Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores the evolution and processes of regionalism in Central Asia, focusing on the formation and consolidation of regionalidentities within their unique historical, socio-political, and cultural contexts. Drawing on diverse theoretical approaches, the articleexamines the legacy of Soviet-era regional policies and their impact on post-independence regional identity formation. It highlights howregionalism in Central Asia has oscillated between ethnic and civic conceptions, reflecting historical legacies and the challenges ofglobalization. The analysis emphasizes the need for an inclusive vision that accommodates ethnic and cultural diversity while fosteringpluralist democracy and regional cooperation. The research wounderscores the interplay of historical narratives, cultural revival, andpolitical transformations in shaping regional identities and suggests pathways for sustainable social cohesion and stability
Source: UzMU xabarlari
Author: Nivedita Das KUNDU
Institution: Uzbek State University of World Languages
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411317100