Jensen. Stuttgart: Ibidem-Verlag, 2006, 166 pages.
(reviewed by: Amandine Regamey)
Hana Cervinkova, Playing Soldiers in Bohemia: An Ethnography of NATO
Membership. Prague Studies in Sociocultural Anthropology 4, 2006, 161 pages.
(reviewed by: Marybeth Peterson Ulrich)
Helena Carreiras, Gender and the Military. Women in the Armed Forces
of Western Democracies, London: Routledge (Cass Military Studies),
2006, 262 pages.
(reviewed by: Vincent Porteret)
PUBL.- Marco Buttino, Revoliutsiia naoborot [An Upside Down Revolution - in Russian]
Posted by: Marco Buttino <marco.buttinounito.it>
Posted: 13 Jan 2008
PUBL.- M. Buttino, Revoliutsiia naoborot [An Upside Down Revolution-in Russian]
The Italian Association for the Study of Central Asia and the Caucasus (ASIAC)
is glad to announce the publication of:
Revoliutsiia naoborot, Sredniaia Aziia mezhdu padeniem tsarskoi imperii i
obrazovaniem SSSR
(An Upside Down Revolution, Central Asia between the Collapse of the Tsarist
Empire and the Formation of the USSR)
Translation from Italian: Nikolaj Okhotin
Afterword: Alberto Masoero
Translation of the revised edition of: "La rivoluzione capovolta", Napoli 2003
Author: Marco Buttino
Editor: Zven'ya, Moskva 2007, 447 pp.
Price: $30 (20 Euro)
The book deals with the history of Turkestan (the region of Central Asia
which is currently made up of the Republics of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan,
Tajikistan and Kirghizia) in the first quarter of the twentieth century. The
main focus is on the complex social and political dynamics which were set
off by the collapse of the Tsarist empire and the rise of the Soviet regime.
The study is heavily based on still unused primary sources, gathered in
Moscow, Tashkent and Ferghana. They range from the reports of the tsarist
administration on the state of the colony to the newspapers of Tashkent and
Vernyi, from the papers in the military, state and party archives to the
documents produced by the various levels of the local administration.
The study provides a fresh account of the events of this turbulent period by
highlighting the diversity of situations that characterised the various
parts of the region and the different contexts of Turkestan society. A
large part of the book is therefore devoted to an in-depth analysis of three
particularly illuminating cases: Tashkent, the headquarters of the Russian
political and military power; the Ferghana valley, a region where the armed
resistance against the Soviets (basmachestvo) was particularly strong; and
the Semirech'e, a nomads' region in which famine and the ensuing social
conflict assume catastrophic dimensions.
The book is distributed world-wide by Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga,
mknigagmail.com (the Russian books exporter from 1923, with a good
selection of leading humanities publishers from Russia)
For further information contact:
Marco Buttino
University of Torino, Dipartimento di Storia
via S.Ottavio 20
10124 Torino
Italy
E-mail: marco.buttinounito.it
PUBL.- SSRC Dissertation Development Workshop: Violence in Eurasia, New York, Apr. 4-6
Posted by: Central-Eurasia-Lfas.harvard.edu
Posted: 10 Jan 2008
PUBL.- SSRC Dissertation Devel. Workshop: Violence in Eurasia, NYC, Apr. 4-6
Posted by: SSRC Eurasia Program <eurasiassrc.org>
Times of Trouble: Violence in Eurasia from Past to Present New York City
April 4-6, 2008
Application Submission Deadline: January 16, 2008
The Eurasia Program of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
invites proposals for a dissertation development workshop focusing on
issues of violence in Eurasia. Graduate students at any stage of their
dissertation process (from proposal to write-up) and from any
disciplinary or interdisciplinary program in the humanities or social
sciences are eligible to apply. We particularly encourage applicants who
propose fresh theoretical perspectives and methodologies, and whose work
speaks to a wide scholarly audience.
Tsarist-era pogroms, the brutalities of the Stalinist period, the fame
of the Russian mafia, contemporary human rights abuses in Central Asia,
and ongoing conflicts across the Caucasus suggest only some of the best
known concerns of the past 100 years. What kind of norms or values have
governed the use of violence in the territory once covered by the
Russian empire and the Soviet Union, now by the Russian Federation and
other successor states? To what extent have scholars focused
appropriately, or at times excessively, on these most sensational
aspects of former Soviet space? What have been the responses from
individuals, groups, and states from within and outside the region to
violence and repression, or to ongoing scholarly and popular renderings
of themselves as violent? Does the region deserve such reputation
relative to other world areas?
These and related questions will shape the discussions of the Eurasia
Program dissertation development workshop, with participants invited
from, but not limited to the fields of anthropology, archaeology,
economics, environmental studies, film and media studies, history, law,
literature, politics, psychology, and sociology.
For detailed information on application procedures and eligibility
requirements, please visit the Eurasia Program online at
www.ssrc.org/programs/eurasia or contact program staff at
eurasiassrc.org.
Eurasia Program
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 377-2700
Fax: (212) 377-2727
PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 6, 2007
Posted by: Murad Esenov <murad.esenovworldmail.se>
Posted: 10 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 6, 2007
Please find the contents of no. 6(48), 2007 of the "Central Asia and the
Caucasus" journal (in English and Russian) below. The issue will be
published in early January.
Central Asia and the Caucasus
Journal of Social and Political Studies
No.6 (48), 2007
In this issue:
Nation-Building
Nartsiss Shukuralieva. Problems of Constitutionalism in the Republic of
Kyrgyzstan
Abdulla Abdukhalilov. States and Special Features of the Administrative
Reforms in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Askar Abdrakhmanov. Tajikistan Today: Economics and Politics at Home and
Abroad
Energy Policy and Energy Projects in Central Eurasia
Igor Tomberg. Energy Policy and Energy Projects in Central Eurasia
Rustam Makhmudov. The Growing Role of Natural Gas in the Eurasian Energy
Games
Elnur Madinov. Present-Day Titanomachy or the Nature of Energy Geopolitics
in Central Asia
Sergey Smirnov. The Gas Pipelines: a Game of Caspian Patience
Pan Guang. China and Energy Security in Central Asia
Demur Chomakhidze. Georgia: Energy Policy
Valentina Kasymova, Batyrkul Baetov. The Kyrgyz Republic: the Present and
Future of Interstate Cooperation in the Energy Sphere
Regional Politics
Jahangir Kakharov. Regional Cooperation in Central Asia as Seen from
Uzbekistan
Yitzhak Shichor. Limping on Two Legs: Uyghur Diaspora Organizations and the
Prospects for Eastern Turkestan Independence
Marat Nurgaliev, Timur Shaymergenov. Japanese Diplomacy makes new Headway in
Central Asia: Its Problems, Expectations, and Prospects
Regional Economies
Gulnur Rakhmatullina. Central Asia: Economic Cooperation Potential
Orazaly Sabden, Vyacheslav Dodonov. Kazakhstan's National Competitiveness
For Your Information
The Special Feature section in the next issues will discuss:
* Regional Centers of Power (Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India) and their Policy
in Central Eurasia
* The GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development in Regional
and International Dimensions
* Central Eurasia: Politics Today
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:
www.ca-c.org or http://www.ca-c.org/journal-table-eng.shtml
PUBL.- Aspects of Research into Central Asian Buddhism, Series: Silk Road Studies
Posted by: Ludo Grard <ludo.grardbrepols.net>
Posted: 10 Jan 2008
PUBL.- Aspects of Research into Central Asian Buddhism
We are delighted to announce to you the sixteenth volume in the series
"Silk Road Studies" : Aspects of Research into Central Asian Buddhism.
The book is published in honour of Prof. Kogi Kudara. The publication
date is scheduled for February 2008.
Peter Zieme (ed.)
Aspects of Research into Central Asian Buddhism. In Memoriam Kogi Kudara
483 p., 160 x 240 mm, 2008, SRS 16, PB, ISBN 978-2-503-52751-2, EUR 75
Series: Silk Road Studies, vol. 16
Publication date scheduled for March 2008
Table of contents:
Peter Zieme, "Preface"
Peter Zieme et alii, "Kogi Kudara, A Bibliography"
Geng Shimin, "Study on the Uighur Text Abitaki (3)"
Harry Halén, "Mannerheim and the French Expedition of Paul Pelliot"
György Kara, "Uygur Verbs of Compassion"
Yukiyo Kasai, "Die uigurische Überlieferung der Legende von der
Gründung des Tempels Baimasi"
Koichi Kitsudo, "Supplements to Uighur Agama Fragments"
Robert Kritzer, "Dar antika and Sautrantika in the Abhidharmadipa"
Kogi Kudara (edited by Juten Oda), "On an Uigur pustaka Book of the
Buddhist Text Bayangjing from the Grotto 181 of Dunhuang in the Paris
Collection"
Dai Matsui, "A Mongolian Decree from the Chaghataid Khanate Discovered
at Dunhuang"
Dieter Maue, "The Equanimity of the Tatha Gata"
Takao Moriyasu, "Chronology of West Uighur Buddhism: Re-examination of
the Dating of the Wall-paintings in the Grünwedel Cave No. 8 (New: No.
18), Bezeklik"
Mehmet Ölmez, "Alttürkische Etymologien (2)"
Simone-Christiane Raschmann & Ablet Semet, "Neues zur alttürkischen
'Geschichte von der hungrigen Tigerin'"
Christiane Reck, "Ein Kreuz zum Andenken. Die Katalogisierung der
buddhistischen soghdischen Fragmente der Berliner Turfansammlung"
Klaus Röhrborn, "Über die Genese der deadjektivischen Abstrakta des Türkischen"
Klaus T. Schmidt, T"HT 107 'Die Speisung des Bodhisattva vor der
Erleuchtung'. Die westtocharische Version im Vergleich mit der
Sanskritfassung der Mulasarvasti vadins"
Osman F. Sertkaya & Dai Matsui, "On a 'Silver' Document"
Masahiro Shogaito, "Uighur Abhidharmakosabhaya-ika Tattvartha
preserved in China"
Jonathan Silk, "Forbidden Women"
Werner Sundermann, "Ananda enters into the Buddha's Service. Edition
of a Sogdian Fragment from the Mahayana Mahaparinirvaa-sutra"
Aloïs van Tongerloo, "The Apocalyptic Manichaean Text TM 180"
Jens Wilkens, "Maitrisimit und Maitreyasamitinaaka"
Abdurishid Yakup, "Berlin Fragments of the Block-printed Uyghur
Edition of the Buddhavata saka-sutra in Forty Volumes"
Yutaka Yoshida, "The Brahmajala-sutra in Sogdian"
Peter Zieme, "Some Bilingual Manuscripts of the Xuanzang Biography"
Prof. Dr. Peter Zieme is Leader of the research group
"Turfanforschung" at the Berlin-Brandenburgische
Akademie der Wissenschaften
Brepols Publishers
Begijnhof 67
2300 Turnhout
Belgium
Tel +32 14 448030
Fax +32 14 428919
Website: www.brepols.net
PUBL.- Sergej Abaschin, The Sart Problem in Russian Historiography (in German)
Posted by: Bahodir Sidikov <b.sidikovgmail.com>
Posted: 22 Dec 2007
PUBL.- Sergej Abaschin, The Sart Problem in Russian Historiography (in German)
Abaschin, Sergej: Die Sartenproblematik in der russischen
Geschichtsschreibung des 19. und des ersten Viertels des 20.
Jahrhunderts. Translated (into German) from the Russian by Thomas
Fritzsche and Markus Held.
Berlin (Klaus Schwarz Verlag) 2007 (ANOR ; 18) 133p.
ISBN 978-3-87997-645-4
During the colonial period, empires divided up the world by their gaze
and deeds. They measured, drew maps, categorized and typified.
Situations which were fluid until then had to give way to unequivocal
attributions; this also is true for the identification of groups and
individuals. Binary pairs and dichotomies were central in this
process: A given group of people had to be either this or that.
Abashin's work discusses this problem. It is a case study of the so-
called "Sart problem", and it shows the development of scholarly and
administrative thinking of Russians in Central Asia (but also of
Central Asian authors) about the group called "Sarts". "Sart" was a
term used in part by the people themselves this term referred to,
otherwise it was an ascribed identification for a great number of
Turki-speaking "urban" dwellers.
Retail price EUR 11,70 (plus shipping: EUR 3 worldwide surface mail)
Order at:
Klaus Schwarz Verlag
Fidicinstrasse 29
D-10965 Berlin
Phone ++49 (0) 30-3228523
Fax ++ 49 (0) 3225183
E-mail infoklaus-schwarz-verlag.com
PUBL.- CASC Social Newsletter, No. 1, December 2007
Posted by: Babken V. Babajanian <b.v.babajanianlse.ac.uk>
Posted: 21 Dec 2007
PUBL.- CASC Social Newsletter, No. 1, December 2007
The first issue of the Central Asia and South Caucasus (CASC) Social
Development Network newsletter is now available online:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/CCS/CASC_Social_Network.htm
It includes two articles:
Welfare or poverty? The PRSP process in Uzbekistan
by Daniel Stevens
Central Asian NGOs and Global Civil Society
by Charles Buxton
The newsletter can be accessed at
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/CCS/CASCnewsletter1.htm.
We are now accepting articles for the second issue of the CASC Social
Newsletter. Please submit your articles (maximum 800 words) with the
analysis of social and economic issues in the CASC region to
CASC-SOCIAL-ANNOUNCE-LLISTSERV.LSE.AC.UK. All submissions will be
reviewed by the CASC-Social editorial board and a selection of articles
will be published in the CASC Newsletter. For the specific article
guidelines please visit the CCS website at www.lse.ac.uk/ccs.
Dr Babken V. Babajanian
Department of Social Policy
London School of Economics
Houghton Street
London WC2 2AE
Tel: 0207 955 7364
Fax: 0207 955 7415
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 9, No. 24 (Dec. 12)
Posted by: Svante Cornell <scornel4jhuadig.admin.jhu.edu>
Posted: 15 Dec 2007
PUBL.- Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 9, No. 24 (Dec. 12)
The 12 December issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Volume 9,
no. 24) is now online at http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite. The PDF
version of the entire issue is available at:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/files/071212Analyst.pdf
Full Contents:
Analytical Articles
Study Abroad Becomes a New Priority for Azerbaijani Government
Fariz Ismailzade
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4757
OSCE Designates Kazakhstan as First Central Asian Presidency
Richard Weitz
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4756
Dealing with Uzbekistan after Karimov's Likely Re-Election
Aftab Kazi
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4755
Kazakhstan's Foreign Investment Law Changes Again
Robert M. Cutler
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4754
Field Reports
Tensions in Abkhazia Rise as Tbilisi Prepares for Presidential Elections
Johanna Popjanevski
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4761
Berdimuhammedov Embarks on Financial Reforms
Chemen Durdiyeva
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4760
Prime Minister Dismissed in Kyrgyzstan
Nurshat Ababakirov
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4759
Comparing Pro-Presidential Parties in Central Asia
Erica Marat
http://www.cacianalyst.org/?q=node/4758
News Digest:
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/4762
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a bi-weekly publication of the
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint
Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS and the Institute
for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm.
The CACI Analyst welcomes submissions of articles and field reports.
At this moment, we are particularly interested in submissions on
development, economics and finance matters in Central Asia and the
Caucasus region, but all inquiries are welcome. Please contact the
Editor, Svante Cornell, at scornelljhu.edu with a short description
of your article idea. Editorial principles are online at
http://www.cacianalyst.org/newsite/?q=node/59
PUBL.- Caucasus Paradigms: Anthropologies, Histories and the Making of a World Area
Posted by: Lale Yalcin-Heckmann <yalcineth.mpg.de>
Posted: 15 Dec 2007
PUBL.- Caucasus Paradigms: Anthropologies, Histories and Making of a World Area
Announcement - Book publication
Caucasus Paradigms
Anthropologies, Histories and the Making of a World Area
Edited by
Bruce Grant and Lale Yalçin-Heckmann
What does it mean to know a world area, or to be part of one, for that
matter? The most prominent of "Caucasus paradigms" paint a picture of
a region famous not only for its cultural, linguistic, religious,
political, and economic pluralisms, but for its violence, savagery,
conflict, and corruption; its nobility, hospitality, natural beauty,
and severity. Such paradigms present a paradox: Despite such histories
of diaspora, migration, conquest, and cohabitation, the Caucasus is
most often conjured as a place of closure to those "from outside".
This volume seeks to turn a longstanding handicap the perceived
"unknowability" of the Caucasus into a theme. Bringing together a
dozen specialists in anthropology, linguistics, and cultural history,
it identifies patterns in how the Caucasus has figured on the world
stage through both politics and scholarship. By foregrounding the
particular purchases of ethnographic knowledge alongside the fine
tunings of cultural histories, it invites readers to reflect on
pluralism and its logics in a world area where cultural difference has
far too long been seen as a root cause of violence.
Contributors:
Levon Abrahamian, Sergei Arutiunov, Georgi Derlugian, Murtazali
Gadjiev, Rebecca Gould, Bruce Grant, Erin Koch, Philip L. Kohl,
Rabadan G. Magomedov, Paul Manning, Shahin Mustafayev, Anton Popov,
Seteney Shami, Lale Yalçin-Heckmann
Volume 13, Halle Studies in the Anthropology of Eurasia
General editors: Chris Hann, Richard Rottenburg, Burkhard Schnepel
LIT Verlag, Berlin, 2007.
ISBN 978-3-8258-9906-6
314 pp., 29.90 EURO
Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Department II "Socialist and Postsocialist Eurasia"
Dr. Lale Yalçin-Heckmann
Postbox 110351
D-06017 Halle/S.
yalcineth.mpg.de
Tel: +49 345 2927 226
Fax: +49 345 2927 502
PUBL.- The Cotton Sector in Central Asia
Posted by: Saro Derian <saro.deriangmail.com>
Posted: 15 Dec 2007
PUBL.- The Cotton Sector in Central Asia
The Cotton Sector in Central Asia: Economic Policy and Development Challenges
Volume of Proceedings for Distribution
December 2007
The volume of proceedings of the conference held at the School of
Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Centre of Contemporary Central
Asia and the Caucasus on 3-4 November 2005 (entitled "The Cotton
Sector in Central Asia: Economic Policy and Development Challenges")
is now available for distribution. The articles examine the full range
of factors that have an impact on the cotton commodity chain- from
world markets through national macro-economic and sectoral policies to
local level implementation of agrarian reforms. Comparisons across
Central Asian republics highlight the diversity of outcomes of these
reforms. The results clearly point to the fact that those who stand
most to lose from current transformations - illegal migrants, casual
labourers, ecological "refugees", marginalized smallholders, women and
child labourers - remain unprotected and do not benefit from the
support of organized constituencies that can safeguard their rights
calling for greater public awareness and advocacy at an international level.
Contents:
Introduction
Deniz Kandiyoti
1. A Caste of Helot Labourers: Special Settlers and the Cultivation of
Cotton in Soviet Central Asia: 1944-1956
J. Otto Pohl
2. Cotton-Dependent Countries in the Global Context
John Baffes
3. Cotton in Central Asia: "Curse" or "Foundation for Development"
Max Spoor
4. Legal Regulation of Cotton Exports in Uzbekistan
Mavlyuda Kulikova
5. Indirect Taxation of the Uzbek Cotton Sector: Estimation and Policy
Consequences
Sandjar Djalalov
6. Cotton in Uzbekistan: Water and Welfare
Iskandar Abdullaev, Mark Giordano and Aziz Rasulov
7. Abandoned by the State: Cotton Production in South Kyrgyzstan
Alexander Kim
8. Kazakhstan's Cotton Market
Olga Dosybieva
9. The Dark Side of White Gold in South Kazakhstan
Daur Dosybiev
10. The Emerging Actor of Decollectivization in Uzbekistan: Private
Farming between Newly Defined Political Constraints and Opportunities
Tommaso Trevisani
11. The "Uzbek Agrarian Model" in Transition: Inertia, Dynamics and
Unsustainability
Raphaël Jozan, Romain Florent, Samuel Martin, Olivier Munos and
Marie Panarin
12. Demonstration and Advisory Services Activities for Cotton Growing:
A Case Study in Ak Altin, Uzbekistan
Ian Houseman
13. The Cotton Sector in Tajikistan: From Macro-Economic Impact to
Social and Environmental Consequences
Nargis Halimova
14. The Role of Children in Uzbekistan's Cotton Harvest
Elliott Cannell
Distribution subject to availability. If you are interested in
ordering a copy of the volume, please send an email with the subject
line "Cotton Sector" to Saro Derian [saro.deriangmail.com] by Friday
07 December 2007. Please do not forget to indicate your address and
field(s) of professional interest.
JOURNAL/CFP- Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics (EJBE)
Posted by: Ibrahim KELES <qeleshhotmail.com>
Posted: 11 Dec 2007
JOURNAL/CFP- Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics (EJBE)
Announcement and Call for Papers
Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics (EJBE)
Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics (EJBE) announces Call for
Papers for its first issue. EJBE is an international, business and
economics focused social science journal published semiannually;
articles in English are welcome.
Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics (EJBE) is a refereed
academic journal, publishing research articles in the field of
business administration, economics, and related fields. The aim of
EJBE is to provide an intellectual platform for business economics
related social-scientific studies, a platform in which research in
alternative paradigms for business and economic inquiry could be
presented and debated. The journal seeks to promote interdisciplinary
studies over the issues of theoretical, practical, and historical
importance in dealing with the rich array of problems in business and
economics.
Notes for Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be
currently under consideration for publication at another journal.
All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for
authors and other relevant information for submitting papers are
available on the Author Guidelines.
EJBE anticipates that the first issue of the journal will be available
(electronically and in print) by March 2008.
For more information on submitting a paper or on becoming a reviewer,
please contact editorsejbe.org or visit www.ejbe.org
Editors
Lutfu SAGBANSUA, International Ataturk Alatoo University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Ali COSKUN, Fatih University, Istanbul, Turkey
Editorial Board
Abdullah YAVAS, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Aijarkyn MUSAEVA, International Ataturk Alatoo University, Kyrgyzstan
Alexi Ivanov DANCHEV, Fatih University, Turkey
Ali BORA, International Turkmen Turk University, Turkmenistan
Ali Riza APIL, International Black Sea University, Georgia
Bahram ALIDAEE, The University of Mississippi, USA
Cihan BULUT, Qafqaz University, Azerbaijan
David L. FORD, University of Texas at Dallas, USA
Ekrem TATOGLU, Bahcesehir University, Turkey
Ghiyath NAKSHBENDI, American University, Kogod School of Business, USA
Giorgi BERULAVA, Sokhumi State University, Georgia
Hasan IBICIOGLU, Epoka University, Albania
Hasan SELCUK, Marmara University, Turkey
Ihsan ISIK, Rowan University, Rohrer College of Business, USA
Isa Emin HAFALIR, Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, USA
Ismail OZSOY, Fatih University, Turkey
László VASA, Szent István University, Hungary
Levent BULUT, Emory University, USA
Marina KARCHAVA, European School of Management, Georgia
Mehmet OZBILGIN, State University of New York, Zicklin School of Business, USA
Mesut YILMAZ, Suleyman Demirel University, Kazakhstan
Muhammet AKDIS, Suleyman Demirel University, Kazakhstan
Necdet SENSOY, Marmara University, Turkey
Nikolaz MAKHARASHVILI, International Black Sea University, Georgia
Nizamettin BAYYURT, Fatih University, Turkey
Nuretin CAN, International Ataturk Alatoo University, Kyrgyzstan
Osman Nuri ARAS, Qafqaz University, Azerbaijan
Peter E. KOVEOS, Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management, USA
Selim OZDEMIR, Qafqaz University, Azerbaijan
Revaz VACHNADZE, European School of Management, Georgia
Rozmat ASHURBEKOV, Tashkent Financial Institute and Tashkent State
Institute of Culture, Uzbekistan
Talha HARCAR, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Tebriz ALIYEV, Azerbaijan Oil Academy, Azerbaijan
Unal CAGLAR, Kyrgyz Turkish Manas University, Kyrgyzstan
Vildan SERIN, Fatih University, Turkey
Yildiray YILDIRIM, Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management, USA
Zdenek WEGSCHEIDER, Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in
Brno, Czech Republic
EJBE is published by International Ataturk Alatoo University,Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
PUBL.- Pakistan's Strategic Culture and Foreign Policy Making, Ijaz Khan
Posted by: Ijaz Khan <ikkhattakyahoo.co.uk>
Posted: 11 Dec 2007
PUBL.- Pakistan's Strategic Culture and Foreign Policy Making, Ijaz Khan
Book Publication
"Pakistan's Strategic Culture and Foreign Policy Making: A Study of
Pakistan's Post 9/11 Afghan
Policy" (Author: Ijaz Khan; publishers: Nova Publishers, New York)
This is to share information about the recent publication of a new
book about Pakistan's Strategic Culture and Foreign Policy Making. It
would be of interest to all those trying to understand Pakistan's role
in the 'War against Terrorism' in Afghanistan.
The book studies Pakistan's Strategic Culture and Foreign Policy
Decision-Making process with the help of Prof. Karl Deutsch's Streams
of Information Model and explains why Pakistan supported Taliban, then
why, in the wake of 9/11, it changed that policy, noting the
difficulties it is facing as a result of the changed Afghan Policy.
It is argued that Pakistan's support for Taliban was a result of its
strategic culture that had developed over years, thus all its domestic
perceptions were woven around Pakistan's establishment belief that
Taliban serves Pakistan's regional security interests best. The change
resulting in abandoning of Taliban was more a result of external
inputs which conflicted with its long held security perceptions. Thus
one notes a growing crisis of state and society and more importantly
of international credibility as long as Pakistan's role in the ‘War
against Terrorism' is concerned as pro Taliban Policy continues to be
viewed as a better option in a wide range of establishment
intelligentsia, not just the religious extremists. The book ends with
suggestions how and where to change Pakistan's decision making process
by changing its strategic culture, as required by Pakistan's changed
Foreign/Afghan Policy.
For further/purchase information, go to the publisher's website:
https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=5861
Ijaz Khan, Ph.D.
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