NEW REGIONALISM AND OLD ISSUES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Irina Zvyagelskaya

Xalqaro munosabatlar · 2023-yil

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The concept of regionalism is based on the cultural, historical, and political identification of individuals, peoples, states, and leaders with a certain region. Regionalization is linked to institution-building, conclusion of formal agreements, that are sometimes replaced by informal ties. In the Middle East regionalization is being affected by contradictory trends, since the region has always been considered highly conflict-prone and not subject to change. It was the conflicts that became the backbone elements, which in their own way have tightened this space and resulted in the formation of coalitions and alliances. State-to -state confrontations, most of which have acquired the character of rapidly internationalizing conflicts, and the growth of militarization are still evident in the MENA region. At the same time, the trends towards rapprochement and normalization are becoming clearer, and in the future, they even might contribute to an integration. The involvement of both states and non-state or quasi-state actors in these processes is noteworthy. The independence of regional leaders is being strengthened, small countries are becoming more active and more aware of their national interests. The existing fragmentation of the Middle East does not mean the absence of internal ties and interdependence; common challenges have been giving birth to the attempts to develop group strategies. Situational cooperation between different organizations is being observed, new logistics and transport routes are being built, trade and economic relations between the countries are being activated.

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MualliflarIrina Zvyagelskaya
JurnalXalqaro munosabatlar
Nashr sanasi2023-01-01
Jild97
Son98
Betlar1-3
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DOI10.63407/610931

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