Central Asia Harvard List: August 2007

Friday, August 24, 2007

PUBL.- Reassessing Andijan: The Road to Restoring U.S.-Uzbek Relations, AbduMannob Polat

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PUBL.- Reassessing Andijan: Road to Restoring U.S.-Uzbek Relations, A. Polat

The full paper (25 pages, including Forword by Jamestown President
Glen Howard, Author's Bio, and Endnotes) can be downloaded for free at
the following URL:
http://www.jamestown.org/docs/Jamestown-Andijan.pdf

Below is Jamestown's Press-release:

The Jamestown Foundation has released a new Occasional Paper titled
"Reassessing Andijan: The Road to Restoring U.S.-Uzbek Relations." The
paper is authored by AbduMannob Polat, former Director of the Central
Asian Human Rights Information Network of the U.S. NGO Union of
Councils, ex-chairman of the Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan and
former member of the Birlik political party. The paper chronicles the
events before and after the May 2005 tragedy in Andijan, unearthing
new facts about the uprising and how the United States made a hasty
decision to distance itself from an important geostrategic partner,
basing its decision upon unclear facts and information surrounding the
event that have resulted in the loss of an important ally of the U.S.
in Eurasia.

With an uncanny and unusual level of objectivity and diligence, Polat
examines the United States' immediate reaction to Uzbekistan's
handling of the tragedy in Andijan, calling into question the
responses of both U.S. policymakers and the Western media who were
quick to mislabel the events there. The rapid condemnation of the
Uzbek government ultimately led to a souring in relations when no
independent analysis had been conducted by outside independent
observers. Being both a human rights activist and a victim of human
rights violations, Polat brings seldom discussed facts and positions
to light in his paper, and calls for a reexamination of U.S.-Uzbek
relations and the adoption of a new creative approach to dealing with
a strategically important country in Central Asia.

The full paper can be downloaded at the following URL:
http://www.jamestown.org/docs/Jamestown-Andijan.pdf

Founded in 1984, The Jamestown Foundation is an independent,
non-partisan research institution dedicated to providing timely
information concerning critical political and strategic developments
in China, Russia, Eurasia and the Greater Middle East. Jamestown
produces five periodic publications: Eurasia Daily Monitor, Terrorism
Monitor, Terrorism Focus, Chechnya Weekly and China Brief. Jamestown
research and analysis is available to the public free-of-charge via
Jamestown's website, www.jamestown.org.

AbduMannob Polat (Po'lat), Independent Consultant
5606 Eastbourne Drive, Springfield, VA, 22151-1607
Phone/Fax: (1) 703.426-9637 - home office, (1) 571.344-3013 - cell.

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LECTURE- Jewish & Christian Traditions among Nomads of Central Asia, Santa Monica, Aug. 29

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LECTURE- Jewish & Christian Traditions among Nomads of Central Asia, Sta Monica

Posted by: Richard Hewitt <manasepic@yahoo.com>

Jewish & Christian Traditions among Nomads of Central Asia: "Beyond Archetypes"

Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Main Branch Library, Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium

7:00-8:30 pm, Aug. 29, 2007

By author Richard Hewitt

The traditions in question are taken primarily from the Kyrgyz of
Northern Kyrgyzstan and their epic "Manas."

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Thursday, August 23, 2007

JOB- Caucasus Research Resource Center Country Director/Azerbaijan

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JOB- Caucasus Research Resource Center Country Director/Azerbaijan

Posted by: Farid Guliyev <fareedaz@yahoo.com>

Caucasus Research Resource Center Azerbaijan
A Program of the Eurasia Foundation

Invites applications for the position of Country Director/ Azerbaijan

Title: Country Director.

Position: Full-time position (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. );
occasional weekend work and occasional regional travel required.

Reports to: CRRC Regional Director (based in Tbilisi )
Start Date: October 1, 2007 (preceded by one-month occasional training).

Position Summary: The CRRC Country Director/Azerbaijan directs the
work of one center in a regional network of resource and training
centers established in the capital cities of Armenia, Azerbaijan and
Georgia with the goal of strengthening social science research and
public policy analysis in the South Caucasus. The Country Director
serves as the primary local representative, decision-maker, and
spokesperson for local CRRC programs. The position offers a
competitive salary and exceptional opportunities for professional
development.

The Country Director:

- Oversees the activities of the local center, including recruitment,
appointments, procurement and IT Lab and Library
- Develops programs, including innovative research projects
- Directs the local development of CRRC training packages
- Manages locally the CRRC annual Household Survey and the CRRC
Research Publication Fellowship program
- Maintains relationships with all partners and beneficiaries, boards
and other governance bodies
- Initiates and oversees financial expenditures; manages and monitors
the Center budget within approved levels
- Works in close cooperation with others, including the regional
office, to develop fundraising to engage in further projects
- Fulfills other relevant duties as assigned by CRRC Regional Director

Requirements:

- Advanced degree (minimum master's or equivalent) in social sciences
or public policy/administration, preferably from European or North
American university;
- Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies;
- At least five years of progressive experience in managing and
implementing programs in an international organization and/or
educational/research institution;
- Social research/public policy analysis skills as evidenced by
research experience;
- Teaching experience and/or experience in design and organization of
trainings;
- Fluency in Azerbaijani, English and Russian;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as
presentation skills;
- Superior leadership skills;
- Independent and creative thinking;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Strong intercultural communication skills.
- Local citizenship and permanent residency.

Preferences:

- Degree in one of the following disciplines: Economics, Political
Science, Sociology, Public Administration, and Public Policy
- Expertise in one of the following areas: Social Research
Methodology, Quantitative Analysis, Policy Analysis
- Knowledge of statistical software (Stata, SPSS, SAS, etc.)
- Knowledge of online distance education systems
- Fundraising experience
- Strong commitment to strengthening social science research and
public policy analysis in Azerbaijan.

About CRRC: The Caucasus Research Resource Centers program (CRRC) is
a network of resource and training centers established in the capital
cities of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia with the goal of
strengthening social science research and public policy analysis in
the South Caucasus. A partnership between the Carnegie Corporation of
New York, the Eurasia Foundation, and local universities, the CRRC
network offers scholars and practitioners stable opportunities for
integrated research, training and collaboration in the region.
Offering advanced training in research methodology, CRRC also funds
research fellowships and conducts a comprehensive annual Household
Survey. For more details, please see www.crrc.az.

Applications will be accepted until 23:59 on August 19, 2007. Please
submit CV with cover letter in English via e-mail to
crrc.applications@gmail.com. Only short listed candidates will be
contacted for an interview.

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PUBL.- A Grammar of Modern Uyghur, Frederick De Jong

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PUBL.- A Grammar of Modern Uyghur, Frederick De Jong

Posted by: Frederick De Jong <frederick.dejong@let.uu.nl>

A Grammar of Modern Uyghur
by
Frederick De Jong
(Utrecht University, The Netherlands)

Modern Uyghur is a Turkic language which is predominantly spoken in
the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of
China. It belongs to the Eastern or Chaghatay branch of the Turkic
languages.

Few texts exist which can be used for learning Modern Uyghur, which is
one of the least researched Turkic languages. This grammar is the
first English-based learning grammar for this language. It is
partially Latin-based while is also uses categorizations rooted in the
work of Chaghatay grammarians. It pays attention to dialect forms when
these forms are on the way to become part of the standard written
language. To facilitate its use, an index of the elements of grammar
covered, and an English-Uyghur vocabulary are included at the end of
this book.

By mastering its contents and by carefully going through the numerous
examples, the student should be able to read Uyghur publications with
the aid of a dictionary. At the same time, this grammar can be used
fruitfully as the basis for Uyghur courses at all levels. In
conjunction with the study of Frederick De Jong et al., Uyghur: A
Manual for Conversation (Utrecht: Houtsma 2005) and the accompanying
audio-CD, basic conversational skills can be acquired.

A Grammar of Modern Uyghur,
Frederick De Jong,
Utrecht 2007 (290 pages),
ISBN 978-90-801040-8-2,
is a Houtsma publication.

See www.houtsmastichting.nl

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS- Research & Teaching Fellowships at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek

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CALL FOR APPL.- Research & Teaching Fellowships at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek

Posted by: Tim Epkenhans <t.epkenhans@osce-academy.net>

Call for Applications

Two Research & Teaching Fellowships at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Application Deadline: 15 September 2007

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a public foundation designed to promote
and enhance the principles and aims of the OSCE in the Central Asian
region. Located in Bishkek, the OSCE Academy is strongly embedded in
the wider Central Asian academic and political context and follows a
distinctive regional approach in its activities. The Academy is
looking for two research and teaching fellows in the MA Program
Political Science for the spring semester 2008.

Requirements:

The qualified candidate holds at least an MA/MSc but preferably a PhD
degree in Political Science or a related field and has teaching experience.

The fellowship has the following terms and components:

1) A teaching assignment of a course on either Topics in Comparative
Politics (for instance Processes and Institution) or Topics in
International Relations (for instance Development Studies and
Political Economy). These are a 3 credit hour courses, meeting twice a
week for 90 min sessions from January 14, 2008 through May 30, 2008
(with a break in March). The period of contract is from January 1 to
May 31, 2008. Additionally, we expect the fellow to spend 6 hours per
week for personal preparation to the courses with lecture/seminar
notes, preparation of assignments, and grading/evaluation of students.

2) The fellowship also includes office hours for students, 4 hours a
week. Depending on other events at the Academy, such as workshops,
conferences, meetings, research presentations, 2-4 hours of additional
time will be needed.

4) Overall, the commitment at the Academy will not exceed the load of
20 hours per week. However, due to the nature of an academic
environment, the load may vary from about 15 to 25 hours per week.
During the rest of the time, the fellows are encouraged to conduct
their research and will receive full support of the Academy and our
partners. We expect the fellows to present their research to the
students and the greater audience during the fellowship period with us.

The OSCE Academy will provide/cover - a) Economy class roundtrip
airfare from the city of current residence to Bishkek; b) Entry visa
expenses to Kyrgyzstan, if any; c) Housing will be provided by the
Academy; d) Honorarium of 600 Euros per month for teaching the 3
credit hour course; e) 100 Euro one-time settling-in fee; f) office
space and a computer, as well as access to all of our facilities.
NOTE: The Academy will not be able to provide health insurance.

Interested applicants should submit their CV, a sample syllabus of a
previously taught class, a short summary of their research project,
and two letters of reference from people familiar with the candidate's
academic work to t.epkenhans@osce-academy.net until September 15,
2007. With any questions on this call, please contact don't hesitate us.

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is an equal-opportunity institution. It
operates on the principle of non-discrimination. All recruitment
decisions are taken on the basis of best qualification of the
candidates, with consideration of regional and gender balance.

Dr. Tim Epkenhans
Director
OSCE Academy
Bishkek - Kyrgyz Republic

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GRANTS- American Councils Title VIII Grants for Research Spring & Summer 2008

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GRANTS- American Councils Title VIII Grants for Research Spring & Summer 2008

Posted by: Sheila Dawes <sdawes@americancouncils.org>

American Councils is pleased to announce that applications for its
2008-2009 Research Scholar Program are now available. Applications for
spring and summer programs are due October 1; applications for fall
and academic year programs are due January 15.

The American Councils Research Scholar Program provides full support
for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to
conduct policy-relevant research for three to nine months in Belarus,
Central Asia, Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova.
Scholars may apply for support for research in more than one country
during a single trip, provided they intend to work in the field for a
total of three to nine months.

[Post-doctoral scholars interested in policy-relevant, field-based
research in Central Asia and the South Caucasus should apply for the
Title VIII Special Initiatives Fellowship. Graduate students, faculty,
and post-doctoral scholars interested in advanced language instruction
in addition to support for field research in Belarus, Central Asia,
Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova should apply for the
Title VIII Combined Research and Language Training program.]

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Research Scholar
fellowships, administered by American Councils, ranges from $5,000 to
$25,000. Typical awards include:
- International roundtrip airfare from the scholar's home city to
his/her host city overseas
- Academic affiliation at a leading local university
- Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
guarantee timely visa registration
- Opportunity for housing with a local host family
- A living stipend
- Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
required by research
- Health insurance of up to $100,000 per accident or illness
- Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices
throughout the region, including in-country orientation and 24-hour
emergency aid

Application Requirements: Scholars in the social sciences and
humanities are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range
of topics receive support each year, all funded research must
contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better
understand the region and formulate effective policies within it. All
applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work,
be it in anthropology, history, international relations, political
science, or some other field.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All
competitions for funding are open and merit based. All applications
will receive consideration without regard to any non-merit factors
such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, marital status, age (with authorized exceptions), political
affiliation, or disability. Funding for this program is made available
by the U.S. Department of State's Program for the Study of Eastern
Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII).

Applications are available for download at www.americancouncils.org or
by contacting the American Councils Outbound Office.

For more information, please contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
Email: outbound@americancouncils.org
Website: www.americancouncils.org

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JOB- Program Administrative Coordinator, Washington, DC

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JOB- Program Administrative Coordinator, Washington, DC

Posted by: Olga Romanova <romanova@cubrc.org>

Posting Number: 0601632
Department: 1173-Calspan - UB Research Center (CUBRC)
Employer: Research Foundation
Position Title: Program Administrative Coordinator
Location: Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

CUBRC is seeking an administrative coordinator to support several
program efforts at its Center for International Science and Technology
Advancement (CISTA) office.

Responsibilities include management of document and data systems for
international cooperative biological research activities, supporting
project management activities of program scientific staff, and
coordination of travel, meetings, and conferences.

The place of employment is Washington, DC. Salary will be commensurate
with experience, and competitive with industry standards.

Candidates should have proficiency with standard office clerical work,
Microsoft(r) office software including word processing, spreadsheet and
database components, and excellent written and verbal communication
skills. International experience and/or familiarity with
nonproliferation and bio-defense programs will be viewed favorably. The
following areas of experience will also be advantageous: administrative
support of scientific research programs; familiarity with government
contracting; and Russian/Eastern European/Central Asian language skills.

Must be available for immediate employment.

To apply, visit the Research Foundation/UB Research Center web site at
www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu.

Select "Search Postings" in the left column of
the page, and use posting reference number 0601632 to find this job
advertisement and application submission instructions.

Olga Romanova
Administrative Assistant
CUBRC
1111 19th Street, NW
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
romanova@cubrc.org
202.222.0408

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GRANTS- Special Initiatives Research Fellowship, Post-Doctoral Research, ACTR

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GRANTS- Special Initiatives Research Fellowship, Post-Doctoral Research, ACTR

Posted by: Sheila Dawes <sdawes@americancouncils.org>

American Councils (ACTR) is pleased to announce that applications for
its 2008-2009 Special Initiatives Research Fellowship are now
available. Applications for spring and summer programs are due
October 1; applications for fall and academic year programs are due
January 15.

The Special Initiatives Research Fellowship, available through
American Councils, offers post-doctoral scholars and faculty up to
$35,000 for field-based, policy-relevant research in Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Uzbekistan. Applicants may apply to conduct research in more than
one country but must plan to spend at least four months in the region overall.

With its extensive network of offices and staff throughout Central
Asia and the Caucasus, American Councils is uniquely suited to assist
scholars in the field with travel, visas, academic affiliations,
archive access, insurance, and logistical support.

Eligibility: Applicants to the Special Initiatives Fellowship must:
- Hold a Ph.D. in a policy-relevant field
- Possess sufficient language skills to carry out their proposed research
- Plan to spend at least four months conducting research in the region
- Plan to begin their projects no later than June 1, 2008 if applying
on the October 1, 2007 deadline (spring and summer programs) and no
later than December 31, 2008 if applying on the January 15, 2008
deadline (fall and academic year programs)
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. All applications will
receive consideration without regard to any non-merit factors such as
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
marital status, age (with authorized exceptions), political
affiliation, or disability.

Funding for the program is made available by the U.S. Department of
State's Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent
States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII).

Applications are available for download at www.americancouncils.org or
by contacting the American Councils Outbound Office.

For more information, please contact:
Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
Email: outbound@americancouncils.org
Website: www.americancouncils.org

Sheila Dawes
Eurasia Study Coordinator
Russia and Eurasia Outbound Office
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
phone: 202-833-7522
fax: 202-833-7523
www.acrussiaabroad.org
www.americancouncils.org

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PROG. INFO.- Intensive Language Study Programs in Central Asia, Spring Semester 2008

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PROG. INFO.- Intensive Language Study Programs in Central Asia,
Spring Semester 2008

Posted by: Sheila Dawes <sdawes@americancouncils.org>

Fellowships available for spring semester language study in Central Asia:

U.S. graduate students and advanced undergraduates are eligible for
full and partial fellowships to study on the American Councils for
International Education: ACTR/ACCELS Eurasian Regional Language Program.
The program provides graduate students, advanced undergraduates,
scholars, and professionals intensive individualized instruction in
the languages of Eurasia. Participants may in enroll in semester,
academic year, or summer programs. All courses are conducted by
expert faculty from leading local universities and educational
institutions. Students with at least two years of college-level
instruction in Russian or the host-country language are eligible to
apply to the program.

Academic programs are tailored to the individual student's language
level, and provide approximately fifteen hours per week of in-class
instruction in the target language. Courses in history, literature,
and politics are also available for advanced speakers. Other program
features include peer tutoring, housing with local host families, and
graduate- or undergraduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College.

Applications for the spring 2008 semester program are due October 15;
applications are now available for download on the American Councils
website, www.americancouncils.org.

Recent program participants have studied:
Azeri in Baku;
Buryat in Ulan Ude;
Georgian and Chechen in Tbilisi;
Kazakh in Almaty;
Romanian/Moldovan in Chisinau;
Tajik, Persian, and Uzbek in Dushanbe; and
Ukrainian in Kiev

Programs also available for the study of: Armenian, Kyrgyz, Pashto,
Tatar, Turkmen, Tuvan, and Yakut. (Students seeking to study languages
not listed here should contact the American Councils Outbound Office
(202) 833-7522.) Please note that some languages are offered in more
than one country.

Full and partial fellowships are available through American Councils
from U.S. Department of State (Title VIII) and U.S. Department of
Education (Fulbright-Hays) grant support. Recent participants have also
received substantial fellowship support from the Institute of
International Education (IIE), the Benjamin A. Gilman International
Scholarship, and the U.S. Department of Education Title VI (FLAS).

Application deadlines:
Spring Semester: October 15
Summer Program: March 1
Fall Semester/Academic Year Program: April 1

For more information and an application, please contact:
Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
Email: outbound@americancouncils.org
Website: www.americancouncils.org

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PHOTO EXHIBITION- Changing Cultural Landscape of Central Asia

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PHOTO EXHIBITION- Changing Cultural Landscape of Central Asia

Posted by: Rafis Abazov <polra99@hotmail.com>

Tuesday, September 04-Friday September 28, 2007
Harriman Institute, International Affairs Building, 12th floor

Photographs by Rafis Abazov

This photo exhibition presents a series of pictures taken by Rafis
Abazov during his trips to Central Asia in 2005, 2006 and 2007 for his
book The Culture and Customs of the Central Asian Republics (2007) and
forthcoming book on Central Asian history.

The photo exhibit illustrates most recent cultural changes that the
region, once called the "jewel of the Great Silk Road," experienced
during last 3-4 years. After a decade of a steep decline and
negligence of the 1990s, the Central Asian artistic communities
benefited from the double-digit economic growth and inflow of the
investments and oil windfall. A post-Soviet new generation of artists
attempts at integrating traditional cultural heritage, which has
unique historical, cosmological and metaphysical roots in the
interchange on the Great Silk Road, and a modern artistic expressions
of the globalized world.

The exhibition includes both published and unpublished photos. In
addition it also presents some rare images from 19th century Central Asia

About the photographer

Rafis Abazov, is an adjunct assistant Professor, Harriman Institute at
Columbia University. His teaching interests cover modern politics,
social, cultural and economic development in Third World countries
with focus on Central Asia. Dr. Abazov was contracted as a consultant
for different projects, including the Freedom House's Nations in
Transit project, the annual reports of Transition-On-Line on
Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. He has written four books and
a number of other publications on economic and political development
in Eurasia. His most recent book "The Culture and Customs of the
Central Asian Republics" was published in January 2007.

Opening Reception: Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Location: Harriman Institute,
International Affairs Building,,
Columbia University
420 West 118th Street, NY 10027
http://www.harrimaninstitute.org/events/exhibits.html

For further info and questions, please contact Rafis Abazov
ra2044@columbia.edu
Or Alla Rachkov ar2052@columbia.edu

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PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 4, 2007

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PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 4, 2007

Posted by: Murad Esenov <murad.esenov@worldmail.se>

Please find the contents of no. 4(45), 2007 of the 'Central Asia and the
Caucasus' journal (in English and Russian) below. The issue will be
published in late August.

Central Asia and the Caucasus
Journal of Social and Political Studies
No. 4 (46), 2007

In this Issue:

Energy Policy

Gulnur Rakhmatulina. Some Solutions to the Central Asian Region's Energy
Cooperation Problems

Alexander Arkhangelskiy. Prospects for Energy Interaction within the SCO

Demur Chomakhidze. Georgia: Natural Energy Resources

U.S.'s Policy in Central Eurasia: Specific and Prospects

Azeem Ibrahim. Evolving United States Policy toward the Caspian Region: A
Delicate Balance

Murat Laumulin. U.S. Strategy and Policy in Central Asia

Maxim Braterskiy. American Policy in Central Asia and Russia's Interests

Leonid Bondarets. American Military Presence in Kyrgyzstan: Problems and
Possible Repercussions (as of June 2007)

Rashid Abdullo. U.S. Policy in Tajikistan: from Recognition of Its
Independence to Partnership

Regional Security

Rustam Mamedov. Military-Political Activity in the Caspian in the
Post-Soviet Period (Legal Aspects)

Kirk Gusta, Lasha Tchantouridze. Up from the Montreux: Submarines for
Georgia, and NATO's Future in the Black Sea

Regional Politics

Nargis Kassenova. The EU in Central Asia: Strategy in the Context of
Eurasian Geopolitics

William Johnston. Iran's Cultural Policy in Central Asia and the Southern
Caucasus since 1991

Vladimir Mesamed. Iranian-Turkmen Relations in an Era of Change

Ethnic Relations

Mamuka Komakhia. Georgia's Slavic Population

Saule Tajibaeva, Timur Kozyrev. Statehood, Language, and Alphabet: A
Kazakhstan Case Study

For Your Information

The Special Feature section in the next issue will discuss:
Central Asia and the Caucasus

- Russia's Policy in Central Eurasia: Specifics and Prospects

- Energy Policy and Energy Projects in Central Eurasia

- The GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development in Regional
and International Dimensions

If you are interested to go into more details about the content of the
articles you may find all necessary information on our Internet home-page:
www.ca-c.org

http://www.ca-c.org/journal-table-eng.shtml

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CONF./CFP- Oriental Studies under Socialism, Amsterdam or Bonn, 2008

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CONF./CFP- Oriental Studies under Socialism, Amsterdam or Bonn, 2008

Posted by: Michael Kemper <M.Kemper@uva.nl>

The Department for Oriental Studies of Bonn University (Germany) and
the Department of European Studies at Amsterdam University
(Netherlands) are jointly preparing a colloquium on the History of
Oriental Studies in Socialist Europe, which is scheduled to take place
in Amsterdam or Bonn in March or April of 2008. At present, we are
looking for scholars who would be interested in participating.

We are especially interested in the following aspects:

1) How was Islam interpreted under Communism?

2) What restrictions and what opportunities did scholars of Oriental
and Islamic studies face in Socialist Central/Eastern Europe? (In the
case of the Soviet Union, this topic is clearly linked to the
repression of scholars in the 1920s and 1930s.). Did some fields of
Oriental Studies enjoy more "liberties" than others?

3) How were institutes, journals and associations for Oriental Studies
established and reformed during the Socialist period, what were their
aims and tasks in teaching, research, and politics? How were
departments of Oriental Studies related to other faculties?

4) How does the "Socialist image of the Orient" fit in with Edward
Said's concept of "Orientalism"?

5) What was the legacy of Socialist Oriental studies after 1989/1991,
and how is its history interpreted now? Did Orientalists play a role
in the transformation of their respective societies?

The conference will thus be comparative in perspective, using
biographical, institutional and discursive approaches to the general topic.

Currently we are preparing the list of participants, which shall
include scholars from Russia, Hungary, former Yugoslavia, the Czech
Republic, and Poland, as well colleagues from Germany, the
Netherlands, Switzerland, France, and the USA. The colloquium language
will be English and German; the results of our meeting will be
published in English. The colloquium will be open to the public.

Scholars who are interested in participating at our meeting are
welcome to send us a message containing their topic for their
presentation and article, and are also kindly asked to provide their
CV. The decision whether participation can be funded depends (1) on
the approval of our general application by a German foundation, and
(2) on the quality of the proposed individual contribution. We also
encourage the participants to apply to their home institutions for support.

In any case we would be very pleased to make the acquaintance of
scholars – especially of the younger generation – who have an interest
in the history of Oriental studies in Central/Eastern Europe.

Thank you for disseminating this information among your colleagues!

Michael Kemper
Stephan Conermann

Prof. Dr. Michael Kemper
Chair of Eastern European Studies
Universiteit van Amsterdam
P.C. Hoofthuis, Spuistraat 134
NL-1012 VB Amsterdam
Tel. 0031-20-525 4370
m.kemper@uva.nl
http://home.medewerker.uva.nl/m.kemper/

Prof. Dr. Stephan Conermann
Universität Bonn
Institut für Orient- und Asienwissenschaften (IOA
Abt. für Islamwissenschaft
Regina-Pacis-Weg 7
D- 53113 Bonn
Tel. 0049-228-737462
stephan.conermann@uni-bonn.de

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JOB- International Consultant for Training Program, UNDP Uzbekistan

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JOB- International Consultant for Training Program, UNDP Uzbekistan

Posted by: Hilola Badriddinova <hilola_b@hotmail.com>

http://undp.undp.uz/en/jobs/vacancy.php?id=283

International Consultant for training program

Background

Scientific and sociological research works play a key role in forming
professional and common legal awareness. Scientific works are based on
research, international standards studies, and analysis of acting
legislation. Each scientific work concludes with a specific summary
and proposals. Reforms recommendations, new educational courses and
publications come out as a result of scientific and sociological research.

Uzbekistan has ratified the CEDAW Convention 12 years ago, however,
neither juridical, nor political nor sociological research environment
are able to present rich, high-potential, and competent research works.

There are not many scientific research works in the sphere of
international standard studies on women's rights protection and gender
issues made by Uzbek scientists, including poor quality of these
works. In order to promote the implementation of CEDAW Committee
Recommendations in Uzbekistan it is necessary to strengthen the
scientific foundation, encourage young scientists to study problems of
protection of women's rights, study of gender issues, and practical
implementation of the norms of CEDAW Convention.

The quality and the results of scientific and sociological research
works depend on the methods of conducting, skills of processing and
analysis of existing materials, innovative qualitative and
quantitative research methodology, and deep scientific and practical
knowledge of the examined topic.

Description of duties and responsibilities

Working in close coordination with UNDP Uzbekistan project team and
under the direct supervision of Project Manager the consultant will
deliver following services:
- Conduct needs analysis, based on the analysis of national print and
electronic research materials (with assistance of project team in
Tashkent), and take this into consideration during the preparation,
design and conduct of the training course; using the methodology and
tools reflecting specific group of trainees, their level of
understanding of gender issues in order to tailor a specific training
targeting the needs of this specific group;
- Develop program of the distance course on methodology of conducting
scientific and sociological research for post-graduate students,
sociologists-researchers, following the results of needs analysis;
- Participate together with project team in the announcement and
selection of appropriate course participants;
- Select appropriate topics in consultation with participants for
analysis during the initial training session;
- Develop program of on-site trainings;
- Provide adapted reading materials and handouts for the sessions;
- Conduct two on-site seminars;
- Facilitate distance course;
- Review and evaluate the research works of course participants and
provide necessary recommendation for making them more scientific-based.
- Regularly inform UNDP Uzbekistan project team on the progress of
participants; and
- Provide a brief report (around 10-15 pages) describing the course
methodology in both trainings and results upon the completion of the
main tasks.

Deliverables

The consultant will deliver the following:
- Two three-days training sessions (13-15, November 2007 and 4-6 March,
2008)
- A three-months distance course (December 2007 – February 2008)
- A summary report (by 20th March 2008)

Required qualifications

- Advanced degree in the area of law; gender and social studies;
- Experience of conducting trainings on social topics;
- From 7 to 10 years experience of working in gender research area;
- Good facilitation skills;
- Working experience in and knowledge of the CIS region, particularly
in Uzbekistan;
- Proficiency in Russian; knowledge of English is an asset;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Experience of working with international organizations;
- Excellent ICT skills.

Applications - UN Personnel History Form and CV (optional) - quoting
VA 118/2007 should be sent (preferably via e-mail) to
jobs.uz@undp.org, or submitted in sealed envelopes indicating VA
118/2007 to UNDP Office in Uzbekistan located at 4, T. Shevchenko St.,
700029, Tashkent.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be contacted only if under serious consideration.

Closing date: 30 September 2007

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CFP/PRECONF.- American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages (AATT), Seattle, Oct. 19, 2007

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CFP/PRECONF.- American Assoc. of Teachers of Turkic Languages, Seattle, Oct. 19

Posted by: Uli Schamiloglu <uschamil@wisc.edu>

Second Circular

The American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages (AATT) is
pleased to announce the third annual "Graduate Student Pre-Conference
in Turkish and Turkic Studies". This conference was established to
mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of AATT. The third
Pre-Conference is co-sponsored by the Institute for Turkish Studies
and the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

The third annual Pre-Conference will meet on Thursday evening, October
18, and Friday morning, October 19. This year it will take the form of
a special panel held in conjunction with the 2007 meeting of the
Central Eurasian Studies Society to be held October 18-21, 2007 at the
University of Washington-Seattle. (Previous meetings were held prior
to the annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association. We hope
to continue to meet in conjunction with both MESA and CESS on some
kind of alternating basis in the future.) Because of scheduling
issues, unfortunately the meeting will consist of fewer papers than in
previous years.

The Pre-Conference is designed to encourage research making
significant use of sources in Turkish and Turkic languages by graduate
students in Turkish and Turkic Studies in North America. It will
promote contact between students at various institutions and allow for
feedback from faculty discussants participating in the pre-conference.
Another goal is to help students progress towards more formal
presentations at national conferences such as those of MESA, CESS, and
organizations devoted to specific disciplines.

AATT will award a limited number of travel awards to help subvent the
cost of student participation. Students are also encouraged to seek
funding from their home institutions.

Students should submit a 250 word proposal for a paper together with
the following information:

1. Name
2. Current institutional affiliation (department/university)
3. Adviser's name
4. Educational background (undergraduate and graduate degree programs)
5. Current status (taking courses, preparing for exams, researching
dissertation, writing dissertation, defended/deposited dissertation)
6. Title of dissertation (if applicable)
7. Contact information (email, telephone number, preferred mailing
address)

The deadline for submission of proposals is Friday, August 31, 2007.

Proposals should be submitted by email to:

Professor Uli Schamiloglu
Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia
University of Wisconsin-Madison
uschamil@wisc.edu

Professor Erika H. Gilson
Department of Near Eastern Studies
Princeton University
ehgilson@princeton.edu

Applicants will be informed of the selection committee's decision by
September 15, 2007.

Uli Schamiloglu
Professor of Turkic & Central Eurasian Studies
Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia
1254 Van Hise, 1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706 USA
tel. 1-608-262-7141 (office), 1-608-262-3012 (department), 1-608-265-3538 (fax)
Email: uschamil@wisc.edu
LCA website: lca.wisc.edu

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Thursday, August 16, 2007

DEADLINE EXT.- INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American University-Central Asia, Bishkek

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DEADLINE EXT.- INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American Univ.-Central Asia

Posted by: Social Research Center <src@mail.auca.kg>

INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia,
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Position: Intern

Place: Social Research Center at American University-Central Asia

Deadline for Fall Internship (3 months unpaid internship): AUGUST 27, 2007

The Social Research Center (SRC) at American University of Central Asia
(AUCA) is pleased to announce the opportunity of doing an internship with
our center for a time period of from three months up to one year. The
purpose of this internship is to expose international graduate students to
the work of the research center and to enhance their educational experiences
through completion of practical work assignments. The internship would best
suit the candidates who are eager to contribute their enthusiastic efforts
to the development of newly established research center, which aims to
become a sound think tank in the nearest future, and to deepen their
knowledge about the Central Asia region, through close interaction with the
educational environment.

AUCA is a non-profit organization in the heart of Central Asia considered
the leading institution of higher education in the region. It is recognized
internationally as a university based on the American liberal arts tradition
of free and critical inquiry. The SRC, as an integral part of AUCA, was
established in 2005 with the mission to promote the long-lasting development
of principles and practices of democracy, rule of law, and social equality
in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, through carrying out research and policy
analysis. Please refer to our center's website at www.src.auca.kg to find
out more information on current and previous activities.

The SRC offers its interns to advance their grantsmanship as well as
organizational and analytical skills while collaboratively working with AUCA
and external researchers. The intern will be encouraged to develop and
implement creative ideas that complement their professional development with
respect to the SRC's agenda. This will also be excellent opportunity for
intern to experience the diverse cultures in AUCA that has students coming
from more than 27 countries, including Afghanistan, China, and the USA.
Commonly, the intern will be given a chance to participate in roundtables,
conferences, forums and other educational events organized by SRC and AUCA.
Working with the team of SRC, the intern will be involved into
implementation of new initiatives to advance the development of the center
into sound think tank. The gained experience and connections established
during internship with local and foreign researchers will last lifetime, and
can be good contribution for future professional growth.

The SRC is flexible about the supervision scheme to be followed and is ready
to agree on details after negotiations with the intern. This is an unpaid
internship, and the SRC does not have the ability to cover travel,
accommodation, health insurance or any other related expenses. Therefore,
all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain their own
funding. However, SRC will be willing to provide assistance in visa
arrangements and finding accommodation in Bishkek.

An intern must:

- Have or be pursuing a Master's Degree in social science disciplines
- Have sound analytical skills
- Have strong fundraising experience
- Show proficient oral and written skills in English
- Have excellent communication and leadership skills
- Be able to organize and manage diverse work tasks
- Be able to complete work tasks independently and in a timely manner
- It is expected that an intern will largely be involved in
fundraising, publication and communication activities. In particular,
an intern will:

Fundraising:

- Assist in development of concept papers, detailed research
proposals and budgets for new projects
- Investigate funding opportunities to support new research projects
- Keep records of grant proposals and monitor time-lines
- Provide assistance in other fundraising activities initiated by SRC

Publications and Communication:

- Draft and produce summary reports of research at a high standard
for publication
- Produce summary reports and press-releases of SRC events (lectures,
roundtables, seminars, conferences) to be published in newsletters and
local mass media;
- Assist in updating the SRC's website on the running projects and other
related events.
- Contribute to development of the AUCA academic bulletin.

Other tasks:

- An intern may also be asked to carry out other job tasks.

All interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, stating the
reasons why she/he is seeking an internship with the SRC and how she/he
envisions benefiting from it, and (2) a resume clearly stating his/her
professional and educational experiences. These documents should be sent to:
Mr. Alexander Pugachev, Research Projects Officer, Social Research Center,
American University of Central Asia, 205 Abdumomunov Street, Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan, 720040 or be e-mailed to pugachev_a@mail.auca.kg.

For further inquires or application status, please contact Alexander
Pugachev at pugachev_a@mail.auca.kg.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

PUBLIC FORUM- "Caring for Armenian Treasures", and New Exhibit, Aug. 19, 2007

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PUBLIC FORUM- "Caring for Armenian Treasures", and New Exhibit, Aug. 19, 2007

Posted by: Armenian Library and Museum of America <armenianlma@yahoo.com>

"Shared Views: Caring for Armenian Treasures"

Public Forum Featuring Ten Museum Managers from Armenia
Armenian Library & Museum of America (65 Main Street, Watertown MA)

On Sunday, August 19, the community is invited to a special afternoon.
At 4:00 pm, the Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) and the
Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) will be hosting a
public forum featuring museum managers from Armenia, as well as ALMA
curators Gary and Susan Lind-Sinanian, and Ara Ghazarians, the curator
of the Armenian Cultural Foundation in Arlington. The forum aims to
discuss common goals and challenges involving preservation of the
cultural heritage in general, and ethnic artifacts, in particular.
Furthermore, forum participants will address issues involving the use
of new forms of technology to attract publicity and increase museum attendance.

In conjunction with the forum, on that same afternoon from 3:00 pm to
4:00 pm, ALMA will be hosting a wine reception to mark the opening of
its new exhibit "GENATSED! Vine and Wine in the Armenian Culture." The
exhibit, curated by ALMA Curatorial Intern, Sarita Olson, provides a
look at Armenian viticulture history, wine production, and the grape
as an artistic motif. It showcases numerous samples of art and
architectural designs that incorporate the grape or vine motif. This
colorful exhibit will be on display through January 31, 2008.

The museum managers from Armenia represent ten cultural institutions
in the capital city Yerevan, as well as Byurakan, Gyumri, and
Yeghegnadzor: Yeghishe Charents Museum, Russian Art Museum, Yervand
Kochar Museum, Museum of Nature, Alexander Spendiaryan Memorial
Museum, Association of Museum Workers and Friends, Victor
Hambartsumyan Museum in Byurakan, Kumayri Museum, and Vayots Dzor
Museum. The museum managers are in the Greater Boston area as part of
their professional training program, hosted by CYSCA and administered
through World Learning, Inc. The training program, organized by CYSCA,
is aimed at improving museum management to preserve Armenia's rich
national heritage and to promote tourism. During their three-week stay
in the US the group will visit major museums in the Greater Boston
area for seminars, presentations and workshops.

The forum is free and open to public. It will take place at ALMA's
Contemporary Art Gallery at 65 Main Street in Watertown. For more
information or for the directions to the Museum please visit
www.almainc.org or contact ALMA offices 617.926.ALMA(2562).

Armenian Library and Museum of America, Inc.
65 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel: 617 926 2562
Fax: 617 926 0175
www.almainc.org

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

PUBL.- The Economics and Politics of Oil in the Caspian Basin

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PUBL.- The Economics and Politics of Oil in the Caspian Basin

Posted by: Sarah Slater <Sarah.Slater@tandf.co.uk>

Routledge are pleased to announce the publication of:

The Economics and Politics of Oil in the Caspian Basin
The Redistribution of Oil Revenues in Azerbaijan and Central Asia

Edited by Boris Najman, University of Paris XII, France, Richard
Pomfret, University of Adelaide, Australia and Gaël Raballand, World
Bank, Washington DC, USA

The Caspian Basin region has boomed since the late 1990s due to new
oil discoveries, new pipelines that have diversified countries'
transport options and world oil prices that have risen from below $10
in 1998 to $70 in 2006.

This book analyzes the experience of the Caspian countries during the
oil boom. It is founded on empirical studies, using either
macroeconomic tools or an analysis of public budgets, or
microeconometric analysis of household survey data or fieldwork in
oil-producing regions. Moving from aggregated to disaggregated
analysis and, in-keeping with its emphasis on rigorous empirical
analysis to the greatest extent possible, several chapters are written
by specialists on the Caspian region. Whilst there is an emphasis on
the economic consequences of the oil boom, the interdisciplinary
aspects of the phenomenon are also recognized. Overall, the analysis
is firmly rooted in the region, yet the empirical studies also provide
a basis for drawing broader lessons about the effects of an oil boom.

August 2007: 234x156: 256pp
Hb: 978-0-415-43410-2: £90.00

For further information and to view the table of contents, or to order
this book, please follow this link:
http://www.routledge.com/shopping_cart/products/product_detail.asp?sku
=&isbn=9780415434102&pc

Part of the Central Asia Research Forum series:
http://www.routledge.com/carees/series_list.asp?series=3

If you are a review editor for a journal and would like to receive a
review copy, please email Sarah Slater on sarah.slater@tandf.co.uk
with the name and details of the journal and the address to send the book.

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JOB- Research Assistant (Doctoral), Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

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JOB- Research Assistant (Doctoral), Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Posted by: Management Academy <ja1-pfh@managementakademie.de>

Two Researchers or Research Assistants (Doctoral Positions)
at the Asia-Europe Institute of the

Private University of Applied Sciences Goettingen

The Private University of Applied Sciences Goettingen, one of the leading
business schools in Germany, seeks applications for two vacancies in its
Asia-Europe Institute. Candidates are expected to do independent research
during a period of three years leading to a doctoral thesis. The research
project, funded by the VolkswagenFoundation, starts in October 2007 and
focuses on

Emerging Market Economies in Central Asia: The Role of Institutional
Complementarities in Reform Processes.

Research addresses questions at the interface of politics and economics.
Particularly, it relates to problems of institution and capacity building
as well as policy implementation in the context of systemic transition
with an explicit focus on Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The project will be
undertaken in cooperation with the World Bank, the Institute for Eastern
European Studies, Munich, the Public Policy Research Center, Almaty, and
the Center for Economic Research in Tashkent.

Candidates for these posts must have a successfully completed Master's
degree or diploma in economics, political science, business
administration, sociology, or a related relevant discipline. They need to
have extensive knowledge of key issues in the economics and politics
of development and transition, the New Institutional Economics,
Comparative Political Economy, or governance-related research. Experience
in policy-oriented research is desirable.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build networks are
essential. Besides a good competence in written and spoken English,
applicants must possess very good language skills in Kazakh or Uzbek or
alternatively in Russian.

The positions provide a 3-year scholarship covering conference and related
travel, field trips, together with an annual stipend of 13,200 Euro.
Additional coursework will be undertaken depending on the interests,
skills and needs of the candidates. The research will take place in
an excellent working environment and a very positive ethos and social
atmosphere.

Applicants are supposed to submit a cover letter, CV, and other relevant
material by regular mail or by e-mail until 15 September 2007 to

Prof. Dr. Joachim Ahrens
Private University of Applied Sciences Goettingen
Weender Landstrasse 3-7
D - 37073 Goettingen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 551 547 00 0
E-mail: ahrens@pfh-goettingen.de
Closing date: 15 September 2007

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JOBS- 2 PhD Researchers - Uzbekistan Project, Center for Development Research, Bonn

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JOBS- 2 PhD Researchers - Uzbekistan Proj., Ctr. for Development Research, Bonn

Posted by: Sandra Staudenrausch <sandra.staudenrausch@uni-bonn.de>

1) Vacancy Announcement

PhD Researcher

Enhancing water productivity in rice through raised-bed planting and
water-saving irrigation in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

ZEF (Center for Development Research), Bonn, Germany
Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Description:

The PhD researcher will conduct PhD research as part of ZEF's
long-term interdisciplinary research project on sustainable land and
water use in that the Khorezm province, which is part of the Amu Darya
basin, Aral sea region (full project title Economic and Ecological
Restructuring of Land and Water Use in the Khorezm Region
(Uzbekistan): A Pilot Project in Development Research)
http://www.khorezm.uni-bonn.de/).

Flood-irrigated rice is an indispensable component of cropping systems
in the Khorezm region due to cultural, economic and agronomic reasons.
Introduction of conservation agriculture practices such as raised-bed
planting and residue retention combined with water-saving technologies
have the potential to improve rice water productivity.

The PhD researcher will investigate and quantify the impacts of
raised-bed planting, residue retention, continuous furrow irrigation,
and alternately submerged-nonsubmerged irrigation on rice growth and
yield formation, soil salinity, and crop water productivity of in
rice-wheat cropping systems.

Tasks:
- Setting up and management of field experiments
- Collecting plant and soil data
- Quantifying crop irrigation requirements and water saving
potentials of alternative irrigation technologies
- Active participation in project activities

Requirements:
- Masters degree in agronomy, biology, soil science or equivalent
- Experience in design and conduct of crop/soil field experiments
- Excellent data management and computer skills
- Fluency in English
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- Skills in crop/soil simulation modeling are desired
- Ability to communicate in Russian or Uzbek languages would be an asset.

Start and duration:
October 2007 for three years

Duty station:
- During crop growing season: Khorezm province, Uzbekistan
- Otherwise: Bonn, Germany

In case of equal suitability female candidates will be preferred.

Interested candidates should submit via email one PDF file including a
letter of interest, CV and relevant documents to:

Dr. Ahmad M. Manschadi
University of Bonn
Center for Development Research (ZEF)
Walter-Flex Str. 3
53113 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 228/73-4926; Fax: +49 228/73-1889
Email: manschadi[at]uni-bonn.de

Applications will be accepted until 15 September 2007 or until a
suitable candidate is identified.

2) Vacancy Announcement

PhD Researcher

Impact of conservation agricultural practices on productivity and
resource-use efficiency of irrigated cotton-based systems in Khorezm,
Uzbekistan

ZEF (Center for Development Research), Bonn, Germany
Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Description:

Conservation agriculture (CA) is a concept for agricultural crop
production that strives to achieve acceptable profits together with
high and sustained production levels while concurrently conserving the
natural resource base. CA is based on minimising soil disturbance by
reduced or zero-tillage, retaining crop residues on the soil surface,
and diversifying crop rotations.

The PhD researcher will investigate and quantify the impacts of CA on
crop productivity, soil fertility, secondary soil salinity, and water
productivity in an irrigated cotton-wheat-summer crop rotation in
Khorezm. In particular, the interactions between crop residue
retention and dynamics of soil water and salinity will be quantified.

Tasks:
- Setting up and management of CA trials
- Collecting plant and soil data
- Evaluating the impact of CA on crop growth and development,
water-use efficiency and soil salinity
- Active participation in project activities

Start and duration:
October 2007 for three years

Duty station:
- During crop growing season: Khorezm province, Uzbekistan
- Otherwise: Bonn, Germany

In case of equal suitability female candidates will be preferred.

Interested candidates should submit via email one PDF file including a
letter of interest, CV and relevant documents to:

Dr. Ahmad M. Manschadi
University of Bonn, Center for Development Research (ZEF)
Walter-Flex Str. 3
53113 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 228/73-4926; Fax: +49 228/73-1889
Email: manschadi[at]uni-bonn.de

Applications will be accepted until 15 September 2007 or until a
suitable candidate is identified.

Sandra Staudenrausch
Assistance Khorezm Project
Zentrum fuer Entwicklungsforschung (ZEF)
Center for Development Research
University of Bonn
Walter-Flex-Str. 3
D-53113 Bonn

E-mail: sandra.staudenrausch@uni-bonn.de
Tel.: 0049 228 73-1917
Fax: 0049 228 73-1889
Uzbekistan Project Homepage: http://www.uni-bonn.de/khorezm

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PROG. INFO.- Launch of E-discussions on the "Central Asian Gateway" Portal

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PROG. INFO.- Launch of E-discussions on the "Central Asian Gateway" Portal

Posted by: Diana Bayzakova <diana.bayzakova@cer.uz>

The Central Asian Gateway (www.cagateway.org) portal initiates three
e-discussions on the issues of regional cooperation and development in
Central Asia.

The aim of these discussions is to expand and deepen the collective
knowledge base in the field through the sharing of experience and the
exchange of ideas and insights. Namely, the e-discussions are to
identify opportunities and challenges that are being and will be faced
by the business community of the Central Asian states in the next five
years in developing their entrepreneurial activity within the region
and how to counteract them, to discuss key regional transport issues,
to identify its main inadequacies and to explore possible options to
address them and to discuss impact of differences in economic policies
of the Central Asian countries on development of trade relations
within the region.

CAG portal invites all to share ideas and benefit from these
e-discussions.

Besides, the www.cagateway.org web-portal announces competition for
the job positions of National Consultants for e-forums' moderation.
The announcements are available at Vacancies Section of the CAG portal
(http://www.cagateway.org/en/vacancies/).

"Central Asian Gateway" Project aims to facilitate the experience and
knowledge exchange in the field of development and integration of
Central Asia. The project is implemented by the Center for Economic
Research (Uzbekistan), Information Agency AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan) and
Information Agency Asia Plus (Tajikistan) with support of the UNDP
Regional Center (Slovakia) and UNDP COs in Central Asia.

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FILM PUBL.- Open Society Institutes Central Asian DVD Film Collection

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FILM PUBL.- Open Society Institutes Central Asian DVD Film Collection

The Arts and Culture Network Program of the Open Society Institute
(OSI) has prepared a DVD collection of Central Asian cinema. The
collection is made up of two sets of films, feature and documentary.
Both sets contain 10 films that are emblematic of each Central Asian
Republic. In each set there are 5 films made during the Soviet times,
and 5 films made since their independence.

The countries represented in the collection are Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. OSI commissioned
a Central Asian Cinema Expert, Gulnara Abikeyeva to bring together
this DVD collection.

We are offering the Central Asian DVD Collection free of charge to
parties who are interested in cinema and Central Asia and also
committed to inform and educate interested public along these lines.

OSI kindly requests that you show these films to an audience without
any admission fee and, if possible, provide a platform for discussion
relating to the films. Where applicable and possible, we would like
these films to be accessible to individuals with a relevant research
or educational agenda.

Due to the limited number of DVD sets, we ask you to contact us with a
brief description of your organization and your proposed use of the
DVD sets. Our primary targets are North American and European film
associations/festivals/archives, cultural centers, libraries,
universities. Please note that OSI will not distribute the DVD
collection to individuals for personal use.

Each film is subtitled in both Russian and English. For more
information regarding the collection, you may visit our website,
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/arts

Please contact us at acnp@osi.hu before September 15th if you are
interested in the Central Asian DVD collection.

Arts and Culture Network Program
acnp@osi.hu
Open Society Institute Budapest
H-1051 Budapest, Oktober 6. utca 12
Hungary
Phone: +36 1 3273100
Fax: +36 1 3273121
Website: http://www.soros.org

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PUBL.- Analytical Annual: Central Eurasia 2006

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PUBL.- Analytical Annual: Central Eurasia 2006

Posted by: Murad Esenov <m.esenov@gmail.com>

Dear Colleagues,

The Institute for Central Asian and Caucasian Studies (Sweden), the
Institute of Strategic Studies of the Caucasus (Republic of
Azerbaijan) and the Publishing House CA&CC Press (Sweden) have jointly
prepared and published the Analytical Annual "Central Eurasia 2006".

The Annual sums up the results of the political, economic, religious
and international affairs of the Central Eurasian countries for 2006.
The Annual is published in two languages English and Russian.

Below please find the contents of the Annual.

For more details about the contents of the Annual and the subscription
rules. Please visit our home page located at www.ca-c.org or
http://www.ca-c.org/annual-table-eng.shtml or contact:

Murad Esenov
CA&CC PressR AB
Hubertusstigen 9
97455 Lulea, Sweden
tel. (46) 70 232 16 55
tel/fax (46) 920 620 16
E-mail: m.esenov@gmail.com
Web: www.ca-c.org

Central Eurasia 2006
Analytical Annual

Contents

Afghanistan

Viktor Korgun - General Overview
Viktor Korgun - Politics
Ubaid Okimbekov - Economy
Iakov Trofimov - Religion
Viktor Korgun - International Affairs

Republic of Armenia

Agasi Enokian - General Overview
Manvel Sarkisian - Politics
Vaagn Khachatrian - Economy
Vagram Melikian - Religion
Egine Mkrtchian
Sergey Minasian - International Affairs

Azerbaijan Republic

Nazim Muzaffarli - General Overview
Nazim Muzaffarli - Politics
Rasim Gasanov - Economy
Elmir Kuliev - Religion
Jannatkhan Eyvazov - International Affairs

Georgia

Teimuraz Beridze - General Overview
Giya Zhorzholiani - Politics
Teimuraz Beridze, Nodar Khaduri - Economy
Zaza Piralishvili - Religion
Archil Gegeshidze - International Affairs

Republic of Kazakhstan

Timur Shaimergenov - General Overview
Askar Shomanov,
Alisher Tastenov - Politics
Larissa Sidorova - Economy
Iakov Trofimov - Religion
Timur Shaimergenov - International Affairs

Kyrgyz Republic

Leonid Bondarets - General Overview
Askar Jakishev, Zaynidin Kurmanov - Politics
Lyudmila Baum - Economy
Kadyr Malikov, Ikbaljan Mirsayitov - Religion
Muratbek Imanaliev, Erlan Abdyldaev - International Affairs

Republic of Tajikistan

Jamilia Majidova - General Overview
Parviz Mullojanov - Politics
Sobir Kurbanov - Economy
Abdulvokhid Shamolov, Abdunabi Sattorzoda - Religion
Rashid Abdullo - International Affairs

Turkmenistan

Azhdar Kurtov - General Overview
Azhdar Kurtov - Politics
Igor Proklov - Economy
Iakov Trofimov - Religion
Azhdar Kurtov - International Affairs

Republic of Uzbekistan

Farkhad Tolipov - General Overview
Nikolai Borisov - Politics
Lola Sultanova, Albina Gaisina - Economy
Bakhodyr Ergashev - Religion
Dina Malysheva - International Affairs

Chronology of Events for 2005

Politics

Afghanistan
Republic of Armenia
Azerbaijan Republic
Georgia
Republic of Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Republic of Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Republic of Uzbekistan

Economy

Afghanistan
Republic of Armenia
Azerbaijan Republic
Georgia
Republic of Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Republic of Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Republic of Uzbekistan

Religion

Afghanistan
Republic of Armenia
Azerbaijan Republic
Georgia
Republic of Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Republic of Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Republic of Uzbekistan

International Affairs

Afghanistan
Republic of Armenia
Azerbaijan Republic
Georgia
Republic of Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Republic of Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Republic of Uzbekistan

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PUBL.- Historical Atlas of the Altai Region (in Russian)

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PUBL.- Historical Atlas of the Altai Region (in Russian)

Posted by: Vladimir Boyko <boyko@uni-altai.ru>

Publication: Borodaev V. B., Kontev A. V. THE HISTORICAL ATLAS OF THE
ALTAI REGION. Cartographic materials on the history of the Ob and
Irtysh rivers upper reaches (from antiquity to the turn of 21st c.). 2nd
edition, corrected and added. Barnaul, "Azbuka" Publishers, 2007. -
216 pp., Hard-covered and published on art paper, with about 150 color
and black-white maps and illustrations. In Russian, with English
summary and content. ISBN 978-5-93957-198-2

The Historical Atlas of the Altai region is most recent book of two
talented scholars, both working at Barnaul State Pedagogical
University: Vadim B. Borodaev - research associate of the Center for
Lore History, and Dr Arkady V. Kontev, deputy head of the department
of Russian history. They are successfully co-authored several books on
the history of town/city Barnaul (including note-book for high
schools) and published individually and in tandem numerous articles on
the history of mining, gold industrial production in Altai, the
history of Western (primarily German and other West European)
scholarship on Altai and the whole Siberia.

The Historical Atlas is the first publication in which the history of
Western Siberia is represented through the use of various cartographic
materials of a broad chronological spectrum. The authors have
collected and generalized graphic sources accumulated by numerous
generations of Russian and West European cartographers. An attempt is
made in the book to show the Altai region as part of a wider
historic-geographical space. This well-illustrated book is designed
for qualified readers as well broad audience taking an interest in the
history of Western Siberia and the Altai region. It can be used as a
text book in high schools and universities for studying historical
geography and other relate fields.

Contents

The authors address
General geographic overview
The Western Siberian plain and the Altai mountains

Rivers and mountains of Western Siberia on Ancient and Middle Age maps
Unknown lands. Mountains and plains of Northern Asia on ancient maps
Muslim geography. Northern Asia on the maps of 11th-12th centuries
Mongolian sources about Altai and Siberia of 13 c.
Siberia on 15th c. maps
The first acquaintance of Russians with the Ob and the Irtysh rivers
(14th-15th c.)
Ptolomey's comeback (the middle of 14th-early 16th c.)
Northern Asia on Ptolomey's view (16th c.)
The Ob river on the map of Anthony Weed (1542)
The Ob upper reaches on the map of Sigizmund Gerberstein (1546)
The Ob riverhead on the map of Antony Jenkinson (1562)
The Ob on the map of Gerard Mercator (1594)
The Ob and the Irtysh on West European maps of the 1st half of 17th c.

The Ob an Irtysh upper reaches on Russian and West European maps of 17th c.
Russia's annexation of Western Siberia in the 2nd half of 16th-early 17th c.
The first Russian map of Siberia (1667)
Ethnic mapping of Western Siberia peoples in the middle of 17th c.
The Ob upper reaches on the map of Semeyon Remesov (the end of 17th c.)
The Boronour river on the maps of Semyon Remesov (the end of 17th c.)
"The Great Ridge Altai"
Western Siberia and the Altai mountains on the 2nd half of 17th c.
European maps

Kolyvano-Voskresensk mining department on 18th c. Russian maps
The southern part of Western Siberia in the turn of 17th-18th c.
Russia's annexation of the Ob upper reaches in the 1710s
The Ob and Irtysh upper reaches on the map of Philipp Johann
Strahlenberg (1730)
The beginning of Russian industrial exploitation of ore deposits in
Altai in the 1720s
The district of Kolyvano-Voskresensk works in 1735-1737
The Ob and Irtysh upper reaches on the first printed "Russian Atlas" (1745)
The discovery of precious metals in the Altai ores (1743-1744)
Brigadier Beyer's commission (1745)
Barnaul works and Barnaul fortress in 1752
Russian fortresses in the Ob and Irtysh upper reaches (middle-2nd half
of 18th c.)
Academician P. S. Pallase's travels in 1771
The first historical and ethnographic map of Siberia (1774)
Administrative-territorial composition of Western Siberia in the 2nd
half of the 18th c.
Mining and metallurgical industrial works in the 2nd half of 18th c.

Kolyvano-Vosckresensk mining department and the Altai mining district
on 18th c. maps
Tomsk province in early 19th c.
Tomsk province after the administrative reform 1822-24
The mining industry town Barnaul
The exploration of Altai in the 1st half of 19th c.
The ore-mining and metallurgical works of the Emperor's Cabinet in 19th c.
The first printed map of the Altai mining district (1868)
The trading fairs network and main roads in the southern part of Tomsk
province in the 2nd half of 19th c.
Chuysky highway - the trading route to Mongolia (the 2nd half of 19th c.)
Tomsk province in late 19th c.
The Altai district at the end of 19th c.

The territory of the Altai region on the 1st half of 20th c. maps
Novo-Nikolaevsk - a new town of the Altai district (the turn of 19th-20th c.)
Land relations in the Altai district in 1906-1915
The town Barnaul at early 20th c.
The Altai district 1918
The Altai province 1919
The Altai province 1920-1921
The Altai province 1922-early 1925
The southern part of Western Siberia 1925
The Siberian region (1925-1930)
The West Siberian region (1930-1937)
The making of the Altai region (September 1937)
The population of the Altai region 1937
Oirotya Autonomous Oblast 1938
Administrative composition of the Altai region 1939

The Altai region on the maps of the 2nd half of 20th-early 21st c.
Sovkhozi (state farms) of the Altai region (1961)
Land tenure in the Altai region (1973)
The Altai region at the end of 20th c.
The "Siberian Accord" and the Siberian Federal District
The contribution of "Sibsotsbank" to the economic development of the
Altai region

Notes and appendices
Commentaries
References to published illustrations
Names index
Text geographical index

Summary

All requests and orders (preferably in Russian or French) should be sent to:

The Laboratory of Lore History
Barnaul State Pedagogical University
Molodezhnaya street 55
Barnaul 656031
Russia
Tel: +7 3852 388441
Fax: +7 3852 260836
e-mail: borodaev@uni-altai.ru

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JOB- Outreach Coordinator, CREECA, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison

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JOB- Outreach Coordinator, CREECA, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison

Posted by: Jennifer Tishler <jtishler@wisc.edu>

The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an Outreach Coordinator to
manage its outreach program to teachers, business, and the media. This
is a half-time academic staff position with excellent benefits. We
appreciate your help in bringing this announcement to the attention of
qualified candidates. The full position vacancy listing can be found
on the Office of Human Resources Web site:
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_057084.html

More information about CREECA can be found here:
http://creeca.wisc.edu

With best wishes to all,
Jennifer

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 57084

Degree and area of specialization: MA degree required, with a
background in Russian, East European and/or Eurasian area studies
strongly preferred. Experience with education or educational
administration is preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Candidates should be able to demonstrate commitment to outreach for
different communities, including K-16, media, business, and
government; have experience working with diverse groups; have
excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; be able
to multitask and work independently as well as cooperatively on more
than one project; demonstrate proficiency in public speaking to a
variety of audiences.

Principal duties: The Outreach Coordinator will manage outreach
activities for a Title VI National Resource Center: The Center for
Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA). Under the direction of
the Center Director and Associate Director, the Outreach Coordinator will:

* Work to increase knowledge and understanding of Central and East
Europe, Russia, and Central Asia, particularly among K-16 students and
teachers, business, media, and government;
* Coordinate annual outreach events;
* Plan and coordinate annual summer workshops for K-12 teachers,
maintain on-going relations with K-16 teachers and WI Dept. of Public
Instruction personnel, and broaden outreach in the state by organizing
faculty visits to K-12 classrooms;
* Work with heritage communities to better integrate them into
different learning communities;
* Attend national and regional outreach and education conferences;
* Investigate funding opportunities for outreach activities and
assist in the preparation of external grant applications and reports;
* Maintain on-going relations with student clubs and organizations;
* Maintain teacher resource lending library;
* Answer inquiries about the program activities;
* Perform other tasks as needed that contribute to the overall
success and smooth functioning of CREECA. A period of evaluation will
be required.

Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): L&S/Studies Programs
Full time salary rate: Minimum $34,332 Annual (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 50%
Anticipated begin date: September 01, 2007
Number of positions: 1

To Ensure Consideration

Application must be received by: AUGUST 22, 2007

How to Apply:

Send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #57084 to
Jennifer Tishler
210 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Drive
Madison WI 53706-1397
Phone: 608-262-3379 Fax: 608-265-3062
Email: jtishler@creeca.wisc.edu

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information
regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Jennifer Ryan Tishler
Associate Director
Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA)
210 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
tel. 608-262-3379
fax. 608-890-0267
http://www.creeca.wisc.edu

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Friday, August 24, 2007

PUBL.- Reassessing Andijan: The Road to Restoring U.S.-Uzbek Relations, AbduMannob Polat

LECTURE- Jewish & Christian Traditions among Nomads of Central Asia, Santa Monica, Aug. 29

Thursday, August 23, 2007

JOB- Caucasus Research Resource Center Country Director/Azerbaijan

PUBL.- A Grammar of Modern Uyghur, Frederick De Jong

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS- Research & Teaching Fellowships at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek

GRANTS- American Councils Title VIII Grants for Research Spring & Summer 2008

JOB- Program Administrative Coordinator, Washington, DC

GRANTS- Special Initiatives Research Fellowship, Post-Doctoral Research, ACTR

PROG. INFO.- Intensive Language Study Programs in Central Asia, Spring Semester 2008

PHOTO EXHIBITION- Changing Cultural Landscape of Central Asia

PUBL.- Central Asia and the Caucasus, No. 4, 2007

CONF./CFP- Oriental Studies under Socialism, Amsterdam or Bonn, 2008

JOB- International Consultant for Training Program, UNDP Uzbekistan

CFP/PRECONF.- American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages (AATT), Seattle, Oct. 19, 2007

Thursday, August 16, 2007

DEADLINE EXT.- INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American University-Central Asia, Bishkek

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

PUBLIC FORUM- "Caring for Armenian Treasures", and New Exhibit, Aug. 19, 2007

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

PUBL.- The Economics and Politics of Oil in the Caspian Basin

JOB- Research Assistant (Doctoral), Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

JOBS- 2 PhD Researchers - Uzbekistan Project, Center for Development Research, Bonn

PROG. INFO.- Launch of E-discussions on the "Central Asian Gateway" Portal

FILM PUBL.- Open Society Institutes Central Asian DVD Film Collection

PUBL.- Analytical Annual: Central Eurasia 2006

PUBL.- Historical Atlas of the Altai Region (in Russian)

JOB- Outreach Coordinator, CREECA, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison

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