Abstract
In International Relations, “Central Asia” and “power” are often linked
to either Great Power politics or authoritarianism. Yet, as “power” is a
multifaceted component of social life, this paper suggests a
comprehensive framework to analyze its different understandings and
operations in the region. By adopting the typology of Michael Barnett
and Raymond Duvall, the paper has three aims. First, to review the
recent literature on power and Central Asia showing that “power” is a
pervasive but undertheorized concept. Second, to broaden the
understanding of “power” in the region. Third, to encourage reflexivity
when it comes to power analysis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 92-103 |
| Journal | Problems of Post-Communism |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 29 Apr 2020 |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2021 |