Region
Scope & Guideline
Connecting historical insights with contemporary issues.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Regional Politics and Governance:
The journal consistently examines the nature of political authority and governance structures in various regions, particularly in Central Asia and the post-Soviet space. This includes analyses of authoritarian regimes, governance challenges, and the role of regional powers. - Cultural and Ethnic Identities:
A significant focus is placed on the interplay between culture and identity, especially in relation to ethnicity and nationalism. The journal explores how cultural narratives shape regional identities and the implications for social cohesion and political legitimacy. - Socio-Economic Dynamics:
The journal investigates the socio-economic factors affecting regions, including corporate social responsibility, public sector accounting, and the impacts of historical legacies on contemporary economic practices. - Historical Contexts and Memory:
Research often delves into historical contexts, particularly the legacy of the Soviet Union and its impact on current regional dynamics. This includes studies on collective memory, historical narratives, and their influence on present-day identities. - Urban and Rural Studies:
The journal addresses urbanism and rural development, exploring how regional characteristics shape urban planning, cultural practices, and community engagement in various contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Authoritarianism and Governance:
Recent papers increasingly focus on the varieties and degrees of authoritarianism, particularly in Central Asia. This theme addresses the complexities of governance in authoritarian regimes and the nuances of power dynamics in these regions. - Impact of Conflict on Identity:
The journal is placing greater emphasis on the effects of conflict, such as the war in Ukraine, on regional identities and socio-political structures. This theme is crucial for understanding how conflict shapes narratives and cultural identities in affected regions. - Decolonial Perspectives:
There is a growing interest in decolonial approaches to architecture, urbanism, and cultural studies, particularly in post-Soviet contexts. This theme seeks to reclaim and reinterpret regional identities and histories through a decolonial lens. - Migration and Gender Dynamics:
Research focusing on migration patterns, particularly among Central Asian migrants, and their gendered experiences is emerging. This underscores the importance of understanding migration not just as a demographic shift but as a complex interplay of social and cultural factors. - Environmental and Political Ecologies:
The journal is increasingly addressing the political ecologies of regions, particularly in relation to environmental challenges and their socio-political ramifications. This reflects a broader trend in academia to link environmental issues with regional governance and identity.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Nationalism Studies:
Papers focusing exclusively on traditional forms of nationalism are becoming less frequent, suggesting a shift toward more nuanced understandings of identity that incorporate transnational and multicultural perspectives. - Economic Development Models:
Research centered on traditional economic development models specific to the post-Soviet states appears to be waning. This may indicate a move towards examining more complex socio-economic interactions and global influences on regional economies. - Static Historical Analysis:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that engage in purely static historical analyses without connecting them to contemporary issues. This trend reflects a growing emphasis on dynamic historical narratives that inform current regional and cultural identities.
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