Central Asia – Global South?
Localizing a Region
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
Spatial concepts reflect power relations and shape them. Central Asia is usually assigned to the post-Soviet space. In Central Asia research, the region is rarely seen as part of the Global South and postcolonial studies rarely consider the five states. Instead, analytical concepts that tend to obscure an understanding of politics and society in Central Asia are applied to the region. In addition, the region has often been seen as a mere hub for the great powers, while the five states have rarely been seen as actors in international politics. However, there are signs that this is changing – in politics and academia.
(Osteuropa 8-10/2024, pp. 35–42)