CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2023
| Author | Aigerim Zholdas |
|---|---|
| Title | Who Decides Counterterrorism Measures In Central Asia? Case of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan |
| Summary | This paper examines the counterterrorism policies of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It explores the influence of Russia, China, the United States of America (USA) as well as international organizations such as the United Nations (UN), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Shanghai Cooperation (SCO) and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Drawing on policy documents, government states, and secondary literature, the study reveals that the counterterrorism policies of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are the product of referring to third parties as their reference group in accordance with the reference group perspective theory. To investigate this, Dongen’s model was used. The model classified the counterterrorism policies of China, Russia, and the USA and linked them with the resemblance of the measures of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan’s models. As a result, it shows that Kyrgyzstan has a higher tendency to cooperate with the West, especially with the UN and the OSCE, whereas Kazakhstan displays a balanced approach and draws influences from a variety of players. This is explained by a combination of historical, cultural, and geopolitical elements, as well as Kyrgyzstan's dedication to democratic principles and a quest for aid in resolving security issues in the area. The paper emphasizes the role of international organizations in providing member nations with technical help, training, and support while highlighting the significance of regional dynamics in determining counterterrorism policy. |
| Supervisor | Bogaards Matthijs |
| Department | Political Science MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2023/zholdas_aigerim.pdf |
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