The "Center for Asia-Pacific Regional Studies" (hereinafter referred to as CAPS) is a structural subdivision of the Institute for Advanced International Studies at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Center develops the entire range of issues related to the study of economic and political processes in the Asia-Pacific region. The main direction is to develop forecasts based on the joint development of Uzbekistan and the Asia-Pacific countries.
CAPS will focus on understanding and addressing the contemporary issues facing the Asia-Pacific region. We shall promote impactful collaborative research amongst scholars and experts across institutions, industry, and government.
The center seeks to create a collaborative network of scientists and experts to conduct interdisciplinary research aimed at improving the basis for the joint development of Uzbekistan and the Asia-Pacific countries.
Dr. Timur Dadabaev is a Professor of International Relations and the Director of the Special Program for Japanese and Eurasian Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
Professor, Seikei University, Japan
Dr. Kei Hakata is a full-time professor at Seikei University in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in international politics and security affairs. He is also an adjunct researcher at Waseda University in Japan. He holds a doctorate degree from the University of Nancy II in France. Before joining Seikei University in 2005, he worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Professor Hakata was also a visiting scholar at Ateneo de Manila University, Oxford University, Hungary’s Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan/R.O.C. His publications include Indo-Pacific Strategies: Navigating Geopolitics at the Dawn of a New Age (co-edited with Brendon J. Cannon, Routledge) and its Japanese edition (Chuokoron Shinsha).
In the past few years, Central Asia has witnessed ongoing economic expansion, coupled with advancements in the business environment and a growing focus on decarbonization. Kazakhstan, in particular, relies on domestic consumption and the export of fossil fuels, presenting challenges for decarbonization efforts. However, the country possesses signiAicant potential for blue hydrogen production due to its substantial natural gas reserves. As a result, foreign companies, predominantly international Airms, are exploring opportunities for investing in green hydrogen production facilities in Kazakhstan.
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Regarding today's agenda, it is worth noting that the "Global Civilization Initiative" (GCI) was initiated by the Chinese side earlier this year, but since then, there have been few events dedicated to this topic. Expert circles have attempted to analyze China's goals and the potential consequences for foreign states. However, many questions remain “open” regarding the regional implications of this initiative. The author had the opportunity to engage in discussions with scholars from around the world at the Shanghai Forum on China Studies (November 24, 2023), where they share their opinions on the new Chinese idea GCI.
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