Overview

The European Union has developed a range of instruments to promote democracy and human rights worldwide. However, the success of its democratization efforts remains questionable in countries that lack an EU membership perspective. The case of post-soviet Central Asia, where the EU declares democracy promotion among its key priorities yet is confronted with unfavorable domestic conditions for democratization and often fails to follow through, is an eye-opening example. Vera Axyonova's study offers the first comprehensive evaluation of the micro-level effects of the EU engagement in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan and examines the factors that have made the EU efforts more or less successful in Central Asia.

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Author:   Vera Axyonova
Publisher:   ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Imprint:   ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Volume:   11
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.562kg
ISBN:  

9783838206943

ISBN 10:   3838206940
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   07 December 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Foreword 1. Introduction 2. European Union as an External Democracy Promoter: Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations 3. Evaluation of EU Democracy Promotion: A Framework for Analysis 4. The EU Sanctions Against Uzbekistan 5. Structured Human Rights Dialogues 6. The Institution Building and Partnership Programme and the 7. Conclusion References Annex I: List of Expert Interviews Annex II: IBPP Projects implemented in Kyrgyzstan in 2002-2009 Annex III: IBPP Projects implemented in Uzbekistan in 2003-2010 Annex IV: EIDHR Regional Projects implemented in Central Asia in 2003-2010 Annex V: EIDHR Macro- and Micro-Projects (CBSS) implemented in Kyrgyzstan in 2004-2010

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An insightful and refreshing analysis of the European democratization strategy in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. A must-read for all those interested in understanding the very limited success of EU democratization tools in Central Asia and the challenges that European institutions face in their promotion of a value-based agenda. -- Marlene Laruelle, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University

Vera Axyonova's book offers an insightful and refreshing analysis of the European democratization strategy in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The book is a must-read for all those interested in understanding the very limited success of EU democratization tools in Central Asia and the challenges that European institutions face in their promotion of a value-based agenda. -Marlene Laruelle, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University

Author Information

Vera Axyonova is a researcher at the Centre for Intercultural and European Studies, Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Gemany, and an associate researcher with the Fundacion para las Relaciones Internacionales y el Dialogo Exterior (FRIDE) in Madrid, Spain.

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