دانلود کتاب Securitization and Democracy in Eurasia: Transformation and Development in the OSCE Region

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Preface
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I Security Architecture in Eurasia
1 Inter-State Diplomacy Within the OSCE Permanent Council
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The OSCE Permanent Council
1.3 Regular Alliance Patterns in the OSCE Permanent Council
1.4 The Permanent Council as the Heartbeat of the OSCE
1.5 Conclusion
References
2 Development Aid and the Democratic Process in the OSCE Region
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Silent Revolution in the Development Aid Sector
2.3 Traditional and Emerging Donors: Different Actors, Different Approaches
2.3.1 Traditional Donors (Western Countries)
2.3.2 A Newer Player in the Field of Development Aid: China
2.3.3 Regional Hegemon: Russia
2.3.4 Comparing Donor Policies
2.4 Methodological Framework
2.4.1 Tracking Development Aid in the OSCE
2.4.2 Measuring the Democratic Progress of OSCE Recipient Countries
2.4.3 Measuring Economic Growth
2.4.4 Measuring Corruption
2.5 Principal Outcomes
2.6 Main Findings
2.7 Conclusion
References
3 The OSCE ODIHR and Regional Organisations as Norm Entrepreneurs: The Case of Post-pandemic Kyrgyzstan
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Human Dimension: Democratic Norms and Crisis Factors
3.3 The OSCE Interplay with EAEU and SCO Normative Frameworks in Central Asia
3.4 The Quality of Democracy in Kyrgyzstan and the COVID-19 Pandemic
3.5 Conclusions
References
4 The Rise of Anti-Eurasian Sentiment in Kazakhstan
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Kazakhstani Governmental Position
4.3 Dynamics of Popular Attitudes Towards Eurasian Integration in Kazakhstan
4.4 The Role of Nationalism
4.5 The Rise of Anti-Russian and Anti-Chinese Attitudes
4.6 Regional Differences and Contrasting Views
4.7 Conclusion
References
5 Development Aid in Central Asia: A “Chessboard” for Great Powers?
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
5.2.1 Conceptual Framework
5.2.2 Theoretical Framework
5.3 Development Cooperation of IOs and Emerging Donors with Central Asia
5.3.1 EU Development Assistance
5.3.2 OSCE Development Assistance
5.3.3 Russian Development Assistance in Central Asia
5.3.4 Chinese Engagement in Central Asia
5.4 The Parallel “Spirits”
5.4.1 EU Rule of Law Promotion
5.4.2 OSCE Rule of Law Promotion
5.4.3 Engagement of Western Spirits with Central Asia
5.4.4 Russian Development Aid
5.4.5 Chinese Development Aid
5.4.6 Engagement of the Eurasian and Shanghai Spirits in Central Asia
5.5 Conclusion
References
6 Central Asia’s Security Provider and Peacekeeper? Assessing Russia’s Role After the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan and Beyond
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Russia’s Bilateral Security Cooperation with Central Asia’s Partners
6.2.1 Cooperation Under the Collective Security Treaty Organization Framework
6.3 Response to the Crisis in Afghanistan
6.4 The 2022 Response to the Crisis in Kazakhstan
6.5 Cooperation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Framework
6.6 Conclusion
References
7 Securitizing and De-securitizing Actors of the OSCE: The Case of the Western Balkan Region
7.1 Introduction
7.2 OSCE Decisions and Activities in the Western Balkan Region
7.3 Securitization in the Politico-Military Dimension
7.4 De-securitization in the Human Dimension
7.5 Further Discussion and Conclusions
References
8 Russian Government Policy in the Western Balkans
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Russia and Other Actors in the Western Balkans
8.3 The Russian Presence on the Balkan Peninsula
8.4 The OSCE and the European Union’s Special Missions
8.5 Conclusion
References
9 Social Security of States with Limited Recognition: A Case Study of the Republic of Kosovo
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Recognition of Kosovo
9.3 Social Security in Kosovo
9.4 Kosovo and the Engagement of the International Community
9.5 Conclusion
References
10 Peacebuilding in the OSCE Region: An Analysis of the Juxtaposition Between the Conflict Prevention Centre with the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Low Cooperation Intensity
10.3 Building a Common Future in the South Caucasus
10.4 Conclusion
References
11 Women’s Transformative Power in the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Gender Based Militarism in the OSCE Region
11.3 Challenges for Peace Building
11.4 The Role of the OSCE
11.5 Ending Gender Based Violence
11.6 Concluding Remarks
References
12 Gender Equality, Women’s Rights and Neo-traditionalism: The Case of Kyrgyzstan
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Protecting Women’s Rights
12.3 Gender (In)Equality
12.4 Violence against Women
12.5 Kyrgyzstan towards Gender Equality: The Role of the OSCE
12.6 Gender-Responsive Legislative Reform
12.7 Challenges to the OSCE Gender Policy
12.8 Adopting a New Constitution
12.9 “Neo-traditionalist” Constitutional Framework and Women’s Rights
12.10 Conclusion
References
13 Ending Gender-Based Violence in Kyrgyzstan: Reflections on the Spotlight Initiative
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Domestic Violence in Kyrgyzstan
13.3 Existing Legal and Institutional Framework for Addressing Domestic Violence
13.4 Spotlight Initiative and Local and National Ownership: Main Findings
13.5 Conclusions
References
14 From Social Media to Social Change: Online Platforms’ Impact on Kazakhstan’s Feminist and Civil Activisms
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Civic Engagement and Activism in Kazakhstan
14.3 Social Media in Kazakhstan
14.4 Online Activism
14.5 Conclusion
References
15 The Role of Teahouses in Central Asia: A Case Study of the Ferghana Valley
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Teahouses in Ferghana Valley in Central Asia
15.3 Civil Society and Teahouses in the Ferghana Valley
15.4 Government Interaction with Teahouses
15.5 Charity or Corruption
15.6 Conclusion
References
Part II Special Section—China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Curse or a Blessing for Democracy in Eurasia?
16 China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Curse or Blessing for Democracy in Eurasia?
16.1 Introduction
16.2 The BRI and Chinese Influence in Eurasia
16.3 Political Implications of the BRI
16.4 Outline of the Special Section
16.5 Conclusion: Suggestions for Further Research
References
17 An Overview of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Its Development Since 2013
17.1 Introduction: What is BRI?
17.2 Coordination and Funding of the BRI
17.3 Official Aims of the BRI
17.4 BRI Corridors and Strands
17.5 Controversies Around the BRI
17.6 Conclusion: The Future of the BRI?
References
18 Official Visions of Democracy in Xi Jinping’s China
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Western Perceptions of China’s Political System
18.3 Official Self-Images of China’s Political System Before Xi Jinping
18.4 Envisioning Democracy Under Xi Jinping
18.4.1 The Merits of Meritocracy
18.4.2 Democracy with Adjectives
18.4.3 Democracy Without Adjectives
18.4.4 China as the “World’s Largest Democracy”
18.4.5 Democracy in the “New Era”
18.5 Conclusion: Implications for China’s International Interactions
References
19 Varieties of Authoritarianism in Eurasia
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Democracy on the Rocks
19.2.1 Eurasia’s Variety
19.2.2 An Authoritarian “Internationale”?
19.2.3 Good Autocratic Governance?
19.2.4 Pockets of Democracy, Pockets of Authoritarianism
19.2.5 Democracies in the Vernacular
19.3 Is the BRI a Blessing or a Curse?
References
20 The Belt and Road Initiative and Sustainable Urban Development in Central Asia
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Urban Development in Central Asia
20.3 The Economic and Political Significance of Big Cities
20.4 The Political Challenges of Big Cities
20.5 Social Problems of Suburbs
20.6 The Impact of BRI on Urbanisation in Central Asia
20.7 Conclusion
References
21 Perceptions of Chinese Investments in Kyrgyzstan
21.1 Introduction
21.2 The BRI and China Investments
21.3 Perceptions and Impacts of Chinese Investments on Local Communities
21.4 Benefits of Chinese Investment
21.5 Impacts on Livelihoods and the Environment
21.6 Corruption and Tensions with Chinese Companies
21.7 Avenues of Engagement
21.8 Conclusion
References
22 Opportunities and Risks from the Belt and Road Initiative in Ukraine
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Political and Economic Relations Between Ukraine and China
22.3 Risks of Ukraine’s Cooperation with China
22.4 Analysis of the Impact of the BRI on Ukraine
22.5 Impact of the BRI on Democracy in Ukraine
22.6 Conclusion
References
23 Chinese Linkage and Democracy in Pakistan
23.1 Introduction
23.2 What is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor?
23.2.1 CPEC Financing and Investment
23.2.2 CPEC Sectoral Distribution
23.3 Chinese Linkage Under CPEC
23.4 CPEC and Democracy
23.4.1 Phase 1: PML-N and Centralization (2013–2018)
23.4.2 Phase 2: PTI and the Role of the Military (2018–2020)
23.5 Conclusion
References
24 Democracy and Human Rights in the Context of the Belt and Road Initiative
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Current State of Knowledge About the BRI’s Effects
24.3 Argumentative Framework, Chinese Investment, and BRI
24.4 Data and Methodology
24.5 Some Insights on the BRI’s Impact on Democracy and Human Rights
24.6 Discussion
References
25 The Belt and Road Initiative and Autocracy Promotion as Elements of China’s Grand Strategy
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Locating Autocracy Promotion in China’s Grand Strategy
25.3 Varieties of Autocracy Promotion by China
25.4 The Belt and Road Initiative and Autocracy Promotion
25.5 Conclusion
References
26 European democracy’s Response to the BRI
26.1 Introduction
26.2 China’s White Paper and Democracy that Works
26.3 Europe’s Response to the BRI
26.4 The Glocal Response to the BRI
26.5 The BRI’s Impact on Governance
26.6 Conclusion
References
Part III Future Research and Debates
27 Balkanization Instead of Eurasianism: Fragmented Technological Governance Across the OSCE Domain and Its Implications
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Technological Governance in Eurasia
27.3 External Technological Players in the Region
27.4 (Tech) Competition or “Balkanization” Ahead?
27.5 The Role of the OSCE in Global Tech Competition
27.6 Digital Policies and Politics in the Central Asian Nations
27.7 Balkanization Instead of Eurasianism: Implication and What the OSCE Can Do
References
28 Exploring Heritage Diplomacy: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) an the Western Balkans
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Intertwining Approaches in Diplomacy: Heritage and Culture
28.3 China’s BRI: “A Nearby Neighbor is Better than a Distant Relative”
28.4 HD in the WB
28.5 Conclusion
References