POLITICS OF PARTITION: UNDERSTANDING BORDER ISSUES IN CENTRAL ASIA
09.10.2023
International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series C. Volume 2 Issue 10
Abstract. Border disputes have long been a source of conflict and tension between nations. This paper explores the various border disputes involving Uzbekistan, with a particular focus on issues with Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. The study employs a historical analysis of the first division of Central Asian states in the early colonial period to understand the origins of these disputes. The paper presents a detailed examination of Uzbekistan’s border problems with Kyrgyzstan, particularly the complexities of enclaves and exclaves, as well as territorial problems with Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. The paper concludes with a discussion on possible solutions to these border problems, emphasizing diplomatic dialogues and international interventions.
Keywords: border demarcation, Central Asia border issues, enclaves, exclaves, regional conflicts, post-sovet states, Central Asian geopolitics
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