| ID | 112866 |
| Title Proper | China, Russia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation |
| Other Title Information | blessing or curse for new regionalism in Central Asia? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Naarajarvi, Teemu |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper discusses China and Russia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian regional organisation established in 2001 and consisting of China, Russia and the four Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. I argue that while the two largest members of the SCO are essential to the organisation, they at the same time prevent the SCO from becoming a more comprehensive regional organisation. Moreover, the actions and presence of China and Russia in Central Asia, together with inherently inauspicious characteristics of the region when compared to the post-Cold War new regionalist thinking, hinder the overall regionalisation in the area. However, regionalisation, hopefully in time leading to greater regional cooperation in Central Asia, is very much in the interests of Europe and the European Union (EU) as a potential peaceful way forward in the development of the region. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asia Europe Journal Vol. 10, No.2-3; Jul 2012: p.113-126 |
| Journal Source | Asia Europe Journal Vol. 10, No.2-3; Jul 2012: p.113-126 |
| Key Words | China ; Russia ; Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ; Central Asia ; European Union |