RUSSIA’S POLICY IN CENTRAL ASIA DURING THE PUTIN ERA

Authors : Abulkhairkhan ZHUNISBEK

Pages : 39-50

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Publication Date : 2019-07-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The period immediately after the end of the Cold War insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1991–1999); is  often viewed as post-imperial and marked by Russia’s loss of the areas  it once dominated. During Boris Yeltsin’s presidency, Moscow’s foreign  policy was largely driven by a Euro-Atlanticist concept that put the  post-Soviet countries, including those in Central Asia, on the periphery  of its interests. In contrast, Vladimir Putin after his accession to power  adopted a “multipolar world” concept of foreign policy, envisaging the  Kremlin’s dominance in the Eurasian heartland. This article employs empirical  studies of cause-effect relationships that discuss the evolution of  Russia’s foreign policy orienteers. In particular, it looks into the question  of what Vladimir Putin aimed to achieve in Central Asia and whether he  managed to accomplish his goals. The article argues that the geopolitical  considerations are the main determinants of Russia’s approach to Central  Asia, with other factors like security and policies towards the Russian  community being distinctive to each state separately.
Keywords : Russia, Central Asia, multipolar world, foreign policy, vladimir putin