International Seminar "Central Asia and Her Regional Middle-Power Neighbours"
May 25–26, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Satpayev Ave. 2a, Room 208
An international seminar dedicated to the evolving geopolitical dynamics of Central Asia and its regional middle-power neighbours will be held on May 25–26, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The event will bring together leading scholars and experts to discuss theoretical approaches, sectoral dimensions, and new conceptual perspectives on regional cooperation, security, connectivity, sustainability, and geopolitical transformation.
Organisers:
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SEFACIL Foundation (France)
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Institute for Security and Cooperation Studies (Almaty)
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L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Astana)
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LexFEIM Research Centre (Le Havre, France)
Seminar Sections:
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Section I: Theories and Multi-Level Analysis
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Section II: Sectoral Dimensions (connectivity, maritime, rail, financial, green development, terrorism)
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Section III: Progress in Conceptualization (regional status, interdependence, consolidation, epistemology)
The seminar will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, and expert debates involving participants from Kazakhstan, France, Belgium, Iran, Japan, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.
For further information, please contact:
Saniya Nurdavletova – saniyanm83@mail.ru
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