Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: DIEGO NOVELI VALADARES

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : DIEGO NOVELI VALADARES
DATE: 23/02/2024
TIME: 16:00
LOCAL: online
TITLE:

The dynamics of structural power in Central Asia: Russia's challenges after the end of the Soviet Union.

PAGES: 94
BIG AREA: Ciências Humanas
AREA: Ciência Política
SUBÁREA: Política Internacional
SPECIALTY: Integração Internacional, Conflito, Guerra e Paz
SUMMARY:

The present dissertation addresses the changes in power relations in Central Asia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the independence of the region's republics. The focus is on understanding the role of Russian power during Putin's administration, considering its interactions with China, the United States, the European Union, and the Central Asian countries. For this purpose, the theoretical framework of structural power proposed by Susan Strange is used, providing a comprehensive analytical basis for understanding power dynamics. The research explores both the primary and secondary structures of structural power, analyzing the strategies and interests of the actors involved. Historical events, Russian foreign policy, and international geopolitical dynamics are taken into account to assess Russian influence in the region. The adopted methodology includes document analysis and literature reviews, using a selective approach to examine the most relevant power structures in each period and considering significant events that have affected the dynamics of the relationship between Russia and Central Asia. This relationship, in turn, is marked by a considerable increase in Russian influence during the 21st century; however, it is noted that Russia is increasingly sharing spheres of influence with the growing power of China, which is gradually advancing in the Central Asian region. Finally, this study contributes to the understanding of contemporary World Political Economy by shedding light on a relatively unexplored region and providing a comprehensive and contextualized analysis of its power dynamics.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - Interno ao Programa - 1453189 - GIORGIO ROMANO SCHUTTE
Membro Titular - Examinador(a) Interno ao Programa - 2189396 - MARIA CARAMEZ CARLOTTO
Membro Titular - Examinador(a) Externo à Instituição - GABRIEL PESSIN ADAM
Membro Suplente - Examinador(a) Externo ao Programa - 2333293 - DIEGO ARAUJO AZZI