| ID | 129466 |
| Title Proper | International politics of water security in Central Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zakhirova, Leila |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article examines the international politics of water security in Central Asia with a particular focus on the level of regionalism. Are the five Central Asian states evolving into a region capable of solving water management problems on a regional basis? To examine the extent to which water has shaped the structure of Central Asian relations, I use water-related events. The empirical findings suggest that international relations of the Central Asian states are characterised by at least two sets of triads rather than a singular region. The presence of regional fragmentation is likely to exacerbate existing disputes over water and possibly destabilise the region. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol.65, No.10; December 2013: p.1994-2013 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol.65, No.10; December 2013: p.1994-2013 |
| Key Words | Water Conflicts ; Water Security ; International Politics ; Central Asia ; International Relations ; International Cooperation ; Structural Management ; Regional Fragmentation |