"Central Asian Regionalism in the Vertex of the EU, Russia, and China" is a two-day event focused on the challenges and prospects for regional integration in Central Asia, particularly in the context of the competing strategies of major powers like the European Union, China, the United States, and Russia. It will feature two expert panel discussion sessions on November 14, 2024, and two academic paper sessions on November 15, 2024. 

 

Panel Sessions: The two expert panel sessions, scheduled for November 14, will be open to all interested audience members. Panelists will include regional experts from academia and policymaking, who will discuss Central Asia’s path forward in regional integration, considering both regional vectors as well as the influence of external powers like the EU, China, the U.S., and Russia.

 

With the two overarching themes of:

• Regional Integration Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects in Central Asia, and

• Influence of Global Powers on Central Asia's Regionalism,

the first panel, titled "Navigating Power Dynamics: Central Asia’s Political and Geopolitical Landscape", will explore both regional dynamics and external forces influencing regional governance, diplomatic strategies, and integration efforts within Central Asia. The second panel, titled "Building Connections: Trade, Infrastructure, and Economic Development in Central Asia", will focus on the economic aspects of regional integration and address the opportunities and challenges Central Asia faces in developing a cohesive economic framework on different fronts.

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Paper Sessions: A call for papers was issued in March 2024, and following a rigorous review process, selected authors were invited to prepare the first draft of their papers for presentation during the paper sessions of the conference, to be held on November 15. Further details about the themes and subjects can be found in the below document.