PUBL.- Empire, Islam, and Politics in Central Eurasia

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PUBL.- Empire, Islam, and Politics in Central Eurasia

Posted by: Uyama Tomohiko <uyama@slav.hokudai.ac.jp>

The Slavic Research Center of Hokkaido University, Japan, announces
the publication of a new book:

Empire, Islam, and Politics in Central Eurasia (Slavic Eurasian
Studies, no.14) / edited by Uyama Tomohiko
Sapporo: Slavic Research Center, Hokkaido University, 2007, ix + 376
p. Includes index.

Contents

Part One: The Russian Empire and Central Eurasia

1. Dar al-Islam under Russian Rule As Understood by Turkestani Muslim
Intellectuals (Komatsu Hisao)

2. A Particularist Empire: The Russian Policies of Christianization
and Military Conscription in Central Asia (Uyama Tomohiko)

3. Maktab or School? Introduction of Universal Primary Education among
the Volga-Ural Muslims (Naganawa Norihiro)

4. Central Asia in Early Photographs: Russian Colonial Attitudes and
Visual Culture (Margaret Dikovitskaya)

Part Two: The Revolution and Intellectuals

5. The Fascination of Revolution: Central Asian Intellectuals,
1917-1927 (Adeeb Khalid)

6. The Alash Movement and the Soviet Government: A Difference of
Positions (Mambet Koigeldiev)

Part Three: Mass Deportations under the Soviet Regime

7. Deportation of the Kalmyks (1943-1956): Stigmatized Ethnicity
(Elza-Bair Guchinova)

8. Nationalities Policy in the Brezhnev Era: The Case of Deported
Nations (Hanya Shiro)

Part Four: Local and Global Aspects of Islamic Revival

9. Fundamentalist Challenges to Local Islamic Traditions in Soviet and
Post-Soviet Central Asia (Ashirbek Muminov)

10. Islamic Resurgence in the Modern Caucasian Region: "Global" and
"Local" Islam in the Pankisi Gorge (George Sanikidze)

Part Five: Post-Soviet Political Developments

11. An Analysis of the Internal Structure of Kazakhstan's Political
Elite and an Assessment of Political Risk Levels (Dosym Satpaev)

12. Regime Formation and Development in Armenia (Alexander Markarov)

Part Six: State Borders and Minorities

13. Drug-Trafficking through the Russia-Kazakhstan Border: Challenge
and Responses (Sergey Golunov)

14. Transnationalism As a Threat to State Security? Case Studies on
Uighurs and Uzbeks in Kazakhstan (Oka Natsuko)

[Note: Japanese names are written with the family name first]

There are two ways to obtain this volume:

1. You can receive a free copy by filling in the following blank and
sending it to Professor Uyama <uyama@slav.hokudai.ac.jp>:

Request form for the book "Empire, Islam, and Politics in Central Eurasia"
Name:
Affiliation and Status:
Field of Specialization:
Post Address:

2. You can download the PDF files of all the chapters at
<http://src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp/coe21/publish/no14_ses/contents.html>.

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JOB- Russian-Speaking Law Student Needed for International EU-Project

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JOB- Russian-Speaking Law Student Needed for International EU-Project

Posted by: Michael Koburger <koburger.michael@arcor.de>

For an International EU-funded project which is implemented in several
Central Asian countries a Russian-Speaking Law Student is needed.

I. Requirements

1. good knowledge of law
2. very good knowledge of Russian, English and German
3. good Internet access

II. We offer

1. very flexible working hours
2. interesting work

The research work can be done at home and transmitted electronically.

Applications (most recent CVs) in German and English language with the
reference to this position are to be submitted to the e-mail address:
Koburger.Michael@arcor.de

Applicants are strongly advised to match their qualifications against
the post requirements before submitting applications. Please indicate
"Internationales EU-Projekt' in the subject line of your message.
Please also mention the minimal salary level expected in your application/CV.

Michael Koburger
email: Koburger.Michael@arcor.de
Tel. +49 69 13303297428

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EVENT- Kyrgyz music, photography exhibit and lectures in Saratoga Springs

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EVENT- Kyrgyz music, photography exhibit and lectures in Saratoga Springs

Posted by: Virlana Tkacz <yara@prodigy.net>

This week a cluster of events in Saratoga Springs

Kyrgyzstan: Celestial Mountains
Saratoga Springs, New York April 3-6, 2007
Celestial Cities
Gallery 110,
Wednesday April 4,
6 -8 PM

Opening Reception for exhibit of photography of Margaret Morton,
featuring of Kyrgyzstan's extraordinary architectural legacy­ornate
"gumbez" or mausoleums clustered in elaborate miniature walled cities
that are astonishing for their grandeur and desolate mountain sites.
There will also be a bazaar of traditional crafts.

Sakhna: Music from the Celestial Mountains

Filene Hall, Skidmore College Thur, April 5, 8PM

In partnership with Skidmore College's Ethnomusicology Department Yara
and Sakhna artists from Kyrgyzstan will perform epic songs or
"dastans", as well as traditional music. The event will be introduced
by slides of Kyrgyzstan.

The Making of Janyl
Gallery 110 Friday, April 6, 6PM

Director Virlana Tkacz and the performers will offer selected music
and stories on the making of Yara's newest work Janyl. Based on an
ancient epic song from Kyrgyzstan about a woman archer with a skill so
refined that she never misses, this World Music-Theater piece
performed at La MaMa in March.

The events with the Kyrgyz artists in New York were made possible in
part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts,
New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs, grants from the
Nordlys Foundation, CEC ArtsLink, US Embassy in Bishkek, Swiss Agency
for Development, the Educational Fund of the President of the Kyrgyz
Republic and the Soros Foundation of Kyrgyzstan

For information on all these Kyrgyz events call (518)587-6433

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CONF./CFP- U.S.-Soviet Relations in the Era of Détente , Oct. 22-23, 2007, DC

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CONF./CFP- U.S.-Soviet Relations in the Era of Détente, Oct. 22-23, 2007, DC

Posted by: Evan Dawley <dawleyen@state.gov>

CALL FOR PAPERS

U.S. Department of State Announces a
Conference on U.S.-Soviet Relations in the Era of Détente, 1969-1976

Washington, D.C., October 22-23, 2007

The U.S. Department of State will hold a scholarly conference on
October 22-23, 2007, on U.S. Relations with the Soviet Union in the
Era of Détente, 1969-1976. The conference will be hosted by the
Office of the Historian in the Bureau of Public Affairs, and will take
place in the new George C. Marshall Conference Center at the U.S.
Department of State in Washington, D.C. The conference will feature
keynote presentations on U.S.-Russian relations by Department of State
principals and comments from former diplomats and senior scholars from
both the United States and Russia. The conference will also include
scholarly sessions that complement the forthcoming release of
Soviet-American Relations: The Détente Years, 1969-1972, a joint
documentary publication undertaken by the Office of the Historian of
the U.S. Department of State and the Historical-Records Department of
the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Program Committee invites proposals for original papers dealing
with the geopolitical and strategic implications of détente from 1969
to 1976. We particularly encourage submissions that draw on recently
opened archival collections. Possible themes include, but are not limited to:

- The development of the concept of "linkage" and its implementation
- The U.S.-Soviet dialogue relating to the war in Vietnam
- U.S.-Soviet relations and international security, including the
Agreement on the Prevention of Nuclear War and the Strategic Arms
Limitation Talks (SALT)
- U.S.-Soviet relations and the Middle East, including the 1973 October War
- Détente and Europe, including Germany and Berlin, Mutual Balanced
Force Reductions (MBFR), and the Conference on Security and
Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) and the Helsinki Accords
- The development of triangular diplomacy among the United States,
the Soviet Union, and the People's Republic of China
- U.S.-Soviet relations and the Third World, including southern Africa
- Economic, cultural, ecological, and scientific issues in
U.S.-Soviet bilateral relations
- Détente and U.S. domestic politics, including the critics of détente

The Program Committee may form panels loosely by historical period
(1969-1973; 1974-1976) or by theme, and potential contributors may
wish to focus their topics accordingly. Paper proposals (abstract
and c.v.) should be sent, via e-mail or fax, before June 1, 2007 to:

Dr. Amy Garrett, Program Committee Chair, Office of the Historian
e-mail: garrettac@state.gov; fax: 202-663-1289

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JOB- Kennan Institute Program Specialist, Washington, DC

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JOB- Kennan Institute Program Specialist, Washington, DC

Posted by: Markian Dobczansky <Markian.Dobczansky@wilsoncenter.org>

The Kennan Institute announces a job opening for the position of
Program Specialist. Applications will be accepted until April 16,
2007. For more information and for instructions on how to apply,
please visit www.wilsoncenter.org/employment

Program Specialist
Kennan Institute (covering Russia and surrounding states)
Announcement number: WC-07-12T
OPENING DATE: April 1, 2007
CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2007
SERIES/GRADE: WW-0301-09 ($46,041 - $55,249 per year commensurate w/
experience)
LOCATION: Washington DC
WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified candidates may apply.

DUTIES: This position works as the focal point for the financial and
administrative needs of the Kennan Institute (KI) by assisting the KI
Director with managing accounts, personnel and the day-to-day
administrative operations, including financial aspects of two regional
offices in Moscow and Kiev. To this end, the incumbent also supervises
the administrative work of the Institute's program assistants. As the
financial specialist, this position serves as the financial focal
point for all Institute accounts and programs; assuming responsibility
for assuring availability of funds; determining propriety of their
use; ensuring federal appropriated monies received and its trust funds
are properly allocated/obligated and accurately tracked/reconciled;
and maintains all financial and endowment contribution records for the
Institute. Processes appropriate purchase orders, invoices, travel
authorizations and vouchers to assure timely and accurate payment to
vendors and travelers. The incumbent summarizes budgetary data from a
variety of sources for use in preparing budgetary estimates for future
years' allocations; reports on spending trends; revises budget
estimates to accommodate variations in cost and/or program changes.
Accompanies Director to all meetings requiring financial and budgetary
expertise. In addition, establishes appropriate payment schedules for
all Institute scholars and ensures that scholars' stipend checks are
issued. Assists with the preparation of appropriate documents to
foreign fellows and their families to enable them to obtain exchange
visitor's visas to enter the United States, and also to exit and
re-enter the U.S. when necessary. Oversees the processing of paperwork
for Institute activities (i.e., travel, logistics, and catering
arrangements). Manages time & attendance procedures to ensure that
funds are appropriately charged. Performs other related financial and
administrative as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimally qualified candidates must have at least one
year of specialized experience directly related to the duties of this
position. In addition, minimally qualified applicants must meet the
selective factors listed below.

SELECTIVE FACTORS (mandatory):
- Previous financial management experience to include experience
implementing financial accounting and funds control procedures.
- Previous experience developing budgets using programs such as MS
Excel or budget software package.
- Personal computer skills to include the ability to use spreadsheet
or financial management software to reconcile accounts, post
obligations, update budgets and generate reports for use by management
officials.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS(desirable):
- Federal grant management experience to include knowledge of
relevant OMB circulars.
- Experience working with international organizations on a variety of
financial and/or administrative matters.
- Russian and/or Ukranian language facility.
- Previous office management experience.
- Working knowledge of scholar programs and relevant J-1 visa processing.

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LECTURE- Public Finance Sector Reform in KG, AUCA, Bishkek, April 4, 2007

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LECTURE- Public Finance Sector Reform in KG, AUCA, Bishkek, April 4, 2007

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

LECTURE "Public Finance Sector Reform: Can It Make a Difference in
Kyrgyzstan?", Social Research Center, AUCA, Bishkek, April 4, 2007

The Social Research Center at AUCA (www.src.auca.kg) presents:

Lecture: "Public Finance Sector Reform: Can It Make a Difference in
Kyrgyzstan?"

Presenter: Mark Silins, Budget and Audit Task Manager, DFID Public
Finance Reform Project

Date and time: 17:00-18:30, Wed., April 4, 2007
Venue: Room 232, Main Building, AUCA
Language: English. If requested, translation will be provided

Synopsis: The lecture will explore the trends in public finance sector
reform in Kyrgyzstan and present the changes that occurred in the
public sector over a sixteen-year period. It will also identify the
lessons learnt which may benefit the future reform process in the
Kyrgyz Republic. The lecture will be based on the lecturer's own
experiences as the Task Manager in the DFID Public Finance Reform
Project and a senior public servant both in Australian central
agencies, such as the Ministry of Finance and Public Service and Merit
Protection Commission (Civil Service Agency), and in budget
institutions such as The Department of Family and Community Services
(Social Protection).

Bio: Mark Silins holds Master of Public Policy and Management from
University of London. He is the Public Financial Management expert
with over 22 years experience and specialties in treasury and budget
reform. In addition to 16 years in the Australian Public Service in a
range of ministries, including the Ministry of Finance and Public
Service and Merit Protection Commission - the civil service agency,
Mark has spent over six years supporting the public finance reform
initiatives in six transition and post-conflict countries. Apart from
Central Asia, Mark has worked in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

How to register: Please RSVP to pss@mail.auca.kg giving your name and
institution.

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JOB- Executive Director of Educational Center "Bilim Central Asia", Almaty

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JOB- Executive Director of Educational Center "Bilim Central Asia", Almaty

Posted by: Zifa Auezova <bilimsearch@yahoo.com>

JOB: Executive Director of Educational Center "Bilim Central Asia"
Almaty, Deadline May 10, 2007

Educational Center "Bilim - Central Asia" in Almaty, Kazakhstan, seeks
a candidate for the position of Executive Director. We welcome
expressions of interest and resumes from individuals committed to
educational reform in Central Asia.

Educational Development Center "Bilim - Central Asia" (Bilim) is a
regional educational NGO for Central Asia, whose mission consists of
promoting public awareness about international tendencies in
educational development, and supporting effective participation of
institutions, scholars, students, professors and teachers from Central
Asia in global academic and educational development. Bilim's
activities are supported by international and local organizations,
such as Open Society Institute, Soros Foundations in Central Asia,
UNESCO, US Department of State, USAID, Central European University,
American University in Bulgaria, and international academic and
business communities.

Bilim consists of three program departments: Central Asia Resource
Center (CARC), Educational Advising Center (EAC), Educational Policy
Analysis Center (EPAC), and general administrative office.

Bilim seeks an Executive Director to be based in Almaty to provide
overall management to the Center, serving as the main point of contact
and coordination among the relevant programs, and guiding their
development into a coherent, cohesive entity serving educational reform.

The Executive Director will have the following responsibilities:

- Design and direct the development of the Center's local and
regional strategy;
- Actively promote linkages and ensure coordination among the program units;
- Oversee the general management and operational aspects of the NGO,
including personnel supervision and training;
- Effectively communicate the Center's program goals and strategies
to education partners in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, international
organizations, donors, and the Bilim Board of Trustees;
- Play the lead role in fundraising for the Center and in negotiating
with and building on the work of other donors in order to achieve the
maximum leverage of existing support;
- With input from the program staff, develop a management structure
for the Center including clear and transparent procedures for
day-to-day operations that will support the staff in their duties;
- Ensure quality and timely implementation of Center's program
activities, including planning and reporting responsibilities
(financial and programmatic);
- Assist in identification of international experts to support
activities of the Center;
- Arrange and attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and assist
staff in preparing reports and presentations to the Board.

For this position Bilim seeks candidates with experience who are
available to live in Almaty for a minimum of 3 years (through May 2010).

Qualifications include:
- Advanced degree in social sciences, humanities and/or education.
Preference will be given to candidates with graduate training;
- Two or more years experience in managing international staff
and/or education programs;
- Experience with fundraising and/or grant proposal writing;
- General office management experience and skills;
- Interest in developing capacities of staff in the region, using a
supportive approach and mentoring skills;
- Effective communication with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds;
- Cooperative planning and problem solving skills;
- Interpersonal skills and maturity;
- Experience in working with donor organizations and development agencies;
- Ability to travel frequently, mostly within Central Asia;
- Ability to design and deliver convincing presentations of
organizational priorities;
- Excellent written and oral communication in English;
- Basic level Russian language and/or one of the languages of Central Asia.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Bilim accepts applications from all qualified candidates, with
preference given to candidates who have experience working on and can
demonstrate an interest in educational reform initiatives in Central
Asian region.

Interested candidates are asked to supply a cover letter, resume,
salary expectations or recent salary history, and writing sample (e.g.
grant proposal, recent report on education issues) to
bilimsearch@yahoo.com no later than May 10, 2007.

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