Influence but not Power (Yet)- Decolonial developments in the Caucasus, Central and North Asia
Abstract
Russia s invasion of Ukraine set in motion unprecedented developments in societies with history of Russian rule. Previously marginalized decolonial discussions and practices across the countries formerly under Moscow s control, non-Slavic parts of modern Russia, and diaspora communities outside Russia spilled into the mainstream. Decolonial perspectives are flourishing in academic, activist, business, and political groups. They challenge both Russian imperial legacies of russification and Russia s image as a regional power. Yet, to date, we lack a full understanding of the scope and character of the decolonial changes in the Caucasus, Central and North Asia. How extensive are these developments among the general population? As these changes have the potential to profoundly reshape Russia s power and influence in the places it once controlled, or is controlling currently, developing a nuanced understanding of the decolonial developments is essential for those working to formulate new diplomatic and security approaches to non-Slavic parts of the former USSR, including Russia itself. Academically, this work will contribute to post-colonial studies, secondary effects of contemporary imperial wars, and IR theorization on transnational power and influence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 06, 2025
- Source ID
- FA95502410306
Entities
People
- Azamat Junisbai
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Pitzer College
- United States Air Force