By Semanur Öncü Abstract In recent years, the ideologies and capacities of states, as well as the visions and competencies of leaders, have emerged as pivotal elements in the realm of international relations. China’s current leader, Xi Jinping,Continue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis – The role of Central Asia in China’s foreign policy strategy”

By Semanur Öncü Abstract The Organization of Turkic States is evolving into a pivotal union with a growing impact on the Eurasian landscape. The ever-changing structure of the international system increases the importance of regional integration initiatives onContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis –Partnership and Cooperation within the scope of the Organization of Turkic States”

By Semanur Öncü Abstract In the aftermath of the Cold War, the ascendant influence of the United States in Central Asia was perceived as a threat by China, which prompted Beijing to seek collaboration with Russia. The objectiveContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis – Relations between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and China”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract In the 21st century, China has emerged as a significant player in the Middle East, reflecting its expanding economic and strategic interests. Following an ideologically based foreign policy during the Mao Zedong era, ChinaContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis – China’s relations with Middle Eastern countries in the 21st century”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract This analysis examines Russia’s Central Asia policy during the Putin era. To provide context, it is necessary to briefly discuss the pre-Putin era. Prior to the collapse of the USSR, Russia’s Central Asia policyContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Russian’s policy in Central Asia since 2000”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract Central Asia is strategically important for the European Union (EU) due to its location, role in connecting Europe and Asia, security concerns, proximity to Afghanistan, abundant energy resources, and market potential. The EU hasContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-European Union’s Central Asia strategy”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract In the post-Cold War era, when the United States was the only superpower, Iraq was one of the countries that first attracted the attention of the United States. In the 1990s, the US-led coalitionContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-After 2003: Iraq’s reconstruction process”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract In the post-Cold War era, when the United States was the only superpower, Iraq was one of the countries that first attracted the attention of the United States. In the 1990s, the US-led coalitionContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-After 2003: Iraq’s reconstruction process”

By Semanu Öncü Abstrakt Technology has been of paramount importance in the history of mankind. It is undeniable that technology has played a central role at crucial points in history. Technology is a powerful tool that not onlyContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-China and the US in the artificial intelligence arena: The new face of global competition”

The international conference of Dawn of Eurasia is the 6th Edition of the successful conferences on Eurasian studies organized by the Eurasia Center of John von Neumann University. We invite PhD, MA and BA students whose research areaContinue reading “VI. DAWN OF EURASIA CONFERENCE-Call for Registration”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract After declaring independence in 1991, Kazakhstan implemented economic reforms under the leadership of President Nazarbayev. These steps included the transition to a free market economy by reducing state intervention in markets, privatizing industries andContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Economic development of Kazakstan”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract Central Asia, still struggling with the problems caused by the planned borders drawn by the USSR, has become an important region where global powers are fighting for supremacy. The world powers have sought toContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Relations between European Union and Kyrgyzstan: The development of cooperation and the basic stage of political”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract Turkish-Russian relations are not only a regional issue, but also an important topic within the general dynamics of international relations. Throughout history, relations between the two countries have not been limited to their immediateContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-The future of the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Russia: regional strategies and objectives”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract In 1991, with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the period of independence began for the Central Asian republics. However, this period was full of political, economic and social difficulties, especially for the CentralContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Relations between Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract The aim of this study is to analyse the cooperation and relations between Türkiye and the Central Asian republics in recent years and to focus on the developments during this period and the futureContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Türkiye and Central Asia: Strategic alliances shaping the future”

by Semanur Öncü Abstract The Fergana Valley, located in the centre of Central Asia and shared by Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, is of great importance to all countries in the region. Although there are water resources in thisContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Problematic region in Central Asia: The Fergana Valley”

Abstract In its latest analysis, the Eurasia Center investigates the food security crisis in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the recent agreement between the United Nations and Turkey, as well as its potential impact.Continue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/25. – An agreement was reached on resuming grain deliveries to Ukraine”

Abstract In the spring of 2022, Sri Lanka’s external debt reached a level that brought the state close to bankruptcy, resulting in a protracted and extremely severe political and economic crisis. The solution to this crisis will involveContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/24. – Sri Lanka on the brink of bankruptcy: the anatomy of a crisis”

Abstract The referendum on constitutional reform implemented in Kazakhstan was called several months after the unrest earlier in the year. The demonstrations in early January – which began as a peaceful protest against fuel price increases – quicklyContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/23. – The Situation in Kazakhstan After the Constitutional Reform”

Abstract There are increasing reports about the formation of a new military alliance in the Middle East. This would be a significant development, if only because Israel would then also be represented in the group already referred toContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/22. – Defense cooperation in the Middle East”

Abstract On July 8, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech in Nara. Abe was one of the most charismatic and controversial figures in Japanese politics. Although he stepped down as prime ministerContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/21. – The Legacy of Shinzo Abe”

Abstract Thailand’s economy was one of the hardest hit during the Covid-19 pandemic. The economy shrank by 6.2% in 2020, while the average GDP growth rate of emerging and developing countries was -0.8% in the same year. WithinContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/20. – Gradual improvement in Thailand’s economy”

Abstract 28 January 2022 saw the adoption of the New Uzbekistan Development Strategy, setting a path for the development of the Uzbek economy for the next five years. The strategic document on economic development includes seven priority areas.Continue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/19. – Priorities for the New Uzbekistan Development Strategy 2022–2026”

Abstract The war in Ukraine has also drawn attention to the geopolitical importance of the Arctic. In the past, international politics had largely ignored this northern region, and interstate conflicts were extremely rare. However, the Russian-Ukrainian war hasContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/18. – China’s stance on the Arctic, in relation to the Russian-Ukrainian war”

Abstract As the third most populous country in the Southeast Asian region, the Vietnamese economy deserves attention for its international supply chains. Although the country successfully survived 2020 despite the emergence of COVID‑19, the epidemic led to aContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/17. – Vietnam’s Economy in 2022: Strong Recovery After COVID-19, with Risks on the Horizon “

Abstract China is the world’s largest importer of oil, which could decrease the global dominance of the dollar. It is no secret that Beijing intends to push back against the dominance of the U.S. dollar in a smallContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/16. – Saudi Arabia: Yuan instead of dollars?”

Abstract The Indian economy recovered quickly after the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. Later, the IMF estimated GDP growth for the year 2021 at 8.5%, while rating agency Moody’s expected 7.9%. Since then, the numbersContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/15. – Healthy recovery: the economy of India between 2021 and 2023”

Abstract This analysis focuses on the growing food security crisis in the Middle East and North Africa. The coronavirus epidemic has highlighted vulnerabilities in global supply chains, public health systems, and food and energy security. The Russian invasionContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/13. – Food crisis in the MENA region”

Abstract Rare earth metals are the essential, irreplaceable materials powering most modern technology. Since 1985, China has systematically gained near complete control over the global supply chain. With the development of China’s economy over the decades, its leadersContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/12. – Are rare earths the new oil?”

Abstract Indonesia is the dominant country in Southeast Asia, and its economic development will affect the future of the entire region. Covid-19 also had a severe economic impact on Indonesia, but signs of a stable recovery were evidentContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/11. – The Indonesian Economy After Covid-19: Continued Recovery in the Shadow of Geopolitical Tensions”

Abstract The Chinese economy grew by 8.1% in 2021. Growth in the fourth quarter was 4.0%, exceeding earlier estimates by analysts who had predicted an average GDP of 3.6% for the final quarter of the year. The yearContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/10. – Balancing the effects of the Ukrainian war: the development of the Chinese economy in 2022”

Abstract Oil has remained a key energy source in the 21st century, and price volatility is having a significant impact on the economies of countries around the world. At the time of the pandemic, demand for oil plummetedContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/9. –  The Effects of Oil Price Volatility on the Economies of the Middle East and the Great Powers”

Abstract The Caspian Sea region is one of the world’s oldest oil producing areas, which is expanding and becoming an increasingly important global energy source. The region has significant oil and gas reserves, both in the coastal areasContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/8. – About the importance of energy resources in the Caspian Sea in the light of the Russian-Ukrainian war”

Abstract Japan is one of the largest and most developed economies in the world, with a well-educated and hard-working workforce, and its population makes it one of the largest consumer markets in the world in terms of sizeContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/7. –  The economy of Japan”

Abstract While the world economy is recovering from the coronavirus outbreak, it has recently been shaken by the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war, which is also affecting the economic development of India, a global player. The rise inContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/6. – The Indian Economy in the Spring of 2022 in the Light of the Russia-Ukraine War”

Abstract Turkey’s position in the world economy has undergone fundamental changes over the past decade. London-based Standard Chartered, a multinational banking and financial services company predicts that Turkey will become the world’s fifth-largest economy by 2030, which, givenContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/4. – Turkey as the gateway to East and West”

Abstract As in other countries around the world, the coronavirus epidemic has had a major impact on the economy of the Philippines. The crisis has also called into question the achievements of the Dutertenomics programme launched in 2016,Continue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/3. – The consequences of Covid-19 in the Philippines and future prospects for the development of the Philippine economy”

Abstract Several peculiarities of the Singaporean economy stand out clearly: the size of the economy, the focus on business services and technological development, and the unique exchange rate system, etc. For this reason, it is worth taking aContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/2. – Singapore’s economy in 2021 – Raising from the ashes?”

Abstract Japan is the third largest economy in the world, however, it seems that nowadays Japan has been stuck in an economic time wrap and failed to keep pace with the growth it has seen around in Asia.Continue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/1. – Where is Japan heading?”